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Read more about the article MILF supports fatwa vs violent extremism in Mindanao
OF PEACE. “Peace is achieved by addressing the fundamental political issues that has fueled this conflict and consumed the energy and resources of this region and this country,” says Moro Islamic Liberation Front chair Al Haj Murad Embrahin during his welcome speech at the launch of Sajahatra Bangsamoro in Simuay village, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Province, February 11 (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

MILF supports fatwa vs violent extremism in Mindanao

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front backs the recent Shariah ruling or “fatwa” made by Bangasamoro Dal Al-Ifta (government body) against violent extremism in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article LTO 11 chief unaware of driver’s ‘illegal activities’
Atty. Gomer J. Dy, regional director of Land Transportation Office Region XI, says that the no plate, no travel policy will be implemented after all the remaining plates are claimed by vehicle owners. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

LTO 11 chief unaware of driver’s ‘illegal activities’

The Land Transportation Office Region 11 had earlier attempts at probing one of their drivers, however, none of them yielded results, an official of the LTO 11 said on Wednesday.

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Read more about the article Bello: GRP, NDFP to hold informal talks before resuming 5th round in August
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III (davaotoday.com)

Bello: GRP, NDFP to hold informal talks before resuming 5th round in August

The peace panels are back to their feet as the government peace panel chief Silvestre Bello said the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines will possibly resume the negotiations next month.

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Read more about the article Coco farmers remind Duterte of promise to return levy fund
COCO FUND. Farmers under the Kilusang Magbubukid sa Pilipinas- Davao City demand that the government give back the coco-levy funds to farmer-investors in time for the commemoration of the peasants’ month. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Coco farmers remind Duterte of promise to return levy fund

President Rodrigo Duterte was reminded of his campaign promise last year to return the coco levy fund to the coconut farmers.

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Read more about the article Group lauds dissenting SC justice, 3 others who favor to limit ML in Mindanao
(From L-R) Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio and Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa

Group lauds dissenting SC justice, 3 others who favor to limit ML in Mindanao

A multisectoral group here lauded a dissenting Supreme Court Justice and three other SC justices after the High Tribunal upheld the enforcement of Martial Law in Mindanao.

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