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Read more about the article 2 soldiers killed, 6 others wounded in a brief clash with NPA in Paquibato
FILING OF CASES. Major Ezra L. Balagtey, spokesperson of the Eastern Mindanao Command, during the AFP-PNP press conference on Wednesday, Feb 8, says that the 8th Infantry Battalion is coordinating with the Bukidnon provincial government to prepare the filing of cases against individuals believed to have a hand in the killing of government soldiers in Malaybalay City last February 3. (Photo by Marlo Joshua Brua)

2 soldiers killed, 6 others wounded in a brief clash with NPA in Paquibato

Major Ezra Latawan Balagtey, spokesperson of Eastern Mindanao Command, said that military troops from the 16th Infantry Battalion encountered a group of New People’s Army at Sitio Bajada, Paradise Embac, Paquibato District, this city early morning on June 11.

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Read more about the article 14-hour firefight in Marawi costs 50 gov’t casualties

14-hour firefight in Marawi costs 50 gov’t casualties

The government’s operations against the Maute group resulted in 50 casualties among the Philippine Army troops on Friday, 17 days after President Rodrigo Duterte declared Martial Law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Duterte unaware of US’ role in Marawi, admits Philippine Army is ‘pro-American’
President Rodrigo Duterte with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Left) and General Eduardo Año (Right), June 11, at the Camp Brig. General Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Duterte unaware of US’ role in Marawi, admits Philippine Army is ‘pro-American’

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he is not aware of the role played by the US Special Forces in Marawi City

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Read more about the article Duterte to issue EO for ??P10-B ‘Bangon Marawi’ rehab program
HEAVY BURDEN. The continuing military offensives against the ISIS-linked Maute group and Abu Sayyaf in Marawi has taken its toll on the thousands of residents who, due to fear, hurriedly left their abode and livelihood for safety. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com photo)

Duterte to issue EO for ??P10-B ‘Bangon Marawi’ rehab program

Malacañang on Saturday said that President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to issue an executive order for the establishment of a rehabilitation program intended for the besieged Marawi City.

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