Author: KATH M. CORTEZ

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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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ACT OF INTIMIDATION. A member of the Davao City Police Office took photos and videos of activists during the SONA protest at Freedom Park, Monday afternoon, July 25. When called out for “harassment”, he immediately stopped the act. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

ACT OF INTIMIDATION

A member of the Davao City Police Office took photos and videos of activists during the SONA protest at Freedom Park, Monday afternoon, July 25. When called out for “harassment”, he immediately stopped the act. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article After SONA protest vs BBM, Davao police arrests IP brothers sans warrant
Davao City police arrest two Lumad protesters after attending the anti-SONA rally held at the Freedom Park along Roxas Boulevard in Davao City on July 25. (Photo courtesy of Super Radyo Davao)

After SONA protest vs BBM, Davao police arrests IP brothers sans warrant

Two Lumad (indigenous people) brothers were arrested by the Davao City police after attending a protest rally held at the Freedom Park along Roxas Boulevard Monday afternoon, July 25.

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Read more about the article 3 dead as diarrhea outbreak continues in Davao’s Toril District
The construction of a kidney center in Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) is expected to be done within this year or in 2020. The facility will have more equipments to cater more kidney patients. (Photo from SPMC Facebook page)

3 dead as diarrhea outbreak continues in Davao’s Toril District

The diarrhea outbreak in this city’s Toril District already claimed the lives of three persons, first a minor, then a senior citizen, and recently a teacher.

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