Military denies earlier reported US troops deployment in Pablo areas, but groups wary of cover-up

By CHERYLL D. FIEL Davao Today Deploying US Troops to typhoon Pablo-affected areas, as Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Southern Mindanao spokesperson Sheena Duazo said, is a greater disservice to the victims who are already rendered homeless and hungry due to government neglect and corruption of rehabilitation funds.

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Tagum City: the next tourist capital in the South

By MART D. SAMBALUD
Davao Today

From a rustic town to a progressive metropolis in the province of Davao del Norte, the city has a lot to offer from its colorful festivals, vibrant multi-cultural events and man-made tourist spots aiming to be the premiere tourist destination in the North, next to Davao City.

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GPH, MILF sign Terms of Reference for dev’t program

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today Sajahatra Bangsamoro is the “development program for the delivery of basic socio-economic services to target communities in Mindanao.”  It includes the provision of health insurance, health services upgrade, college scholarships, support to madaris and private schools including technical-vocational training and cash for work livelihood programs.

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