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CONSUMER. A woman carrying groceries walks by protesters condemning the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law in Bankerohan public market in Davao City on Wednesday, January 17. The TRAIN Law is expected to reduce the income taxes of employed Filipinos enabling them to receive higher take-home pay. But the law is feared to affect low-income families as increased excise tax on goods pulls up prices of basic commodities. (Kenneth Paul P. Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

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A woman carrying groceries walks ?past ?protesters ?in Bankerohan Public Market on January 17. Protesters condemn the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law The TRAIN Law reduces the income taxes of employed Filipinos enabling them to receive higher take-home pay but critics say the law is feared to increases excise taxes that soars up prices of basic commodities. (Kenneth Paul P. Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

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NEW YEAR. Nora Linda Sacariya, 44, sells colorful pipes along Agton street in Toril District, Davao City. Since 2002, Dabawenyos use pipes as an alternative to firecrackers in welcoming the new year. The local government has an ordinance that bans firecrackers. (Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

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Nora Linda Sacariya, 44, sells colorful pipes along Agton street in Toril District, Davao City. Since 2002, Dabawenyos use pipes as an alternative to firecrackers in welcoming the new year. The local government has an ordinance that bans firecrackers. (Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

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Karen Tidalgo, 23, dresses her one-month-old daughter at an evacuation center in Matina, Davao City. Her family evacuated from their home in Matina Gravahan on the night of December 22, 2017 when a nearby river bursted its banks, affecting thousands of households. (Kenneth Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

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Karen Tidalgo, 23, dresses her one-month-old daughter at an evacuation center in Matina, Davao City. Her family evacuated from their home in Matina Gravahan on the night of December 22, 2017 when a nearby river bursted its banks, affecting thousands of households.

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SWEET SIGHT. The candy-themed light show outside the Davao City Hall is an inviting sight for residents and tourists. The light show was part of the month-long Pasko Fiesta celebration that kicked off with a festive opening program at the Rizal Park on Friday night, December 1. (Kenneth Paul P. Senarillos/davaotoday.com)

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The candy-themed light show outside the Davao City Hall is an inviting sight for residents and tourists. The light show is part of the month-long Pasko Fiesta celebration that kicked off with a festive opening program at the Rizal Park on Friday night, December 1. (Kenneth Paul P. Senarillos/davaotoday.com)

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