Mindanao farmers can learn a lesson from Oton

Growing plants in the summer could be very difficult, especially for farmers in Mindanao more prone to the risks of temperature increase. But farmers in a Panay town can help Mindanao farmers cope with harsh weather.

Some of Nepthalie Betito's home-made organic fertilizers. (Photo by Cheryll D. Fiel)

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Media asked to improve coverage during disasters

For a country in the tropics surrounded by a belt of the world's most active volcanoes and regularly visited by typhoons, the need for stories that deal with disasters - how to avoid them and manage the risks - becomes more compelling. Unfortunately, in a country so prone to disasters and yet so lacking in mechanisms to prevent its adverse effects, there is a dearth of such stories.

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State of the City address: Bayan Muna’s vision — A society where true freedom, democracy, justice and peace prevail

By Joel G. Virador Bayan Muna national executive vice president Since its foundation in 1999, Bayan Muna remains diligent in making meaningful societal changes through the people's collective creativity and…

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State of the City address: Update on Security of Davao city and DCPO Development Initiatives

By JAIME MORENTE Director, Davao City Police Office Davao City remains peaceful despite the threats posed by terrorist and criminal elements. DCPO, in tandem with TF Davao, continues to address…

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