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Read more about the article Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5% with 4.8M
A mother whose 6-month old baby has a swelling neck is among the crowd who waited for the arrival of Vice President Jejomar Binay during his visit in Carmen, Davao del Norte. They were hoping to get help for the medication of her baby. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5% with 4.8M

Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5 percent over five years, which is higher than the national population growth rate, according to the Commission on Population 11.

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Read more about the article GPH-NDF formal talks to resume in July 
The members of the negotiating panel from the government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front pose for a group picture after the successful preliminary talks in Oslo, Norway from June 14-15, 2016. (Photo from Facebook page of incoming Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao )

GPH-NDF formal talks to resume in July 

The formal peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines will resume in the third week of July in Oslo, Norway, officials announced.

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Read more about the article Davao’s LGBT advocates mourn for victims of Orlando shooting
Members of the LGBT community carry a giant rainbow flag as they march against discrimination during the first Pride March in Davao City on Wednesday, June 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)

Davao’s LGBT advocates mourn for victims of Orlando shooting

The LGBT community here expressed condemnation of the Orlando, Florida shooting that killed at least 49 people, and injured 53 others.

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Read more about the article ‘President is key for the peace talks to succeed’
Fr. Christopher Ablon (right) of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente sits with National Democratic Front spokesman Fidel Agcaoili during a press briefing in Ateneo de Davao University on Wednesday, June 8. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

‘President is key for the peace talks to succeed’

A leader of a church alliance said three factors must be present to ensure the progress of the resumption of the peace process between the government and the National Democratic Front.

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