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DAR CHIEF SUPPORTERS. Hundreds of farmers in Davao region rally in Davao City on Tuesday, August 29, to support the appointment of Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano, who will face the Commission on Appointments for his deliberation on the following day. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Davao farmers push for Mariano’s confirmation as DAR chief

Post author:MART D. SAMBALUD
Post published:August 29, 2017
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Farmers coming from various parts of Davao region mounted a protest rally here today to express their full support to Agrarian secretary Rafael Mariano ahead of the slated confirmation hearing on Wednesday, August 30.

Several road repairs in downtown Davao City contribute to traffic congestion during weekdays. This photo was taken along C. Bangoy Street on Thursday afternoon. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

One-week completion of road constructions pushed in Davao

Post author:ROBBY JOY D. SALVERON
Post published:August 29, 2017
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A local official here urged government agencies and contractors to complete road repairs for a period of one-week to help mitigate the city's worsening traffic congestion.

Photos from Atty. Mans Carpio and Senator Antonio Trillanes' Facebook pages

Mans Carpio calls Trillanes a ‘desperate rumormonger’

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:August 29, 2017
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Lawyer Manases Carpio called Senator Antonio Trillanes a “desperate rumormonger” for implicating him in corrupt practices at the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

Davao City Police formation (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao cops kill 11 in anti-drug ops

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:August 29, 2017
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Authorities here reported that there were at least 11 drug-linked personalities killed in police operations since the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign was relaunched in March.

Marawi kids meeting Duterte to speak about war

Post author:DIVINA M. SUSON
Post published:August 29, 2017
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Thirty five displaced children from Marawi City have traveled almost 1,500 kilometers to meet with President Rodrigo Duterte at around 2:30 pm today, Aug. 29.

Davao farmers push for Mariano’s confirmation as DAR chief

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Davao cops kill 11 in anti-drug ops

Marawi kids meeting Duterte to speak about war

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