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Read more about the article Group warns public on health risks of fidget spinners
FIDGET SPINNERS. Fidget spinners are popular these days and are sold along the streets in Davao City for P80 to P100 each. However, the group Ecowaste Coalition warned of the health risks of hand spinners that have not passed quality tests. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Group warns public on health risks of fidget spinners

A health and environmental watch group warned the public on Thursday about the potential harm of using the popular fidget spinners that have not passed both quality and safety procedures.

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Read more about the article POPCOM confab in Davao: 172 officers gather to strengthen population management program
A two-day Regional Population Congress organized by the Commission on Population here gathered 172 officers to discuss and strengthen the country’s population management program.

POPCOM confab in Davao: 172 officers gather to strengthen population management program

A two-day Regional Population Congress organized by the Commission on Population here gathered 172 officers to discuss and strengthen the country’s population management program.

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Read more about the article MinDA, LCP to help rebuild war-torn Marawi City
Mindanao Development Authority seals a cooperation agreement with the League of Cities of Philippines to harmonize efforts and mobilize resources of the various local governments in the country for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Islamic City of Marawi. In photo are (L-R) MinDA Chief of Staff Abul Khayr Amalon Alonto II, MinDA Chairman Datu Abul Khayr Alonto, Angeles City Mayor Edgar Pamintuan, and Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra. (Photo from Mindanao Development Authority)

MinDA, LCP to help rebuild war-torn Marawi City

A memorandum of cooperation signed between the Mindanao Development Authority and the League of Cities of the Philippines will help rehabilitate the war-torn Marawi City.

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Read more about the article Tagum City cited for child-friendly initiatives
Mayor Allan Rellon receives the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance Award given by the Regional Committee for the Welfare of Children (RCWC) in aceremony held at Star Hotel in Davao City on July 18, 2017. (Vinz Davo/CIO Tagum)

Tagum City cited for child-friendly initiatives

The city government of Tagum was conferred with the Seal of Child-friendly Local Governance Award because of its initiatives advocating children’s welfare and rights, a statement from the City’s Information Office said Sunday.

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