Author: JIGGER J. JERUSALEM

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A herdsman tries to hold on to a cattle during the rodeo and horse show held at Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City recently. The rodeo is one of the core events of the city's annual feast in honor of St. Augustine every Aug. 27-28. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.con)

Rodeo and horse show

A herdsman tries to hold on to a cattle during the rodeo and horse show held at Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City recently. The rodeo is one of the core events of the city's annual feast in honor of St. Augustine every Aug. 27-28. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article PNP chief: No ‘quota’ for cops on anti-drug war
Phil. National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde takes a ride on a motorcycle during the regional launching of “Clean Rider” campaign in time for the 117th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP-10 headquarters in Camp Alagar on Friday. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

PNP chief: No ‘quota’ for cops on anti-drug war

Police offices nationwide are not demanded to fulfil quotas, but they are pressured to make accomplishments in the Duterte government’s anti-drug campaign more than two years on, the country’s Phil. National Police (PNP) chief said Friday.

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Read more about the article MinDA says economic growth to resolve conflict Mindanao
Organizers of the forum discuss to the media key points about how to achieve growth in Mindanao. From left: Birgit Hansl, of the World Bank; Bai Norhata Alonto, who represented the MinDA chairman; Elvin Uy, Philippine Business for Social Progress. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

MinDA says economic growth to resolve conflict Mindanao

For Mindanao to progress, the chief of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has enjoined all the concerned stakeholders to resolve the armed conflict that has been plaguing the island for decades.

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Read more about the article Normin transport groups want P5 PUJ fare hike
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)

Normin transport groups want P5 PUJ fare hike

Fueled by the rising cost of commodities and their shrinking take-home pay, drivers and operators in the region have asked the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for an increase in fare of public utility jeepney (PUJ) by as much as P5.

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Read more about the article Maranao leader opposes gov’t move to issue bonds to raise funds for Marawi rehab
(Divina M. Suson / davaotoday.com)

Maranao leader opposes gov’t move to issue bonds to raise funds for Marawi rehab

A Maranao leader cried foul over the proposal of the government to sell retail treasury bonds (RTBs) to the public as strategy to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the war-torn Marawi City.

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