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Saturday, May 24, 2008 (Philippines)
| Farmers from Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental and Davao del Norte, colleagues, neighbors and family of slain peasant leader Celso Pojas march the streets of Davao City with the casket of the slain leader before bringing him to his final rest at the Davao Memorial Park on Friday. (Sun.Star Davao/Barry Ohaylan) |
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A THREAT against the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has reportedly been uncovered but details are still kept from the public.
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Nickel mining firm barred from Pujada
A MAKATI Regional Trial Court (RTC) has issued a writ of preliminary injunction against foreign-owned mining corporation, BHP Billiton, barring the company from operating in the Pujada Nickel mining site in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental.
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AFP welcomes local peace talks in ComVal
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the effort of Compostela Valley Governor Arturo "Chiongkee" Uy to initiate a local peace talks in the province that has been the center of the series of military operations and attacks by the New People's Army (NPA).
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City gives food aid to evacuees
THE City Government of Davao gave relief goods to evacuees from Compostela Valley who are now staying at the Barangay 5-A Gym, but Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said the city cannot continue to support them for the undetermined period of their stay.
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