Politics

Is Duterte handing out cash, rice to Communist rebels?

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN | Davao Today

The mayor said he is not "that dumb" to show everyone he is handing out cash to an armed revolutionary group. "If ever I will do that, I'd rather deposit the money through the NPA's ATM account," Duterte said as he advised residents of Mandug and Callawa not to believe the reports.

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Lumad leader fears for his life

By GRACE S. UDDIN | Davao Today

Lumad leader Kerlan Fanagel is surprised to see his picture on a poster of the wanted list of Communist rebels displayed in public areas in Compostela town, Compostela Valley Province. Fanagel figured in the fight against the militarization of Lumad communities in Compostela. His Lumad group Pasaka points to the 28th IB of the Philippine Army as the people behind those posters, an accusation that the Philippine Army denies. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

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NDF: DCWD-Hedcor deal will pave way to water utility privatization

The National Democratic Front (NDF) in southern Mindanao cautioned the public against the collusion of the Aboitiz-owned Hedcor Tamugan Incorporated (HTI) and the state-owned Davao City Water District (DCWD) as…

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