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Read more about the article Fare hike now a burden imposed by Duterte admin to commuters
SIGNBOARDS UP. Despite a new rule banning display? of destination signboards?, these jeepneys ?sneak ? signboards on their windshields on Wednesday, July 26, in Davao City. The ?restriction is in accordance with the Anti Distracted Driving Law. Jeepney drivers and commuters complain that the rule has caused confusion among passengers, who find it more difficult in determining which ride to take. (Paulo C. Rizal/ davaotoday.com)

Fare hike now a burden imposed by Duterte admin to commuters

For the militant labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno, the P1 fare hike recently approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will not provide direct benefit to the workers in the transport sector.

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Read more about the article Inflation, price hikes mark Duterte’s second year in office
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Inflation, price hikes mark Duterte’s second year in office

As the inflation rate hit at 5.2 percent last month, a member of Makabayan ?b?loc in the House of Representatives said the number may increase before the end of ?the year ?due to the continuing implementation of the regressive TRAIN or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.

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Makati strip-search not isolated case – Karapatan

Contrary to the claim of the Philippine National Police, human rights group Karapatan said, on Friday, that the case of the strip-search that took place in Makati City was not an isolated case as similar incidents happened involving state forces and agents in various parts of the country.

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NDFP hits false arrests, killings of civilians in Southern Mindanao

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines in Southern Mindanao Region condemned the continued “false arrests,” detentions and killings of civilians in Southern Mindanao by the Armed Forces of the Philippines under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Read more about the article No land use conversion permit yet for Tamugan bulk water project
Photos courtesy of Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc.’s Community Relations Officer Jade Hazel D. Gamas

No land use conversion permit yet for Tamugan bulk water project

The Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project of Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc. (AAII) is awaiting for the government approval to convert 68,000 square meters of land into a water treatment facility in Barangay Gumalang, Baguio District.

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