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Read more about the article Davao councilor, youth group oppose social media restrictions for minors

Davao councilor, youth group oppose social media restrictions for minors

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang opposed calls to ban Facebook, saying existing laws and the platform’s self-regulation can address harmful content, even as the Senate and House approved…

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Read more about the article Davao pork prices drop; NMIS urges certificate checks
MEAT SECTION. Consumers shop for pork at Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City on the morning of Oct. 13, 2026. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Davao pork prices drop; NMIS urges certificate checks

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Pork prices in Davao Region have dropped over the past year, but concerns over African swine fever and varying consumer practices underscore the importance of ensuring meat has…

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Read more about the article Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE. Students tap electronic ID cards at the entrance of Mabini National High School in Davao City. The system sends parents notifications when their children arrive and depart campus, said Marife Robles, an English and theatre arts teacher at the school. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Three deadly school shootings across the Philippines in 2026 have forced public schools in Davao City to tighten campus security, but teachers say they still lack some of…

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Read more about the article Envi group to Davao City: Strengthen waste management before incineration project
NO SEGREGATION. Residents dispose of their garbage at a collection point in Barangay 11-B, Davao City. Their waste is placed in sacks and large garbage bags, with biodegradable, recyclable and residual waste often mixed together. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Envi group to Davao City: Strengthen waste management before incineration project

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao City residents complained that their efforts to segregate trash at home were wasted when collectors mixed all trash at collection points, raising questions about the…

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Read more about the article COURAGE urges revival of dwindling gov’t workers’ unions
COLLECTIVE VOICES. Government workers and organizations from across Mindanao gather for the Regional Workers Congress in Davao City on Oct. 5. The participants discussed workers’ rights, job security, welfare and unionization. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

COURAGE urges revival of dwindling gov’t workers’ unions

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (COURAGE) warned Monday that the declining of number of government workers’ unions could worsen as the space for…

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