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Amid peace talks, Aquino government increases troop deployment in Mindanao

By MARYA SALAMAT
“Under the guise of counter-terrorism, the people of Mindanao are being held hostage by business interests. Communities who defy military presence are tagged as terrorist havens, its residents as supporters.” – Kawagib
As tribute to Benguet coffee farmers and environment, art from ground coffee

As tribute to Benguet coffee farmers and environment, art from ground coffee (Photo by ACE ALEGRE / Bulatlat.com)
Civilians decry abuses as military steps up operations in Quezon villages

By RONALYN V. OLEA
Eight combat battalions of the Philippine Army, the Philippine National Police and Citizens Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu) are concentrated in the first and second districts of Quezon, harassing civilians, and wreaking havoc on the lives of the rural folk.
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