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DOWNPLAY. Martial Law Spokesperson for Mindanao Brigadier General Gilbert Gapay and Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Friday's (June 23) Mindanao Hour Press Conference in a hotel in Davao City. Both downplayed ?as "desperate" remarks. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Duterte is safe from BIFF, says army spox

The threats against President Rodrigo Duterte's life issued by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are merely "desperate" statements meant to divert public attention from the setbacks suffered by the group in their stronghold of Maguindanao, said Eastern Mindanao Command Deputy Commander and Martial Law Spokesperson for Mindanao, Brigadier General Gilbert Gapay.

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Read more about the article 31 days into Marawi siege: Intense fighting continues, looming humanitarian crisis feared

31 days into Marawi siege: Intense fighting continues, looming humanitarian crisis feared

Thunderous bomb explosions, rapid gun fires and the roars of fighter planes and choppers marked the 31st day since terrorists from the so-called Maute group attacked this city.

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Read more about the article Ateneo?’s Tabora says academe should help address historical injustices to Muslims
Ateneo de Davao University President Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ calls on the public to fight for religious freedom during a speech he delivered before church leaders, members of the academe, peace advocates and human rights activists at the school's Finster Hall in Davao City on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (Photo by Kilab Multimedia)

Ateneo?’s Tabora says academe should help address historical injustices to Muslims

Ateneo De Davao University school president Fr. Joel Tabora is calling on the academe to do a "?serious work"? in addressing the historical injustices against the Bangsamoro.

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Read more about the article Brave Maranao woman refuses to abandon house, store in Marawi
OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Thirty-one days since the Marawi siege broke out, Limba Luge, 57 decided to stay in their house and open her store daily. She said there are instances that soldiers in the nearby brigade would come and buy canned goods, noodles, coffee and sugar from her store. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Brave Maranao woman refuses to abandon house, store in Marawi

But it’s different for Limba Luge, 57, who, after 31 days of fighting, still refused to abandon her house and a little store.

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