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LIFT MARTIAL LAW. Progressive groups in Davao City appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte to lift Martial Law in Mindanao because of the rise of human rights violations. Activists protested in front of the office of the Commission of Human Rights XI on Friday, June 23, a month after Duterte declared Martial Law. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

LIFT MARTIAL LAW

Progressive groups in Davao City appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte to lift Martial Law in Mindanao because of the rise of human rights violations. Activists protested in front of the office of the Commission of Human Rights XI on Friday, June 23, a month after Duterte declared Martial Law. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article 31 days into Marawi siege: Intense fighting continues, looming humanitarian crisis feared

31 days into Marawi siege: Intense fighting continues, looming humanitarian crisis feared

Thunderous bomb explosions, rapid gun fires and the roars of fighter planes and choppers marked the 31st day since terrorists from the so-called Maute group attacked this city.

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Read more about the article FULL TEXT: National Interfaith Humanitarian Mission Report on the HR Situation in Mindanao

FULL TEXT: National Interfaith Humanitarian Mission Report on the HR Situation in Mindanao

There is a grave humanitarian crisis in Mindanao. The mission notes a total of 325,294 IDPs in Mindanao, a big portion of which are in home-based and evacuation-center based in Lanao del Sur, and a smaller portion in Maguindanao and Davao del Sur.

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Read more about the article Brave Maranao woman refuses to abandon house, store in Marawi
OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Thirty-one days since the Marawi siege broke out, Limba Luge, 57 decided to stay in their house and open her store daily. She said there are instances that soldiers in the nearby brigade would come and buy canned goods, noodles, coffee and sugar from her store. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Brave Maranao woman refuses to abandon house, store in Marawi

But it’s different for Limba Luge, 57, who, after 31 days of fighting, still refused to abandon her house and a little store.

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