Politics

Twelve days in the forest

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May 27, 2010

By GRACE S. UDDIN
Since May 5, when they were captured, to May 17 when they were released, Dapitanon and the five NPA captives that included Lingig Mayor Roberto “Jimmy” Luna Jr. were not handcuffed nor put in makeshift jails. Dapitanon said he would tell the people when he gets home that the NPAs ”knew how to respect the rights of prisoners of war.”

Duterte bets dominate Davao poll winners

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May 18, 2010

By DAVAO TODAY
The daughter-and-father tandem of Vice Mayor Sara Duterte and outgoing Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and candidates identified with their political group Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod dominated the city’s recently concluded polls.

NPA captives assure families they’re safe

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May 14, 2010

By DAVAO TODAY
The Communist New People’s Army has released the voice clips of Lingig town mayor Roberto Luna Jr. and four of his bodyguards, assuring their families that they are alive and safe. Listen to the podcast.