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Read more about the article Repeal of Epira law urged to lower power cost
PEOPLE’S DAY OF ACTION. Multi-sectoral alliance M-Power pickets outside the Aboitiz’s DLPC office, Friday. Militants said it’s the people’s day of action against power and water privatization when they scored the Epira law and Sen. Edgardo Angara’s Senate Bill 2997 that “encourages water privatization.” (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Repeal of Epira law urged to lower power cost

Gabriela Rep. Emmi De Jesus said repealing the Emergency Power Industry Reform Act would “provide affordable electricity for Filipino consumers which can be met by reversing the privatization of state power assets.”

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Read more about the article Crackdown vs. City Hall fixers up  
HUNDREDS FOR THE PARADE. Erwin Alparaque, Assistant City Administrator, says Thursday there are 361 groups that will participate the 76th Araw ng Dabaw parade this Saturday. He added the contingents are grouped into 10 divisions assigned with a number of marshals to assist the former. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Crackdown vs. City Hall fixers up  

Erwin Alparaque, chief of Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), said there are complaints about fixers offering fast processing of documents and transactions for a fee at the City Hall's frontline offices.

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Mothers and their children bear the hot weather while watching the civic parade. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Children’s citywide congress set on Nov. 21-23

The Council of Welfare for Children will hold a three-day citywide Children’s Congress here in a bid to identify and address the concerns and issues of children.

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Read more about the article Undas in Davao peaceful, normal – police?
A woman carrying her son ?submits to baggage inspection at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT). She would be going back to her hometown for the observance of the All Saints' Day. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

Undas in Davao peaceful, normal – police?

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said the weekend holidays in city was peaceful and normal due to heightened security and the smooth coordination with the public.

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Read more about the article CPP slams US over cancellation of PH-US arm deals
RED FLAG. The flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) waves in the wind somewhere in the province of Compostela Valley. The CPP celebrated the 44th anniversary of its re-establishment Wednesday. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

CPP slams US over cancellation of PH-US arm deals

The Communist Party of the Philippines slammed Wednesday the United States of America for its “hypocrisy” after it cancelled the supposed weapons sale to the Philippine National Police.

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