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Read more about the article Youth group slams Duterte for channeling Marcos
Addressing some 300 chief local executives from Mindanao, President Rodrigo Duterte asked for help to address the problems of terrorism and the proliferation of illegal drugs in Mindanao, or else he will have to declare Martial Law. Duterte met the local chief executives on Thursday, Feb. 9, at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Youth group slams Duterte for channeling Marcos

Youth partylist Rep. Sarah Elago criticized Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for channeling former President and dictator Ferdinand Marcos when he floated the idea of imposing Martial law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article ?Expedite management framework for Benham Rise, group tells gov’t 
The Benham Rise (map from benhamrise.com)

?Expedite management framework for Benham Rise, group tells gov’t 

An international ocean conservation and advocacy organization urged the government to expedite the formulation of the management framework to protect and sustainably manage the Benham Rise, an undersea region located east of Luzon.

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Read more about the article PNP chief prefers peace talks vs. all-out war
Police Director General Ronald "Bato" M. Dela Rosa . (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com file photo)

PNP chief prefers peace talks vs. all-out war

If he would have his way, Philippine National Police chief Ronald Dela Rosa wanted that peace talks be finally concluded "?to prevent more bloodshed from both sides?" following the killings of four police officers in Bansalan town yesterday morning.

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