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Read more about the article Kris Aquino asks Duterte’s support for 2016
KRIS & RODY. Presidential sister and celebrity Kris Aquino (left) asks Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s support for her planned candidacy in the 2016 elections during the campaign rally Thursday night. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

Kris Aquino asks Duterte’s support for 2016

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

However, what’s become clearer by the day is Kris’s intent to run in 2016. Although she made no mention what particular elective position she’s aspiring, Duterte himself said Kris “will run for Senator.”

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Read more about the article PNoy’s stand on labor issues slammed
Government employees like those from Davao City Water District are fighting for PHP 6,000 increase in their salary. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

PNoy’s stand on labor issues slammed

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

“The government’s existing policy on labor is clear: cheap, docile labor.” -- Joel Maglungsod, Anakpawis Party-list second nominee

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Read more about the article In a span of 10 days, NPA holds 3 Prisoners of war
Communist guerillas sing the Internationale during the NPA anniversary celebration last March in Compostela Valley province. (davaotoday.com file photo by Ace R. Morandante)

In a span of 10 days, NPA holds 3 Prisoners of war

By DAVAO TODAY

The NPA warned it will continue to inflict blows against the AFP, PNP and paramilitary groups; detain POWs and “fortify people's defense against the onslaught of the rabid Oplan Bayanihan.”

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Read more about the article NPA says arrest of Gov. Uy’s police escort, a warning to all armed candidates
HELPING HANDS. “We’re so devastated,” Compostela Valley Governor Arturo Uy says Friday referring to the damage that typhoon Pablo brought to his province. He added, “But seeing people helping hands lifted our morale.” (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

NPA says arrest of Gov. Uy’s police escort, a warning to all armed candidates

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today

The arrest and detention of Pansoy as “prisoner of war” and the confiscation of firearms, Ibarra noted, is a warning not just against Uy and his party mates, but to all candidates who are armed for they will be targets of the NPA “to protect the people” and to defend their territories.

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