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Read more about the article Soaring electricity rates in Davao prompt calls for EPIRA review 
SOARING RATES. Residents in Davao City brace for the recent increase of electricity rates at 34.8% implemented by Davao Light Power Corporation, Inc. seven months earlier. Consumer advocates and city officials are calling for an EPIRA review.  Photo taken July 29, 2026. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Kath Cortez)

Soaring electricity rates in Davao prompt calls for EPIRA review 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Residential electricity rates in Davao surged 34.8 percent over seven months, sparking renewed demands from consumer advocates and city officials to overhaul the nation's power industry…

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Read more about the article Mindanao leaders say Marcos Jr.’s  fifth SONA falls short on education, rights, peace issues
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) – Southern Mindanao Region (SMR) and members of various progressive groups stage a mobilization along Roxas Avenue in Davao City ahead of the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. today, July 27, 2026. Protesters condemn the Marcos-Duterte administration's failure to address pressing social and economic issues in the country, including the recent flooding that heavily affected communities in Talomo and Bangkal. via Shane Banzon | UP Mindanao Intern

Mindanao leaders say Marcos Jr.’s  fifth SONA falls short on education, rights, peace issues

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Mindanao leaders criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday, saying the President’s speech failed to confront the country’s most pressing…

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Read more about the article Poverty remains key driver in Davao Region child exploitation cases
Talikala shares a screenshot of a Facebook conversation that involves trafficking of minors in Davao City. (Mick Basa / davaotoday.com)

Poverty remains key driver in Davao Region child exploitation cases

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Poverty remains a driving force behind the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) in the Davao Region, and unless families are economically empowered, awareness campaigns…

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Read more about the article ACT Party-list: Marcos Jr.’s education promises largely unmet
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ACT Party-list: Marcos Jr.’s education promises largely unmet

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Party-list criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's administration for failing largely to deliver on its commitments to improve the education…

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Read more about the article Kabataan Partylist gives Marcos Jr. failing grade on youth concerns ahead of SONA
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Kabataan Partylist gives Marcos Jr. failing grade on youth concerns ahead of SONA

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - With only two years remaining in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term, Kabataan Partylist urged the administration to prioritize the worsening state of education, employment and living conditions…

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