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The armed forces's Eastern Mindanao Command recorded 72 encounters with the New People’s Army since the lifting of the unilateral Suspension of Military Operations on January 19.

Three soldiers were wounded in a grenade explosion on Tuesday at Pagatin, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, a military spokesperson said.

Members of Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap expressed dismay over Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle who opposed calls for ouster of President Benigno Aquino III.

Fire incidents in Davao Region during the first quarter of the year is higher by seven incidents compared to the same period last year, an official of the Bureau of Fire Protection said.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development, Office of the Civil Defense and the Central 911 led the inspection of airports and terminals for the activation of the Oplan Semana Santa in the city on Tuesday.