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Read more about the article Reds tell Lorenzana: No peace without ‘drastic change’ of status quo
National Democratic Front spokesman Fidel Agcaoili meets reporters after the forum on the GPH-NDF peace process organized by the Ateneo de Davao University on Wednesday. Beside him is ADDU President Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Reds tell Lorenzana: No peace without ‘drastic change’ of status quo

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines reiterated their stand that only when reforms on economy and politics are in place can there be negotiations on the end of the armed struggle waged by communists.

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Read more about the article Solon hits Ombud’s charges vs DAR chief
Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano (left) comes back to Tagum City on Friday, April 21, 2017 to supervise the scheduled installation of agrarian reform beneficiaries in Barangay San Isidro. However, the installation did not push through after the guards inside the plantation refused to receive DAR's Writ of Installation. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Solon hits Ombud’s charges vs DAR chief

Anakpawis Representative Ariel Casilao downplayed the graft complaint filed against Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael "Ka Paeng" Mariano, calling it a desperate move after the successful reinstallation of agrarian reform beneficiaries in the land area caught in tug of war between farmers and the Lapanday Foods Corporation.

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Read more about the article Duterte: I believe in Cimatu
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administers the oath of office for the newly-apppointed Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu prior to the start of the 15th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room of Malacañan Palace on May 7, 2017. Also in the photo is Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. (Richard Madelo/Presidential Photo)

Duterte: I believe in Cimatu

Duterte also said that he does not want to impose "anything against" on the CA who rejected Lopez despite his public statements supporting her.

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Read more about the article 5 killed, 65 arrested in Davao’s ‘one-time, big-time’ anti-drug ops
Acting City Director Alexander Tagum presents the report of the 'one time-big time' buy bust operation conducted by the Davao City Police Office and the Philippines Drug Enforcement Agency on Friday, May 19 at the DCPO compound in Davao City. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

5 killed, 65 arrested in Davao’s ‘one-time, big-time’ anti-drug ops

Five were killed and 65 suspected drug users arrested in a “one-time, big-time” anti-illegal drug operation conducted by law enforcement in 10 villages here on Friday.

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