Economy

SUMIFRU WORKERS TO STRIKE

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Dec 25, 2013

Leaders from two unions of Sumifru Phils banana packing plant in Compostela, Compostela Valley file a notice of strike on December 23 after the termination of 138 workers who refused to sign “waiver of commitment”. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

HAND SHAKE

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Dec 14, 2013

A lease agreement to build NCCC Choice Supermarket at Commercio Marquella at Tigatto-Mandug area was signed Friday between LTS Supermarket President Javelin Lim (2nd right) and Northbank Holdings Corp President Simeon Marfori II. The supermarket will rise next year to provide goods and services to some 30,000 residents in the area. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

FARMERS’ DEMAND

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Dec 11, 2013

A farmer carries a sign demanding for agrarian reform to benefit farmers during a human rights rally in Digos City.

BEATING DIABETES

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Nov 18, 2013

Diabetes patients wear a shirt saying “Taas ng Asukal Kayang Puksain Basta’t Walang Iwanan sa Nagkaisang Layunin (High Blood Sugar We Can Beat If We Don’t Miss a Beat)” to promote healthy lifestyle to control diabetes during Friday’s World Diabetes Day program at Nikken Jin Kai. Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death in the country, and there are about 2.1 million people in the country suffering from Type 1 diabetes. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani )

HARVEST OF GOLD

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Nov 11, 2013

Farmers in Pigcawayan town in the province of North Cotabato enjoy their rice harvest after almost two years of drought which limited their harvest yields. (davaotoday.com photo by Kennette Jean Millondaga)

NPA taxation a reality, just pay them – Duterte

NPA taxation a reality, just pay them – Duterte

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Oct 22, 2013

“It’s a fundamental question for business: is it good to do business in the mountains? Do we give in to them? it’s a reality that has to be talked openly, since the NPA is more active now in Region 11, notwithstanding the statements from the AFP” Mayor Duterte said.

Today’s View : Individualism and Social Decay

Today’s View : Individualism and Social Decay

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Oct 20, 2013

The desire for glamor and the preoccupation with vain pursuits for physical and personal beauty as stepping stones towards the beckoning glitters of showbiz stands as the extreme exercise of individualism. And it serves as a serious stumbling block on the road to societal transformation.