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Read more about the article NDFP proposes MOU on joint ceasefire but keeps taxation, Red territories
Officials of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace panel during the opening ceremony for the 4th round of the GRP-NDFP peace talks in Noordwijk, the Netherlands on Monday, April 3, 2017. From left to right: NDFP peace panel chairperson Fidel Agcaoili, Senior Adviser Luis Jalandoni, and Chief Political Consultant Jose Maria Sison. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

NDFP proposes MOU on joint ceasefire but keeps taxation, Red territories

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines said President Rodrigo Duterte might not get exactly what he wants, but said they are open to make adjustments.

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Read more about the article Norwegian Special Envoy lauds Filipino negotiators, Duterte for continuing talks

Norwegian Special Envoy lauds Filipino negotiators, Duterte for continuing talks

Special Envoy of the Royal Norwegian Government, Elisabeth Slattum congratulated both peace panels of the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines for pushing through with the fourth round of talks which opened here Monday, Apr. 3.

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Read more about the article ‘Blood debt to Kidapawan farmers’: Group hits Davao’s new police chief 

‘Blood debt to Kidapawan farmers’: Group hits Davao’s new police chief 

A militant and a local human rights group here scored a police officer who ordered the bloody dispersal of protesting farmers in Kidapawan City last year, now appointed as Davao’s top police officer.

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Read more about the article PCL backs federalism, major programs of Duterte admin
Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, head of the finance committee, announces that the public consultation on the proposed increases for local business taxes will begin by early 2017. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

PCL backs federalism, major programs of Duterte admin

A newly-elected senior official of the Philippine Councilors’ League said that their 16,500-strong members have signified support to federalism and to the major programs of the Duterte administration.

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Read more about the article Gov’t spends P5-M educ aid for kin of 2003 Davao blast victims   
The Davao City Hall (davaotoday.com)

Gov’t spends P5-M educ aid for kin of 2003 Davao blast victims   

The city government announced it spent P5 million in the continuing educational support to the kin of 2003 bombings of Sasa Wharf and the old Davao City International Airport.

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