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Read more about the article Militias’ presence in Lumad communities will spoil peace talks – Karapatan
Both negotiating panels of the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front expressed optimism on the resumption of the formal talks which opened on Monday, August 22, in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Kodao Productions)

Militias’ presence in Lumad communities will spoil peace talks – Karapatan

The continued presence of government-backed paramilitary groups in Davao region’s Lumad communities will spoil the ongoing peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, a human rights group spokesperson said earlier today.

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Read more about the article Solving socio-economic problems key to ending armed struggle
They also for the resumption of Peace Talks between the government and the National Democratic Front this month of July.

Solving socio-economic problems key to ending armed struggle

A church leader said that an agreement on social and economic reforms will address the root cause of the armed conflict.

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Read more about the article Palace official says Duterte gov’t welcomes UN, EU probe on killings
Incoming Presidential spokesperson Ernie Abella (left) and Presidential Communications Secretary-designate Martin Andanar bare a few details on the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to reporters at a press conference in Davao City on Wednesday afternoon, June 22. Duterte will takes his oath as President of the Philippines on June 30 at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang Palace. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Palace official says Duterte gov’t welcomes UN, EU probe on killings

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Duterte administration welcomes the United Nations Rapporteur on Human Rights to probe the killings in the country.

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Read more about the article Mindanao Army camp hosts drug rehab facility
DRUG TEST. Soldiers under the Eastern Mindanao Command submit their urine samples for a surprised drug test conducted on Monday, June 6. The Army said none of the 463 personnel were found positive for drug use. (Photo by Public Information Office-Eastmincom)

Mindanao Army camp hosts drug rehab facility

The Army's 401st Infantry Brigade opened a two-hectare drug facility inside its camp in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.

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Read more about the article Army’s peace & development troops to stay in communities
Major General Rafael Valencia, 10th Infantry Division Commander (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Army’s peace & development troops to stay in communities

Eastern Mindanao Command public information officer Major Ezra Balagtey said that since there are no records of any New People’s Army (NPA) activities, the 10th Infantry Division will continue with its peace and development outreach program.

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