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SIGN OF COURTESY. Women members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) happily offer their salute to Chair Al Haj Murad Embrahim as his vehicle passes through the streets of Simuay village, Sultan Kudarat, in Maguindanao, February 11. The Aquino government launched the Sajahatra Bangsamoro, an initiative aiming to “uplift” the health, education and livelihood of the MILF communities. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

MILF appeals to Congress: expedite passage of BBL

SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippiness — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) appealed to Congress to speed up the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law which according to them has already passed…

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Read more about the article Oplan Double Barrel Reloaded: Solon wants P900-M budget slashed as drug killings surge
Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao said In a phone interview with Davao Today, the farmers took a ferry from the Manila Pier going to Cagayan de Oro City. (davaotoday.com file photo)

Oplan Double Barrel Reloaded: Solon wants P900-M budget slashed as drug killings surge

The surge of killings resulting from the government’s anti-illegal drug campaign prompted a militant lawmaker on Friday to call for the slashing out of the P900 million budget for Oplan Double Barrel Reloaded.

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Read more about the article Militant solon accuses AFP of using funds to ‘attack’ Lumad schools
STOP MILITARIZATION. Lumad leaders and students from Southern Mindanao Region, CARAGA and SOCCSKSARGEN call on President Rodrigo Duterte to stop the military attacks in lumad schools and the lift the martial law as they joined the protest actions in the ongoing Kampuhan (camp out) at the historic Mendiola Bridge in Manila. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Militant solon accuses AFP of using funds to ‘attack’ Lumad schools

A militant lawmaker scored the Armed Forces of the Philippines for using public funds to attack various Lumad schools in Mindanao.

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