DAVAO CITY — Bayan Muna criticized here today the Commission on Election?s proposal to implement the so-called ?Panganiban formula? or the first party rule in the partylist system which will consequently trim down the representation of marginalized sectors in the House of Congress.
In his TV program on Sunday, Duterte said he is scheduled to undergo a "nerve conduction velocity" (NCV) test to check his spine. He said he has been feeling numbness in the left portion of his body, from the neck down to his chest. Often, he said, he had difficulty closing his fist or gripping his fingers. Depending on the results of the test, he might have to undergo surgery, he said.
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Excerpts of “Gikan sa Masa Para Sa Masa” telecast, June 3, 2007, ABS-CBN Davao, hosted by Councilor Mabel Acosta
Host: Ang pinakadako nga pangutana karun mga kaigsoonan para kang Mayor Duterte is ah, kabahin sa iyang maayong panglawas no. Naa ba kay gibati Mayor ug unsay dangatan sa mga taga Davao kay this is a public concern no, because you are the leader of the City, ikaw ang amahan sa dakbayan, concerned ang publiko kabahin sa imong panglawas?
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DAVAO CITY — Writers and photographers from different Asian scuba diving magazines are arriving here on June 4-5 to check the diving sites in Davao City and at the Island Garden City of Samal.
?They will be helping us to promote our diving sites through their different magazines,? said Wind and Wave Davao general manager Richard Agraba.
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DAVAO CITY — The market will be flooded with Durian fruit with the forthcoming bumper harvest come August this year.
In an interview with SODACO officer Edgardo Lagman, he said that after the long dry spell SODACO is anticipating a tremendous increase in yield.
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