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VOID PERMIT. Amirah Lidasan, convenor of Kalinaw Mindanao shows the permits secured by the National Interfaith Humanitarian Mission that would have granted them entry to the city of Marawi to distribute relief goods. In a press conference on Monday, July 31 in Cagayan De Oro City, Lidasan said they were stopped by the military saying their permit was no longer valid when they were about to enter the city last Friday, July 28. The permit was issued by the Office of Civil Defense the previous day. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Peace group hits ‘arbitrariness’ of military rule in Marawi

A humanitarian mission that was barred entry to Marawi despite securing the necessary permits a day earlier, criticized what they call as "arbitrariness" of military rule in the city.

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Read more about the article Mindanao bishop hopeful of resumption of talks between gov’t, Reds
PEACE ADVOCATES. Panel speakers during the Mindanao Peace Forum held at the Homitori Inn in Davao City on Wednesday, March 15 share light moments with the media and the participants who are mostly religious leaders. (From left to right) Fr. Rex Reyes, convener of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform; Atty. Antonio Arellano, government peace panel member; Bishop Felixberto Calang, convener of the Sowing the Seeds of Peace Movement; Satur Ocampo, independent cooperator for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace panel; and Sr. Luz Mallo of the Sisters Association of Mindanao. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Mindanao bishop hopeful of resumption of talks between gov’t, Reds

Despite the setback in the peace negotiations, church leaders are optimistic the government and the Communists will go back to the negotiating table as it urged the present administration to be relentless in its endeavor to put an end to the decades-long conflict in Mindanao and not be swayed by those who are trying to obstruct the peace negotiations.

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Read more about the article No traces of hostages, captive priest’s fate 70 days into Marawi fighting
IN DANGER. Ground forces involved in the continuing military offensives against the ISIS-linked Maute group and Abu Sayyaf in Marawi are also in danger of being hit by the so-called "friendly" fire or airstrikes. On Wednesday, 11 soldiers were killed while 10 others were wounded when a bomb dropped from an air force plane landed into their position. (Alexander D. Lopez/davaotoday.com photo)

No traces of hostages, captive priest’s fate 70 days into Marawi fighting

Authorities on Monday said they have no idea as to the whereabouts of hostage priest Fr. Chito Suganob, as the battle in Marawi enters its 70th day.?

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SOLIDARITY. In an evacuation center in the town of Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, a visiting Catholic nun talks to a Muslim evacuee to better understand the conflict and its effects on the residents. The Marawi crisis have caused damages to lives and property. But it also fostered stronger relationships between Muslims and Christians who showed compassion and solidarity to each other. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

SOLIDARITY

In an evacuation center in the town of Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, a visiting Catholic nun talks to a Muslim evacuee to better understand the conflict and its effects on the residents. The Marawi crisis have caused damages to lives and property. But it also fostered stronger relationships between Muslims and Christians who showed compassion and solidarity to each other. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Pacman: I’m ready to fight with gov’t troops in Marawi
PACMAN IN MARAWI. Boxing champ and Filipino Sen. Manny Pacquiao, who is a Lieutenant Colonel of the Army's reserved command, visits troops at the Camp Ranao in Marawi City, Saturday morning, July 29 as the government operations against the ISIS-linked Maute group. Pacquiao is the first senator who visited Marawi City since the siege started last May 23. (Divina M. Suson/davaotoday.com)

Pacman: I’m ready to fight with gov’t troops in Marawi

Filipino boxing champ and Senator, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao visited government troops here as the fighting between the military and ISIS-backed Maute group drags on for more than two months on Friday, July 29.

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