DCWD says yellowish water in Cabantian safe for drinking

Despite the slightly yellowish water in Cabantian here, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) guaranteed that the water is safe to drink. DCWD Spokesperson Atty. Bernard Delima told reporters on Tuesday, July 4, that the water in Cabantian areas are yellowish because the pipelines in the area were not utilized for almost a year due to the ongoing improvement of waterworks.

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NUTRI-KARENDERIA. Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Dr. Maria Teresa Ungson says they are eyeing to launch a program for food establisents to label the calorie count on each food serving in Davao City. Ungson said in a press conference held at the SM City Davao, on Monday, July 3, that the program aims to lessen obesity and overweight cases in the city. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Nutrition Council 11 wants food establishment show calorie count

Are you conscious of your calorie intake? A new program of the Nutrition Council in Davao region aims to make the public be aware of the calories from the food served in the establishments.

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DOST: Exposing youth to science leads to more research, innovations

In celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW), the Department of Science and Technology called on young students to actively participate and be involved in science and research and development.

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Read more about the article PHL’s anti-drug war gains headway a year after Duterte’s presidency
SUCCESSFUL ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Isidro Lapeña says that President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” is a success a year after he was sworn in office. Lapeña presented PDEA’s first year report during the Mindanao Hour press briefing on Friday, June 30, at the C-Tree Hotel in Ecoland, Davao City.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

PHL’s anti-drug war gains headway a year after Duterte’s presidency

Despite criticisms on the anti-drug war, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said the present administration’s war on drugs is successful a year after President Rodrigo Duterte has taken the seat of presidency.

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Read more about the article Paquibato district has highest number of malnutrition cases in Davao City
LACK OF AWARENESS. City Health Office Nutrition Officer II Eloisa Simbahon points out the mothers’ lack of awareness and education as one of the factors why children experience malnutrition. Simbahon said in a press conference held at the City Engineer’s Office on Thursday, June 29, that government agencies are taking various actions to address the problem especially here in the city.

Paquibato district has highest number of malnutrition cases in Davao City

Paquibato District has the highest prevalence rate in terms of malnutrition cases in the city, a nutrition representative said.

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