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Department of Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial in a press conference in Davao City on Tuesday, April 4. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

DOH to fast track creation of drug rehab centers in PHL

In order not to hamper the success of government’s war on drug, the Department of Health said it fast-tracked the establishment of rehabilitation centers across the country.

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Read more about the article Eco group says Mt. Apo not yet ready for hikers
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)

Eco group says Mt. Apo not yet ready for hikers

An environmental group here urged the government not to resume in allowing the mountaineering activities in Mt. Apo.

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Read more about the article Davao has 40 maternal deaths in 2016
While waiting for their turn for their prenatal check up, mothers at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City listen to the discussion on breastfeeding myths by a counselor from LATCH Davao, a breastfeeding support group. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Davao has 40 maternal deaths in 2016

The Integrated Gender and Development Division of the city mayor’s office recorded 40 maternal deaths last year particularly in Barangay 23-C this city.

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