21 Filipino peacekeepers finally released

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today The Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement Sunday, expressed its “deep appreciation to the Jordanian Government and military officials” as well as to “all those who exerted and contributed to the collective efforts” for the release of the 21 peacekeepers who are members of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force.

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Alive and well, ‘Mabuhay’ Phil. eagle off-limits to humans

By MEDEL V. HERNANI Davao Today " The zero human contact is to prevent the eagle from being imprinted and easier for the PEF (Philippine Eagle Foundation) to decide later on if the eagle is for release or for breeding.” --  Anna Mae Sumaya, PEF’s curator for conservation breeding

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21 Filipino UN peacekeepers still with Syrian rebels

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today As this developed, DND’s Gazmin said President Aquino has asked his department to review all peacekeeping missions “kung eto’y makakabuti ba sa atin o mas kailangan natin ang mga tropa natin dito sa ating bansa (if it’s good for the country or if we need more of our troops to remain here).”

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