Read more about the article HOMECOMING Part 1 | The ‘turning over’ of Lumad lands
SECURITY PATROL. Col. Isidro Purisima, commander of the 402nd Infantry Brigade, said ?soldiers will continue to perform their mandate of protecting the community despite the Lumad call for military pullout in community. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

HOMECOMING Part 1 | The ‘turning over’ of Lumad lands

As early as 4:00 am on September 2, Tuesday, Lumad? evacuees occupying the provincial sports center in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, together with support groups packed up, rode at least 10 trucks, and traveled more than four hours back to their communities in Sitio Han-ayan? of Barangay Diatagon of this town.

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President Rodrigo Duterte (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Duterte proclaims state of national emergency

Two days after declaring a state of lawless violence, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No.55 declaring a "State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence,” Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Monday, September 5.

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