DAVAO CITY (October 7)---The United Nations’ (UN) upcoming initiatives in Mindanao will focus on building the capacities of the youth and women and empowering them to become agents of peace and development. This was among the highlights of the second Project Advisory Board Meeting of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UN PBF) attended by representatives from the United … [Read more...] about UN Peacebuilding Fund: Sustaining the gains of peace and development
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Indigenous communities benefit medical and social healing mission in Davao City
DAVAO CITY (August 27) --- Around a thousand members of the Matigsalug tribe from the different communities of Marilog District this city and the province of Bukidnon benefited the medical and social healing mission Saturday, August 25. Marilog is the tri-boundary of Davao City and the provinces of North Cotabato and Bukidnon, it is the home of Matigsalog tribe who are … [Read more...] about Indigenous communities benefit medical and social healing mission in Davao City
Duterte sets condition for the resumption talks with communist
DAVAO CITY (July 5) ---President Rodrigo Duterte is still open for the resumption of the peace talks with the National Democratic Front, Communist Party of the Philippines and New Peoples Army, but sets four conditions. In a press statement, Presidential Adviser Jessu Dureza said "The doors for the resumption of peace talks with the NDFP are still open." But according to … [Read more...] about Duterte sets condition for the resumption talks with communist
Duterte denies initiating backdoor talks with Maute group
Malaybalay City, Philippines--- President Rodrigo Duterte vehemently denied reports that he initiated backdoor talks with the Maute group in Marawi City. In an interview at Camp Bahain, Thursday, July 6, Duterte emphasized “No I did not… he’s a pretender. I have never talked to terrorists, that’s one. I will never talk to criminals and to … [Read more...] about Duterte denies initiating backdoor talks with Maute group
