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Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal ‘Bombint’ Adiong Jr. gives a thumbs-up sign while recuperating in a private hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. He survived an ambush on February 17 that killed four of his security staff. (Photo lifted with permission from the FB page of Atty. Allan “Atty. Lanz” Panolong)

Lanao Gov ‘not afraid’ after surviving ambush, urges support in fight vs illegal drugs

Post author:JIGGER J. JERUSALEM
Post published:February 27, 2023
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Days after surviving an ambush that almost cost his life, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Adiong Jr. made a statement through social media saying he needs support from constituents in his campaign against illegal drugs.

PJ Dizon, Kilusang Mayo Uno Southern Mindanao Region secretary-general, during a protest in Davao City. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

THE FIGHT CONTINUES

Post author:KATH M. CORTEZ
Post published:February 27, 2023
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Progressive groups in Davao City vow to continue the fight for human rights during the 37th year commemoration of EDSA People Power Saturday, February 25. They also demanded justice for the New Bataan 5 who were killed by the Philippine military on February 24, 2022 in Andap, New Bataan town, Davao de Oro. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Two new species of soft-furred hedgehogs, known as gymnures, were found in the highlands of Eastern Mindanao. (Photo from DENR-Davao Facebook page)

Scientists discover 2 new hedgehog species in Mindanao

Post author:LUCELLE F. BONZO
Post published:February 25, 2023
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In the mountains of Eastern Mindanao, researchers have discovered two new species of soft-furred hedgehogs, known as gymnures, less than two months into 2023.

Davao City beefs up security for MICECon, Araw ng Dabaw

Post author:KATH M. CORTEZ
Post published:February 24, 2023
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The city government is set to expand security coverage with the upcoming events this March, deploying 15,000 personnel from its security cluster.

Council proposes anti-bullying desk set up in barangays

Post author:KATH M. CORTEZ
Post published:February 23, 2023
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In the city council's year-long work for an anti-bullying ordinance, comes a proposal that all 82 barangays need to have an anti-bullying desk to cater to issues of bullying in schools, workplaces, and other settings.

Lanao Gov ‘not afraid’ after surviving ambush, urges support in fight vs illegal drugs

THE FIGHT CONTINUES

Scientists discover 2 new hedgehog species in Mindanao

Davao City beefs up security for MICECon, Araw ng Dabaw

Council proposes anti-bullying desk set up in barangays

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