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Pedicab drivers and bystanders taking videos and photos of the fire incident in Barangay 76-A Bucana, Davao City on Tuesday are seen blocking the narrow road where fire trucks need to pass. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

BFP tallies 362 fire incidents in Davao region

The Bureau of Fire Protection tallied 362 fire incidents in Davao region as of October 31, this year, with Davao City recording the highest number of casualties.

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Read more about the article CHED to SUCs: Prioritize extension projects
COMMUNITY EXTENSION. The Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines urges state universities and colleges to bring their services to the community through extension projects. (From L-R) Dr. Angelo C. Alcala, a national scientist from Silliman University, Dr. Napoleon Juanilo Jr., director of the Office of Planning, Research and Knowledge Management of CHED and Dr. Candida B. Adalla of the National Agriculture and Fisheries Education System. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

CHED to SUCs: Prioritize extension projects

The Commission on Higher Education conducted a national extension conference on higher education to urge schools to create extension projects to bring teachers and scientists closer to communities.

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Read more about the article No moving on for anti-Marcos protesters in Davao
YOUTH VS MARTIAL LAW. Students of the Ateneo de Davao University light candles on Monday, Nov. 21 to condemn the hero's burial of the former president Ferdinand Marcos. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

No moving on for anti-Marcos protesters in Davao

Various sectors are set to hold protest actions here Friday to express indignation over the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani last week.

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Read more about the article OFW mothers urge OWWA to hold consultation on proposed policy
Stranded passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 wait for their chance to take the next available flight after the Philippine Airlines cancelled 50 domestic and international flights on Sunday, October 16 due to Typhoon Karen (international name Sarika). (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

OFW mothers urge OWWA to hold consultation on proposed policy

The proposed policy of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration that would prohibit mothers to leave their young children to designated guardians while working abroad has drawn mixed reaction.

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Netizens cry foul over online harassment against women protesters

After the viral sexual attacks of pro-Marcos netizens a female teenager carrying an anti-Marcos burial placard, Gabriela Women’s Party and netizens condemned the inappropriate comments of the “online sexual harassers.”

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