Read more about the article Durian production likely to increase in this year’s Kadayawan festival
A 45-year-old fruit vendor, ?Alan Coquilla, ?tends to his durian display at the ?Bangkerohan public market in Davao City. He has been selling fruits for 13 years where he gets the income to send his five children to school. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Durian production likely to increase in this year’s Kadayawan festival

Davaoeños and tourists alike can expect increased supply of durian at this year's Kadayawan Festival.

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All set for SciTech Gab set in July

With the goal of bringing science to the grassroots level, the annual National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) set to be held at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang on July 6-8, will showcase the capacity of science experts to inspire a greater appreciation for local technologies.

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Read more about the article Full implementation of children’s welfare law urged
PLAY TIME. Children spend their time playing inside the Barangay Matina's child minding center unmindful of the intermittent rain that caused the swelling of the Matina Pangi river to alarming levels on Monday evening, January 2. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Full implementation of children’s welfare law urged

Despite the city’s winning streak as the most child-friendly city, the ordinance promoting children’s welfare was "inefficiently implemented" and largely ignored.

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Farmers in Davao City sell various organic fruits, vegetables and seedlings at Rizal Park market, Oct. 14, Friday Afternoon. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Nutrition celebration highlights household gardening

As the month of July signals the launch of the nationwide Nutrition Month Celebration, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) along with its partnering agencies, is reviving its campaign in promoting household gardening as a means to combat the prevalence of malnutrition particularly among Filipino children.

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