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Davao activists greet Padilla Cha-Cha hearing with protests
Activists staged a demonstration at the Freedom Park in Davao on Thursday, March 2, to protest moves to change or revise the 1987 Constitution.
A Mount Apo Philippine Eagle with its solar powered GPS tracker harnessed on its back. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Eagle Foundation)
Davao group gets new insights about Philippine eagle behavior
Using innovative technology, the Davao City-based Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), which partnered with Peregrine Fund and University of the Philippines-Mindanao, has gained a deeper understanding of eagle movement patterns in the wild.
Two new species of soft-furred hedgehogs, known as gymnures, were found in the highlands of Eastern Mindanao. (Photo from DENR-Davao Facebook page)
Scientists discover 2 new hedgehog species in Mindanao
In the mountains of Eastern Mindanao, researchers have discovered two new species of soft-furred hedgehogs, known as gymnures, less than two months into 2023.
FRUITS FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE. An elderly woman shops for round fruits in a public market along Magallanes Street in Davao City on Thursday, Dec. 29. Venders in the market say that prices of fruits have generally remained stable compared to last year, but will increase as the end of the year approaches. Round-shaped fruits are commonly believed to bring good luck. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Davao registers 3rd highest inflation rate among regions
The Davao Region registered the third-highest inflation rate in the country, with prices shooting up by 9.4% in January.
Photo courtesy of Sustainable Davao Movement
Environmentalists slam P5-billion waste-to-energy project in Davao City
Environmental groups have opposed the local government’s plan to address Davao City’s worsening garbage problem through a more than P5-billion waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration project with the help of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA).