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Read more about the article Rights group want independent probe on Echanis’ murder
Activists during an indignation rally condemn the brutal killing of peasant leader and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultant Randall Echanis at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) grounds in Quezon City on Tuesday morning, August 11. Echanis, 72, was killed inside his rented apartment in Novaliches, Quezon City in the wee hours of August 10. (Photo from Anakpawis)

Rights group want independent probe on Echanis’ murder

Human rights groups condemn the killing of peasant leader and peace consultant Randall Echanis, as they call for an independent probe on his murder.

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Read more about the article Cagayan de Oro bishop, peace group condemns murder of peace consultant Echanis
This photo release shows national chairperson of the partylist Anakpawis and a consultant to the peace talks, Randall Echanis. He was killed past midnight, August 10, in his rented house in Novaliches. (Photo courtesy of Anakpawis)

Cagayan de Oro bishop, peace group condemns murder of peace consultant Echanis

Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro Diocese Antonio Ledesma joined other church leaders condemning the killing of peasant leader and peace consultant Randall Echanis.

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Read more about the article Davao police probing how wanted Abu Sayyaf leader entered city
Abduljihad Susukan (Photo Courtesy of Davao City Police Office)

Davao police probing how wanted Abu Sayyaf leader entered city

The Davao City Police still has to verify how the terrorist Abu Sayyaf leader Andjulhiad ‘Edang’ Susukan entered Davao City undetected despite border patrols and quarantine protocols.

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Read more about the article More medical groups support call for change to Covid-19 response
Two health workers who finished their night shift at a local hospital waited for nearly an hour at for their ride offered by the city government as the city started its enhanced community quarantine to control the spread of Covid-19.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

More medical groups support call for change to Covid-19 response

More groups from the medical community declared support to the health professionals’ call for a "timeout" to address the rising Covid-19 cases and an overwhelmed health care system.

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Read more about the article Detained Higaonon leader among petitioners vs Anti-Terror Law

Detained Higaonon leader among petitioners vs Anti-Terror Law

One of the petitioners to the Supreme Court to declare the Anti-Terrorism Act is a lumad leader in Bukidnon who is detained and facing trumped-up charges and was previously charged with committing “acts of terrorism” under the Human Security Act.

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