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Davaoe?o Palanca winner writes for the poor

Post author:GERMELINA A. LACORTE
Post published:October 1, 2007
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Palanca Award winner from Davao City writes for the poor

Duterte undergoes surgery; Sara takes over

Post author:CHERYLL D. FIEL
Post published:October 1, 2007
Post category:Breaking News Crime & Public Safety DAVAO CITY Latest News Politics
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By CHERYLL D. FIEL | Davao Today

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, who was scheduled to undergo surgery last week, said he had no qualms leaving his post because he has complete trust in his daughter. Asked about the possibility of criminals on the loose while he is away, the mayor retorted, "When the cat is away, the tiger takes over," apparently alluding to his daughter.

Consumer protest

Post author:ACE R. MORANDANTE
Post published:October 1, 2007
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Members of Consumer Alert hold a demonstration in front of the Davao City Council to protest the planned 100-million peso loan by the Davao City Water District. According to them, such a loan is unnecessary and that DCWD consumers will ultimately be the ones paying for it. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan.)

Ramadan giveaway

Post author:ACE R. MORANDANTE
Post published:September 22, 2007
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Mayor Rodrigo Duterte hands a package of food to Muslim leaders at a mosque in Ecoland last week. Giving out food to Moro communities in Davao City during the Ramadan has been a yearly practice of the mayor. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)