Read more about the article VP Sara supporters and critics call for a resolution on all charges
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VP Sara supporters and critics call for a resolution on all charges

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Duterte supporters and corruption watchdogs expect different outcomes from Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, but both agree the prosecutions' withdrawal of three articles eliminates any chance of…

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Read more about the article Survivors lead Philippines’ push to curb child online abuse
A participant signs the community commitment wall during the Hope U Protect campaign orientation in Cebu City on Oct. 21, pledging support for protecting children from online sex abuse and exploitation. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Survivors lead Philippines’ push to curb child online abuse

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The children they hope to protect may never know their names, but survivor leaders Barbie, Trixie and Patricia want their experiences to help make the internet and their…

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Read more about the article PH remains world’s top rice importer; critics blame 2019 liberalization law
Workers unload bags of imported rice from foreign ships to waiting cargo trucks at the seaport in Barangay Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City on Friday, May 15. The National Food Authority recently announced that the total stock of rice in its Northern Mindanao warehouses come from local farmers and not from other countries. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

PH remains world’s top rice importer; critics blame 2019 liberalization law

DAVAO CITY, Philippines— The Philippines will remain the world's top rice importer in 2027, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), with imports forecast at 5.6 million metric tons—larger…

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Read more about the article Health official warns against using AI for medical advice
CONSULT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. Dr. Jethri Cruz, a medical officer at the Department of Health, speaks about the role of professional medical consultation as artificial intelligence (AI) gains traction for health information. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Health official warns against using AI for medical advice

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Even as artificial intelligence’s speed, low cost and conversational tone make it an increasingly popular first stop for health questions, a Department of Health official is urging young…

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