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Read more about the article AFP review on martial law out in a week – Padilla
NO BOMBS. Designated spokesperson for the implementation of Martial Law, Brigadier General Restituto Padilla says they are extra careful not to bomb Marawi City to avoid further collateral damage. Padilla says they are merely making "surgical airstrikes" against the Maute group in a press conference on Friday, May 26 at a hotel in Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

AFP review on martial law out in a week – Padilla

The assessment of the Armed Forces of the Philippines whether to extend or not the imposition of martial law and the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao is coming out in a week.

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Read more about the article Reds say enabling environment for talks is discussing socio-economic reform
NDFP PEACE CONSULTANTS. National Democratic Front peace consultants discuss the contentious issues of the socio-economic reforms during a media forum at the NDF Monitoring Office in Cubao, Quezon City on September 23. From left: Kennedy Bangibang, Adel Silva, Ruben Saluta, Alan Jazmines, Loida Magpatoc, Prof. Ed Villegas, Renato Baleros and Jaime Soledad. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Reds say enabling environment for talks is discussing socio-economic reform

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines reiterated its position that the most conducive environment for the peace negotiations with the government will be provided by discussing social and economic reforms. The NDFP also reiterated its call for the release of political prisoner.

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Read more about the article Funds for Marawi rehab ready for release – Diokno
FIGHTING GOES ON. More than four weeks since the siege occurred, intense fighting continues in Marawi City. Smoke billows in various areas in Marawi as military ground operations and air assaults took place on Thursday morning, June 22. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Funds for Marawi rehab ready for release – Diokno

The funds intended for the rehabilitation of Marawi ?City in central Mindanao ?from the rubbles of the continuing war is now ready for release.

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Read more about the article NPA declares Davao Oriental police officer a prisoner of war
NPA formation in Davao Oriental (FILE PHOTO/davaotoday.com)

NPA declares Davao Oriental police officer a prisoner of war

The New People's Army owned up to the arrest of a police officer in Davao Oriental saying they are investigating him for possible war crimes amid the implementation of Martial Law in Mindanao.

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