There has been unrest going on in Mindanao.
Official reports are that fighting is 2 hours away from Davao.
Colleagues report it's closer than that.
Pray for the peace of the Philippines.
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On a personal note, we are 'safe' in Davao. Security is good and the mayor is very committed to peace and safety here.
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From BBC News Website..........
"Extra troops have been deployed in the southern Philippines, a day after separatist rebel raids on several towns left about 30 people dead.
Hundreds of Muslim rebels attacked towns in Lanao del Norte on Monday, looting shops and burning houses.
A spokesman for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said a renegade commander was to blame for the attacks......."
To Read article go to http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7569664.stm