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Read more about the article Wanted: More doctors to serve in barrios
DOCTORS FOR THE POOR. During the regular program of Pulong-Pulong ni Pulong on Tuesday, Feb. 7, Dr. Myles Clement Ababon,a young doctor assigned in Paquibato District, urges other young doctors to serve in public health to give assistance to the people especially those who are living in far-flung communities. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Wanted: More doctors to serve in barrios

Dr. Myles Clement Ababon urged his fellow young doctors to serve at the public health centers in far-flung areas.

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Read more about the article Councilor laments US immigration ban on Muslims
SPEAK UP VS. DISCRIMINATION. Davao City Councilor Halila Y. Sudagar urges the city mayor to sign the implementing rules and regulations of the Anti-Discrimination ordinance during the council's regular session on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Sudagar said that discrimination is still rampant in the city, but the ordinance could not be used as a safeguard because of the absence of the IRR. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Councilor laments US immigration ban on Muslims

Councilor Bai Halila Sudagar, an Indigenous People’s representative from K'lagan tribe, said the move of US President Donald Trump is alarming and offensive.

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Read more about the article Davao to host Heart Month 2017 celeb
HEART MONTH. The Philippine Heart Association, Inc. Philippine College of Cardiology - Davao City chapter will hold this year's Heart Month celebration on Feb. 11-12 at the Davao City National High School. . Dr. Arnold Pasia, president of PHA Davao, said the celebration will include medical check-ups and cardio activities.(Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Davao to host Heart Month 2017 celeb

The Philippine Heart Association will hold their annual Heart Month celebration in this city, coinciding with the Valentine’s celebration this month.

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Read more about the article Lunhaw Awards 2017: Green initiatives up for nominations
Chinkie Pelino of IDIS, says this year's Lunhaw Awards will have a new category dubbed Green Champion, which will recognize a local government unit's effort for its initiatives on environment protection and management in Davao City. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Lunhaw Awards 2017: Green initiatives up for nominations

The Interface Development Interventions, Inc. announced Monday the nominations for local environmental initiatives are now open for this year’s Lunhaw Awards.

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