Author: ROBBY JOY D. SALVERON

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TAPESTRY SHOW. The Philippines’ top models showcase Kalinga-inspired clothes during the tapestry fashion and musical show at the 11th Ambassadors’ Tour, on Friday, July 14 at the SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

TAPESTRY SHOW

The Philippines’ top models showcase Kalinga-inspired clothes during the tapestry fashion and musical show at the 11th Ambassadors’ Tour, on Friday, July 14 at the SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article 11TH AMBASSADORS’ TOUR
11TH AMBASSADORS' TOUR. President Rodrigo Duterte along with Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary, Alan Peter Cayetano (first row, third from left) and Department of Tourism- Tourism Advocacy and Public Affairs Undersecretary, Kat de Castro (first row, right) pose with participants from San Francisco, USA in a photo opportunity on Friday, July 14, at the SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. The 11th Ambassadors' Tour is aimed to entice Filipino-Americans to deepen their appreciation of the rich culture and beauty of the Philippines and as well as promote the tourism industry of the country. The 193 participants from North America is to experience and enjoy two destinations- Metro Manila and Davao, within July 11-16.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

11TH AMBASSADORS’ TOUR

President Rodrigo Duterte along with Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary, Alan Peter Cayetano (first row, third from left) and Department of Tourism- Tourism Advocacy and Public Affairs Undersecretary, Kat de Castro (first row, right) pose with participants from San Francisco, USA in a photo opportunity on Friday, July 14, at the SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Population in Mt. Diwalwal down to 11,000
LESSER MINING OPERATIONS. Atty. Felix Alicer, Regional Coordinator of Program Monitoring Coordination Center (PMCC)- National Task Force Diwalwal says the number of population of residents around the areas for small scale mining operations has decreased since residents get lower income because of lesser mining activities. In a press conference in Davao City on Monday, July 10, Alicer said that since resources in mining are exhaustible, it is possible that miners are having difficulties in the operations.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Population in Mt. Diwalwal down to 11,000

The population in Mt. Diwalwal, Monkayo, Compostela Valley province has decreased to about 11,000 compared to the 100,000 recorded since 1980’s when the area was discovered to be a gold rush site, an official said.

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Read more about the article Davao City seizes 4,000 refilled butane gas canisters
DO NOT PATRONIZE. Davao City Business Bureau Officer-in-charge, Atty. Marissa Torrentera describes butane gas canisters as “very thin” compared to the welded steel cylinders where liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is stored. In the I-Speak press conference held at the City Engineer’s Office on Thursday, July 13, Torrentera called on the public to not patronize the buying and use of refilled butane gas canisters because of the danger it poses.

Davao City seizes 4,000 refilled butane gas canisters

About 4,000 refilled butane gas canisters were confiscated in June alone by the multi-agency task force in the city, an official said.

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PRACTICE DRILL. A police squad along Ponciano Street, Davao City carries stretchers and a supposed wounded police officer in a practice drill on Thursday, July 13. The first Davao City-wide Shake Out drill will be conducted tomorrow morning to develop disaster resilience and evaluate the level of preparedness of the people and the different response teams.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

PRACTICE DRILL

A police squad along Ponciano Street, Davao City carries stretchers and a supposed wounded police officer in a practice drill on Thursday, July 13. The first Davao City-wide Shake Out drill will be conducted tomorrow morning to develop disaster resilience and evaluate the level of preparedness of the people and the different response teams.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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