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Read more about the article Green groups in Davao back Lopez, ask CA to confirm env’t chief
FOR THE CHILDREN. Norma Javellana, 70, an official of Tambayan Center for Children's Rights, Inc joins the call for the confirmation of Environment Secretary-designate Gina Lopez in a rally held Wednesday in Roxas Avenue, Davao City. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Green groups in Davao back Lopez, ask CA to confirm env’t chief

In his message, AdDU school president Fr. Joel Tabora said it is only now that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has a leader who is “passionate about the environment.”

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Read more about the article Green group wants DENR to ban arsenic in wood treatment
FINISHING TOUCH. A carpenter applies varnish to this foldable wooden chair along Davao City’s Boulevard Street. A set of foldable wooden table and two chairs costs 1,500 pesos. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Green group wants DENR to ban arsenic in wood treatment

The EcoWaste Coalition urged Monday the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to permanently ban the use of arsenic, a known carcinogen, for the treatment and preservation of wood.

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Read more about the article Corruption at NIA? Peter Laviña denies asking money from contractors
CRITERIA. Team Duterte spokesperson Peter Laviña says that they have four criteria to consider ?in selecting the members? of the ?President-elect Rodrigo Duterte's cabinet members?:? shared vision, ?i?ntegrity, ?a?bility and personal sacrifice.? (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Corruption at NIA? Peter Laviña denies asking money from contractors

Peter Laviña said to spare President Rodrigo Duterte from the embarrassment he voluntarily resigned from his post.

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Read more about the article Boy recovered from Abu Sayyaf, 31 hostages remain
President Rodrigo Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. (King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo)

Boy recovered from Abu Sayyaf, 31 hostages remain

Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza said there are still 27 foreigners and Filipinos held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf, six of whom are Vietnamese.

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