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Read more about the article Bato says Davao blast could be diversionary vs. anti-drug campaign
DEATH THREATS. Police Director General Ronald "Bato" M. Dela Rosa says he is not afraid of the threats to his life. Dela Rosa graced the 115th Police Service Anniversary celebration held on Tuesday morning, August 9, 2016 in Camp Quintin Mericido, Buhangin, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Bato says Davao blast could be diversionary vs. anti-drug campaign

Philippine National Police Chief, Director General Ronald dela Rosa said the Davao night market blast may be a diversionary tactic on the intense anti-illegal campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Read more about the article #StayStrongDavao: Nationwide candle-lighting for victims of Davao blast held
On Saturday afternoon, September 3, more than a thousand Davaoeños and local officials gather along Roxas avenue to light candles and offer flowers and prayers for the victim of the blast on Friday night. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

#StayStrongDavao: Nationwide candle-lighting for victims of Davao blast held

Members of the militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) across the country held a nationally-coordinated candle lighting ceremony on Saturday afternoon, September 3 to express solidarity with Davao and to demand justice and show sympathy for the victims of the deadly explosion incident.

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Read more about the article Duterte declares ‘state of lawlessness’ after Davao blast incident
President Rodrigo Duterte visits the blast site early morning Saturday, September 3. Duterte declared a state of lawlessness following the blast that killed at least 13 individuals in Davao City’s Roxas night market on Friday night, September 2, 2016. (Robinson Ninal/PPD)

Duterte declares ‘state of lawlessness’ after Davao blast incident

President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Saturday, September 3, a state of lawlessness following the explosion past 10:00 pm Friday night, September 2 at Roxas Street, a known place for Davao’s night market.

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