CDO’s blind masseur finds life in massage therapy

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today Now that he earns for himself, “Nalipay ko kay dili na nako maperwisyo ang akong mga igsoon.  Makapalit na ko gikan sa akong hinagoan.  Kanang, mabuhi kog inusara (I’m happy that I can now fend for myself).”

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Peasant groups warn against corruption of Rotavirus vaccine fund

BY KENETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA Davao Today Citing cases where additional funding of health programs by the government failed to reduce ailments suffered especially by children in remote villages, Pedro Arnado of peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas in Southern Mindanao Region, hopes this one will not again be for naught.

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Framework agreement “tilted towards GPH, lessens autonomy of the Bangsamoro,” says NDFP’s Luis Jalandoni

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “It remains to be seen how the Bangsamoro, the new autonomous political entity will be formed. The present GPH-MILF Framework Agreement to be signed next week is heavily tilted towards the GPH and lessens the independence and autonomy of the Bangsamoro.” – NDFP peace panel chair Luis Jalandoni

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