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Read more about the article Halo-halo in Davao, all year round
NANAY'S HALO-HALO. Customers love to eat halo-halo at a stall in Agdao public market because they serve it with a lot of ingredients at a very affordable price. More importantly, they say, it's delicious and caters to people from all walks of life. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Halo-halo in Davao, all year round

By LEIGH E. DALUGDOG

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Read more about the article Digging the ukay-ukay
SECONDHAND. Ukay-ukay stalls -- where used clothes and other materials are sold at cheaper prices compared to new and signature ones -- abound in Davao City’s downtown area. Many cash-strapped locals patronize ukay-ukay. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Digging the ukay-ukay

Despite a law banning the commercial importation of used clothing and rags, the selling of imported used clothing and apparel or relief clothes at cheaper prices in the ukay-ukay market continues to proliferate in the country.  The booming ukay ukay phenomenon also threatens to suppress the local garments industry.

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Read more about the article One fine day in the Araw ng Dabaw
ON THE SIDELINES. An old beggar asks for alms while others were busy catching a view of the parade during the 75th Araw ng Dabaw celebration. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

One fine day in the Araw ng Dabaw

The entire Araw ng Dabaw celebration peaked with Friday morning’s civic parade, the biggest so far in the entire charter celebration.  It showcased 284 floats from different contingents.  

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