Author: Paulo C. Rizal

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Read more about the article LUCKY FRUITS
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)

LUCKY FRUITS

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)

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Read more about the article FRUIT SELLER
FRUIT SELLER. Yongyong, 19, poses for a picture while selling fruits along Magallanes street in Davao City on Thursday, Dec. 29. Yongyong helps his uncle to earn his keep while classes have yet to resume. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

FRUIT SELLER

Yongyong, 19, poses for a picture while selling fruits along Magallanes street in Davao City on Thursday, Dec. 29. Yongyong helps his uncle to earn his keep while classes have yet to resume. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Climate change: Advocate warns of risks on using hydroflourocarbons
ENVIRONMENTALISTS. Renewable energy advocates Engr. Melvin Purzuelo, National Coordinator of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas (left) and Jessica Dator-Bercilla, Senior Advocacy and Policy Officer for Asia and the Middle East of Christian Aid (right) call for more public awareness regarding the dangers of Hydroflourocarbons, a type of greenhouse gas that was used as an alternative to Chloroflourocarbons, but causes bigger problem in the environment. Their groups held a forum at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Climate change: Advocate warns of risks on using hydroflourocarbons

A climate change advocate warned the public Wednesday of the dangers of hydroflourocarbons or HFCs over its recently discovered contribution to worsening conditions of global warming.

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Read more about the article Group says Central Mindanao vulnerable to climate change
Central Mindanao has been renamed as the SOCCSKSARGEN, which comprise the provinces of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. (google maps)

Group says Central Mindanao vulnerable to climate change

A climate advocate group said Wednesday that several areas in Central Mindanao are vulnerable to climate change because these areas were far away from large bodies of water.

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Read more about the article ENVIRONMENTALISTS
ENVIRONMENTALISTS. Renewable energy advocates Engr. Melvin Purzuelo, National Coordinator of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas (left) and Jessica Dator-Bercilla, Senior Advocacy and Policy Officer for Asia and the Middle East of Christian Aid (right) call for more public awareness regarding the dangers of Hydroflourocarbons, a type of greenhouse gas that was used as an alternative to Chloroflourocarbons, but causes bigger problem in the environment. Their groups held a forum at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

ENVIRONMENTALISTS

Renewable energy advocates Engr. Melvin Purzuelo, National Coordinator of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas (left) and Jessica Dator-Bercilla, Senior Advocacy and Policy Officer for Asia and the Middle East of Christian Aid (right) call for more public awareness regarding the dangers of Hydroflourocarbons, a type of greenhouse gas that was used as an alternative to Chloroflourocarbons, but causes bigger problem in the environment. Their groups held a forum at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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