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Read more about the article Duterte, CPP differ in views on soldiers pullout amidst ceasefire
DEADLINE. President Rodrigo R. Duterte announces during his visit at Camp Morgia in Doña Andrea, Asuncion, Davao del Norte on Friday, July 29, 2016 that the New People’s Army only has until 5:00 p.m. of July 30, Saturday to declare a ceasefire from their side. Otherwise, Duterte will lift the Unilateral Ceasefire he has declared during his first State of the Nation Address. (RENE LUMAWAG/PPD)

Duterte, CPP differ in views on soldiers pullout amidst ceasefire

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that he will not pull out military troops from the rural communities even with his declaration of a unilateral ceasefire.

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Read more about the article Erring employees in Davao warned  
A city hall employee attends to residents seeking assistance from the city government's Lingap Para sa Mahirap, a health program that gives financial assistance for indigent residents in Davao City. (FILE PHOTO/City Information Office)

Erring employees in Davao warned  

Erring employees in the city will be facing a crackdown as City Mayor Sara Duterte ordered the city administrator to file charges against those who commit an offense in performing their duties.

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Read more about the article NPA: AFP violated ceasefire, ‘twisted’ report to Duterte
Members of the New People's Army sing the Internationale before the release of the "prisoners-of-war" Cpl. Benjamin Samano and Pfc. Alvin Ricarte. (Johannes Realista Garado/davaotoday.com

NPA: AFP violated ceasefire, ‘twisted’ report to Duterte

The New People’s Army said the Army has "twisted" the facts it presented to President Rodrigo Duterte and claimed that it was the government troops who violated the unilateral ceasefire declared by the President.

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Read more about the article Military camps not yet ready for drug rehab center
Army spokesman Capt. Rhyan Batchar of the 10th Infantry Division says that they will be discussing the plan to prepare military camps as rehabilitation centers for drug dependents with their law enforcement counterparts.(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Military camps not yet ready for drug rehab center

The Army's 10th Infantry Division announced that their military camps are not yet prepared to be used as rehabilitation facilities for those drug-related personnel.

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