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Read more about the article 500 temporary shelters in Marawi to be completed next month
TEMPORARY SHELTER. In this photo dated October 21, construction workers take a short break from working at a temporary relocation site for families affected by the war in Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson)

500 temporary shelters in Marawi to be completed next month

The government is optimistic it can complete the construction of 500 to 600 temporary shelters for Marawi evacuees December 15 despite constant heavy rain that made the undertaking a challenge.

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Read more about the article Martial law should continue, says Marawi police chief
BULLET-RIDDLED. This photo shows the bullet-riddled apartment of Abu Sayaff leader Isnilon Hapilon at Basak Malutlut in Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson / davaotoday.com)

Martial law should continue, says Marawi police chief

“This is the positive result of martial law, people now have discipline. That’s why it should be continued,” says Police Superintendent Ebra M. Moxsir

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Read more about the article Bishop stands with CPP on localized talks: resume peace negotiations instead
Iglesia Filipina Independiente Bishop Felixberto Calang, convenor of the Sowing the Seeds of Peace Movement in Mindanao chats with Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza after the opening ceremony of the fourth round of the GRP-NDFP peace talks in Radisson Blu Palace Hotel in Noordwijk, the Netherlands on Monday, April 3, 2017. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Bishop stands with CPP on localized talks: resume peace negotiations instead

A Catholic leader advised the government to push through with the peace negotiations with Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) instead of pursuing local peace talks undertaken by some local government units.

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Read more about the article CPP, NDF reject localized peace talks, says Duterte is ‘wasting time’
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CPP, NDF reject localized peace talks, says Duterte is ‘wasting time’

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) said efforts to conduct localized peace talks are bound to fail.

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Read more about the article Coast guard ends tour of duty in Marawi
Saying "Thank you for your prayers", members of the Philippine Coast Guard wave goodbye to their comrades and spectators in Iligan City as they sail away from the port area back to their base in Luzon on Wednesday, November 1. They end their tour of duty as part of the Task Group Lawa wh?ich? guarded Lake Lanao in Marawi City to prevent reinforcement ?to the terrorist group . (Divina M. Suson/davaotoday.com)

Coast guard ends tour of duty in Marawi

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard have arrived at their headquarters in Luzon Friday morning, November 3 after a five-month tour of duty in Marawi City. The PCG left the port area here? on Wednesday ?afternoon November 1.

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