Water protests continue

Members of the Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Davao City Water District (NAMADACWAD) gather in front of the Davao City hall on Oct. 20 to protest the proposed 100-million-peso loan from the Local Water Utility Administration that they said would lead to the privatization the city's water system and, consequently, higher water rates for consumers. (Photo by Keith Bacongco/AKP Images for Davao Today)

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It's On. The nine-day campaign period for the village and Sangguniang Kabataan elections scheduled on Oct. 29 officially begins today, with these candidates roaming around Davao City. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)


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DCWD workers’ union decries attack

DAVAO CITY?The Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Davao City Water District (NAMADACWAD) criticized the erroneous and misleading statements maintained by the management of the DCWD regarding its ambitious P126-million proposed loan and decried DCWD General Manager Rodora Gamboa?s attacks against the union.
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1st Philippine Airlines photo contest finalists

Philippine Airlines proudly announces the finalists of the 1st Philippine Airlines Photo Contest. Last week, five judges selected the finalists and winners out of some 2,800 entries submitted by professional , amateur and junior photographers nationwide. The 1st Philippine Airlines Photo Contest is the first and most prestigious competition of its kind this year, with winners from the Professional, Enthusiast and Junior divisions receiving over a million pesos in total prizes.
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Three NPA captives in Montevista held as POWs

The Alejandro Lanaja Command-Front 3 Operations Command of the New People's Army is holding under its custody Army detachment commander Sgt. Raul Reyes, along with paramilitary Civilian Action Auxiliary members Glorieto Mahumas, and Rudy Villaflor. The three were arrested during the October 7 NPA tactical offensive that successfully raided the 72nd Infantry Battalion-AFP detachment in Canidkid, Montevista in Compostela Valley Province.

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