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Read more about the article 40 days after Davao blast: Stories of survival and hope
(L) April Ann Cruz says she is happy over the new lease on life having survived the blast on September 2. Once she fully recovers, the preschool teacher, who happens to be the family's breadwinner, wishes to immediately go back to work. (R) Alone but moving on. Dennis Larrida lost his wife and son because of the September 2 blast that killed 15 people and wounded 69 others. A month after the incident, Larrida finally had the courage to go home to their house in Tugbok District. (photo by City Information Office)

40 days after Davao blast: Stories of survival and hope

Only a little over a month, three suspects were arrested. The three were linked to the Lanao del Sur-based Maute group, the military said.

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Calls for peace mount during International Day of Peace
The people of Davao also remembered the victims recent Roxas Night Market bombing through ecumenical prayer, candle lighting and offering of flowers. The activity called for unity to condemn and fight all forms of human rights violations. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

PHOTOS | Calls for peace mount during International Day of Peace

Multisectoral groups commemorated both the International Day of Peace and the 44th anniversary of the Martial Law declaration here last Wednesday, September 21.

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Read more about the article Father who lost only son, wife in Davao blast to perpetrators: I forgive you
COPING WITH LOSS. Dennis Larida, who lost his wife and son at the Davao night market bombing on September 2, 2016 says his life was never normal after the incident. He fears crowded places because he thinks another bomb explosion might occur. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Father who lost only son, wife in Davao blast to perpetrators: I forgive you

Dennis Larida lost his wife and their only son at the Davao night market bombing on September 2, 2016.

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Read more about the article Mayor Sara discourages wearing burqa, face masks in public
MUSLIM TEENS. A Muslim teener is busy texting while others read Quran's writing before the start of the Eid'l Fitr program at Tiongco Football Field in Davao City.

Mayor Sara discourages wearing burqa, face masks in public

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said she understands the sentiments of the Muslim women but she added that "the general welfare of the majority takes precedence over religious tradition."

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