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Mother Lucia Subere (right) shows the photo of her son, Private First Class Khen Subere of the 27th Infantry Battalion, who is being held prisoner-of-war of the New People's Army. She begs for the immediate release of his son as he is the one who helps their family's needs. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Army trooper denies he has gone Awol

Post author:JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Post published:June 13, 2015
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Private First Class Khen Subere denied he has gone Awol (absent without official leave) from the military during his capture by the New People's Army a month ago.

Children scour the roads towards Barangay Santa Catalina, Zamboanga City in search of scrap wood and other things, two months after the Zamboanga standoff burned hundreds of houses here. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)

Survey: At least 1 in 5 PH households has one child laborer

Post author:Diana C. Tomale
Post published:June 13, 2015
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Jepoy, 16, has been working for a sugarcane plantation in Bukidnon since he was 12 years old. At a young age, he decided to work to help his family for their survival.

Family alleges Army of beating Bukidnon farmer to death

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:June 11, 2015
Post category:Extrajudicial Killings Headline Human Rights
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A farmer who was accused of being a New People’s Army member was allegedly beaten to death by the military on May 4 at Barangay Kalapaton, Kitaotao, Bukidnon.