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Read more about the article Mother of slain minor forced to admit son as NPA
Marissa Acto calls for justice for her son, Jhun Mark, who was killed on April 21 following an armed clash between the government troops and members of the New People's Army in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. The military claimed that his son was an NPA.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Mother of slain minor forced to admit son as NPA

Mother of slain 15-year-old Jhun Mark Acto feared for her life after several unidentified men went to their house at Barangay Old Bulatukan in Makilala town, Cotabato.

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Read more about the article Journos urged: ‘Be responsible in your reports’
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Journos urged: ‘Be responsible in your reports’

In time for the 36th commemoration of the Press Freedom Week, the biggest media group in Northern Mindanao has reminded journalists to be truthful and fair in their reports to counter the proliferation of fake news in the country.

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Read more about the article IP group lauds LGU edicts vs PH terror list
GONG PLAYERS. Tribal men of Cordillera People's Alliance wear traditional vestments as they play the traditional instrument, gong, during the protest march.

IP group lauds LGU edicts vs PH terror list

An international indigenous people (IP) group on Thursday commended the move of local government units (LGU) in Northern Luzon for coming out with resolutions opposing the terrorist tagging by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte of human rights advocates.

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Read more about the article 173 detained activists dispute Duterte claim he never arrested critics
Political prisoners detained in Compostela Valley Provincial Rehabilitation Center start their week-long hunger strike on Saturday, December 3 to demand the release of 400 political prisoners in the country. (Contributed photo)

173 detained activists dispute Duterte claim he never arrested critics

President Duterte's claim that he never jailed a single critic of his administration was refuted by human rights group Karapatan who said 173 activists were detained under his administration.

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