Duterte slams “God’s antiquated policy” on population

Davao city Mayor Rodrigo Duterte defended the revised Local Development Plan for Children (LDPC) against objections raised by the Catholic Church to the city's reproductive health and safe pregnancy program. "God's policy is antiquated and it cannot help the people who are reeling from poverty," Duterte said during his weekly television program ?Gikan sa Masa para sa Masa.?

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Soaring cost of rice makes life harder for Davao’s poor

Families are having a hard time coping with the increasing price of rice amidst the reported local and global supply shortage.

A child dozes on her mother's shoulder while waiting for their turn to buy NFA rice in Agdao public market. (Photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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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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