Economy

Going bananas in reg’l devt gab

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Jul 16, 2012

By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today

Davao is considered low in rice sufficiency level, with palay production lessened at an average of 3.5 percent yearly from 2005 to 2010. In contrast, production of Cavendish bananas increased to over 2.8 million metric tons with a growth rate of 14.3 percent in the last four years.

Bills, bills to pay for new school year

Bills, bills to pay for new school year

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May 21, 2012

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
To the dismay of student groups, come academic year 2012-2013, an average of 10 percent or PHP 41.52 (USD 0.98) increase in tuition per unit will be implemented nationwide.

Davao nursing grads prevented from taking board exams

Davao nursing grads prevented from taking board exams

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Apr 30, 2012

By PAUL ANTHONY N. CROOKS
Davao Today

The nursing graduates complained they were not immediately informed on the results of the assessment exam conducted after their graduation. They were also not allowed to see their examination papers and even grades. Should they fail or pass on the assessment exam, they were told that the school will just inform them via short message service (text message). And if they fail, they would be advised not to take the NLE and take the next scheduled assessment exam.

One fine day in the Araw ng Dabaw

One fine day in the Araw ng Dabaw

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Mar 19, 2012

The entire Araw ng Dabaw celebration peaked with Friday morning’s civic parade, the biggest so far in the entire charter celebration.  It showcased 284 floats from different contingents.  

Davao students decry tuition, miscellaneous fees increase

Davao students decry tuition, miscellaneous fees increase

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Mar 09, 2012

“Majority of the students were not able to join the consultation.  The administration has also failed to show its financial statement despite claiming that the teachers and non-teaching staff will benefit in the proposed tuition fee hikes.” — Maureene Villamor, Ateneo de Davao University student council president

Davao mountains yield gold, but gov’t paid cheap

Davao mountains yield gold, but gov’t paid cheap

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Feb 20, 2012

With the number of mining firms under exploration concessions, gold, nickel and copper in the rocky mountains of Davao region continue to be up for grabs. But government earnings from the excise taxes paid by mining firms are small.