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Read more about the article Hunger still stalks Mindanao, accelerates to 19%
In this file photo, an old woman and a young girl beg for alms on the stairs of the San Pedro Cathedral. The National Economic and Development Authority launched recently its anti-hunger and anti-poverty program dubbed “Ambisyon Natin 2040.”(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Hunger still stalks Mindanao, accelerates to 19%

As hunger rate falls in Metro Manila and Visayas, thousands of Mindanaons suffer hunger as the hunger rate rose from 13 percent to 19 percent in the island.

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Read more about the article Coast guard to conduct random vessel checks in Davao
In lieu of the Duterte administration's campaign against illegal drugs, Lieutenant Commander Restituto Concio Jr. of the Philippine Coast Guard in Davao announces that they will be conducting random checks on sea vessels, both foreign and domestic that will dock on Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Coast guard to conduct random vessel checks in Davao

Both foreign and domestic vessels will undergo random inspections for illegal drugs and other contraband to be conducted by the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG).

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Read more about the article 287 drug users surrender in Davao 
Davao City Police Chief Michael John Dubria maintains that only drug suspects and criminals who resist arrest are in danger of being killed. Dubria said policemen must also defend themselves in their line of duty. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

287 drug users surrender in Davao 

A total of 287 drug users have surrendered to the police during its buy-bust operations from June 30 to July 5.

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