Councilor pushes free rides for gov’t workers assigned in Marilog

A councilor has asked various government agencies to give free rides to essential government workers assigned in far-flung areas of Marilog District citing difficulties of the residents to obtain safe and convenient public transportation that puts them at constant risk.

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Chemical spill contaminates Davao River after truck mishap

The waters in Davao River and its tributary Suawan River was found by authorities to be contaminated after a trailer truck carrying hazardous chemical fell 50 feet off a cliff in Barangay Suawan in Marilog District late Monday, August 1.

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Read more about the article Harvest shortage forces Davao to outsource fruits for Kadayawan
'KING OF FRUITS.' Jaime Ruar, 73, sorts out the durians he purchased from Toril district before selling it at the Bangkerohan Public Market in Davao City on Saturday, October 21. His truck contains P80,000-worth of durian, from which he expects to earn P200,000. (Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

Harvest shortage forces Davao to outsource fruits for Kadayawan

Edgardo Haspe, CAO officer-in-charge, attributed the insufficient harvest to the unusual weather patterns which affected the supposed schedule of production.

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Read more about the article CHO confirms diarrhea outbreak in Davao is due to contaminated foods
Based on City Health Office's investigation, food may have been contaminated during preparation and handling by an infected handler/s. Other causes that contributed to the contamination are improper storage, delayed serving, and unsanitary environment. (davaotoday.com file photo)

CHO confirms diarrhea outbreak in Davao is due to contaminated foods

The City Health Office (CHO) has confirmed that the diarrhea outbreak since July 15 is due to contaminated foods consumed by the victims.

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