Read more about the article STANDPOINT| Elect an alternative to this anti-people government
The farmers start blocking the whole stretch of Quezon Boulevard in Kidapawan City, paralyzing the traffic as early as 5:30 in the morning. (Danilda L. Fusilero/davaotoday.com)

STANDPOINT| Elect an alternative to this anti-people government

Drought is avoidable only if these farmers have access to water services. Poverty and hunger is preventable only if the people have the equal share and access to resources. Disaster is preventable only if the government will provide and do its obligations to its people.

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Read more about the article Power interruptions up on April 6-7
With the help of flashlights, it's business as usual for store owner Leo Garcia amid the recurring outages in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Power interruptions up on April 6-7

The Davao Light and Power Co. announced on Tuesday, April 5 that it will implement two sets of 15-minute switching power interruptions on April 6 and 7 to facilitate the National Grid Corporations of the Philippines' Preventive Maintenance Shutdown (PMS) of its Davao Substation.

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Read more about the article PAMB approves resolution closing Mt. Apo ‘indefinitely’
GEARING UP. In Lake Venado, a group of porters gear up for the Mt. Apo summit. They loaded 20-25 kilos of stuff in their packs. (davaotoday.com photo by Rawi June Amaga-Morandante)

PAMB approves resolution closing Mt. Apo ‘indefinitely’

The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) passed a resolution on Thursday, March 31 to indefinitely close Mt. Apo from trekkers after a grass fire razed the peak of the mountain.

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