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Members of Davao City Police cordon off a portion of downtown Claveria Street where two suspected members of a kidnap-for-ransom group inside this parked white Mitsubishi Montero vehicle were killed by authorities at around 12 noon Thursday. (www.davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Suspected kidnappers shot dead by Davao cops

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

The bodies of the two were recovered inside a Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicle parked in front of Allied Bank in Claveria Street.

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Read more about the article Davao City tightens security
HEATED POLITICS. Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte advises Joji Ilagan-Bian on Tuesday to get out of politics if she can’t “take the heat.” Bian, who’s running as a representative for second congressional district, has earlier asked to spare her husband from political bickering. She’s challenging Mylene Garcia-Albano, Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod’s bet, for the position. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Davao City tightens security

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

“Foot patrols (and) the checkpoints are 24/7.  One of the stations at any one time should be conducting a checkpoint in the three entries to the city including the fourth from Samal Island.” -- Chief Superintendent Jaime Morente, outgoing Regional Director of the Philippine National Police

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Davao Left opposes Aquino govt’s ‘access arrangements’ with US, Japan military forces

By ACE R. MORANDANTE
Davao Today

“The Aquino administration only puts at risk the lives of the people because the US government only wants to position their troops in our country with the objective of waging war against China and North Korea.” -- Sheena Duazo, spokesperson for Bayan in Southern Mindanao

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Tagum Mayor to implement ‘Eagle Wings’ program

By MART D. SAMBALUD
Davao Today

“My administration will continue to work for the development of the City of Tagum.  If we join our hands and trek one direction, surely, all of us will be able to implement our programs and services for the benefit of all Tagumeños whom we are called to serve.” – Mayor Allan Rellon

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Fathers of NPA captives seek help of Third Party Facilitator, Duterte for the release of their sons

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

Bishop Modesto Villasanta, spokesperson for the Sowing the Seeds of Peace, said they are always ready to facilitate such request.  His group already facilitated a number of releases of NPA captives in the different far-flung areas in the region.  They acted upon the request of the families, local government units and church denominations, among others.

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