Read more about the article Duterte to discuss peace talks with Leftist Cabinet members on Feb. 20
FRESH FROM ASEAN SUMMIT. President Rodrigo Duterte says he is satisfied with his performance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nation Summit recently held in Vientiane, Laos. Duterte arrived Saturday midnight, September 10 at the Davao International Airport where he met with the media to report about his first international trip as head of state. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Duterte to discuss peace talks with Leftist Cabinet members on Feb. 20

National Antiv-Poverty Commission Lead Convenor Liza Maza said Duterte’s interest to meet with them means: “He is intent on hearing our views, he is open to hearing us out.”

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Read more about the article ?2 killed in landmine blast, clash with NPAs in Davao City outskirts
IN FORMATION. The New People's Army's Pulang Bagani Battalion stands in formation for a tactical inspection during the 48th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines on Monday, Dec. 26 in Barangay Lumiad, Paquibato District, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

?2 killed in landmine blast, clash with NPAs in Davao City outskirts

Two soldiers were killed and  17 others were wounded in a series of armed encounters with New People's Army guerrillas in northern Davao City on Thursday.

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SolGen: JASIG a ‘defunct’ agreement, but NDFP lawyer says ‘perpetual immunity’ for negotiators stay

Solicitor General Jose Calida, a former Justice assistant secretary, said a Supreme Court decision "should prevail over the Jasig as basis on the order to rearrest the National Democratic Front of the Philippines who were granted temporary liberty last year to join the peace negotiations.

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