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Davao councilors bid the city goodbye

Post author:CHERYLL D. FIEL
Post published:June 27, 2007
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By CHERYLL D. FIEL

They gave their farewell speeches at the end of their term on Tuesday. But they probably will not be missed because their names will linger in the halls of the City Council, courtesy of the relatives who replaced them.

Duty Free shop opens in Davao

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:June 27, 2007
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Duty Free Philippines general manager Michael Christian Kho being interviewed by the media during the opening of the Duty Free Shop at the Davao International Airport on Wednesday. It is the first and only Duty Free Shop in Mindanao. (Photo by Keith Bacongco)

Bayan Muna wants DCWD’s 30% water rate hike nullified, warns of new increase

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Post published:June 27, 2007
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?The implementation of the 30% water rate increase was unjustifiable given the dire economic situation of the people who are mostly incapable of supporting their family?s daily and basic consumptions,? said Jeppie Ramada, Bayan Muna's Southern Mindanao regional coordinator.

Davao activists protest against torture

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:June 27, 2007
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Activists in Davao City held a demonstration on Tuesday, the International Day Against Torture, denouncing the political killings and abductions in the Philippines. The New York-based Human Rights Watch is expected to release tomorrow, Wednesday, a report on the atrocities allegedly being committed by state security forces against leftists and political dissenters. (Contributed photo)