Government told to rely less on rice imports
Reaction to SONA 2008
The eighth state of the nation address (SONA) of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo elicited different reactions. Progressive groups staged their own version of the SONA, which they believe reflect the "real" condition of the Filipino people. People from the government, church, business and men on the streets also share their views. Some still believe in what the President said but others were so impressed by her speech.
Improve people’s access to health services to fight leptospirosis, health group says
By CJ KUIZON | Davao Today
Dr. Lynn Redoble, executive director of the Community Based Health Services Incorporated (CBHS), said efficient sewerage and garbage collection system would greatly decrease cases of leptospirosis while better access to health care and sanitation could mean early detection of the disease.Wishlist for the SONA
Davao Today asks people on the streets about what they expect from the President's state of the nation address on Monday, and in return, got a wish list of what people think government should do to alleviate their plight.
Davao workers press for the legislated 125-peso across the board wage increase
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN | Davao Today
According to the June 2008 statistics of the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), a family of six?the average household member of a regular Filipino family?in the Davao region, needs 760 pesos a day to live decently. But the current minimum wage in the region is only 265 pesos--short of 495 pesos for a family's living wage per day. Workers have been demanding for an increase in the minimum wage to make ends meet.- Go to the previous page
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