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Read more about the article Lawmakers want Misuari, Kato in hearings for Bangsamoro Law
SUPPORT THE PEACE PROCESS. Moro women mass up on Monday at Davao City’s Freedom Park to show their support on the signing of the Framework Agreement of the Bangsamoro between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Government of the Philippines. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Lawmakers want Misuari, Kato in hearings for Bangsamoro Law

The draft law was submitted to Congress by panels from the government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) last week.

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Read more about the article Davao activists slam Palparan’s transfer to AFP custody
Youth and other advocates urge for the prosecution of fugitive Ret. Gen. Jovito Palparan, accused of committing many human rights abuses during the Aquino government, after he was arrested by authorities Tuesday.

Davao activists slam Palparan’s transfer to AFP custody

Hanimay Suazo, Karapatan Regional Secretary General, said that it is not surprising when Palparan sought to be transferred to AFP’s custody.

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Read more about the article NPA calls for cessation of AFP operations to release POWs in Bukidnon
Communist guerillas sing the Internationale during the NPA anniversary celebration last March in Compostela Valley province. (davaotoday.com file photo by Ace R. Morandante)

NPA calls for cessation of AFP operations to release POWs in Bukidnon

“NPA will immediately declare its own suspension of offensive operations with the same duration and scope as soon as the GPH declares its SOMO and SOPO.”

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