Mocha Uson under fire for visiting Marawi mosque without a hijab

ILIGAN CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) – Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson was called out Tuesday, September 12, for reportedly visiting a mosque in Marawi without wearing an appropriate attire. Jamalodin Basman…

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Read more about the article Davao mounts own committee to talk with NPA
REVOLUTIONARIES. Members of revolutionary groups under the National Democratic Front of the Philippines wore masks of the late New People's Army commander in Davao City, Ka Parago to during a lightning rally along Crossing Elpidio Quirino Street, Davao City on Wednesday, March 29. The protest marked the 48th founding anniversary of the NPA, the Communist Party of the Philippines's armed wing. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao mounts own committee to talk with NPA

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The local government here is forming a local committee that will be in charge of talking peace with the Communists. The Local Peace Committee or DC-PEACE…

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Obillo Bay-ao (Photo courtesy of Save Our Schools Network)

Police report on Lumad student’s death questioned

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A tribal leader expressed anger over the police reports clearing militiamen in the killing of a Lumad student from Talaingod, Davao Del Norte last week. Kerlan…

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Read more about the article Paolo Duterte, Mans Carpio to attend Senate hearing
Photos from Atty. Mans Carpio Facebook page and Davao Today

Paolo Duterte, Mans Carpio to attend Senate hearing

Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and his brother-in-law Manases Carpio said on Monday, September 4, that they are willing to attend the Senate hearing over allegations of their involvement in drug smuggling.

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KADAYAWAN'S GEM. Jenfin Puroc Aguan, a Bago Tagabawa, was crowned Hiyas ng Kadayawan on Friday, August 18. (Photo courtesy of Davao City Information Office)

‘Hiyas’ queen wants Lumad youth away from early marriage

Hiyas ng Kadayawan 2017 winner Jenfin Aguan is making a stand against early marriage

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