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Read more about the article Gabriela lawmaker: AFP’s airstrike mishap proves civilians not spared in Marawi destruction
ON FIRE. Black smoke billowed from the area of Sarimanok in Marawi City on Saturday morning, May 27 as attack helicopters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines pounded the area where members of Maute group are believed to be holding their position. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Gabriela lawmaker: AFP’s airstrike mishap proves civilians not spared in Marawi destruction

A partylist lawmaker said the latest mishap of troops who died in a friendly fire in Marawi City on Wednesday noon is proof that government’s air strike operations could also be killing civilians.

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Read more about the article ‘?Endo?’? among the pressing issues Duterte will tackle on SONA – Andanar
Despite positive announcement from the current administration on ending contractualization, Kilusang Mayo Uno in Southern Mindanao ?says it would continue to call ?on "genuine" abolition of contractuazliation practice during their picket rally outside a hotel in Obrero, Davao City, Friday. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

‘?Endo?’? among the pressing issues Duterte will tackle on SONA – Andanar

The government’s efforts to end contractualization in the labor sector and the continuing war against illegal drugs are among the reports that President Rodrigo Duterte will render to the Filipino people during his ?second State of the National Address on July 24.

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Read more about the article Human remains discovered in alleged execution site inside Marawi City

Human remains discovered in alleged execution site inside Marawi City

The Armed Forces of the Philippines discovered some four to six individuals on Wednesday, July 12 in a place which the troops believed to be an “execution site” used by the Islamic State-linked Maute group in Marawi City.

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Read more about the article MinDA: consider historical, cultural aspects in rebuilding Marawi
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS. Mindanao Deveopment Authority (MinDA) Deputy Executive Director Romeo M. Montenegro says historical and cultural dimensions should be considered in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Marawi City. During Wednesday's Habi at Kape at the Abreeza Mall, July 12, Montenegro said various sectors are now discussing how to help in rebuilding Marawi City. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

MinDA: consider historical, cultural aspects in rebuilding Marawi

An official of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said rebuilding the war-torn city of Marawi should also include the city's cultural and historical structures.

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