Read more about the article Militants hit Duterte’s subservience to China as 29 ‘lopsided’ agreements signed
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Militants hit Duterte’s subservience to China as 29 ‘lopsided’ agreements signed

The militant Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) here denounced President Rodrigo Duterte for shamelessly bowing down to China as Prime Minister Xi Jinping visits the country to sign agreement on infrastructure including the joint oil and gas exploration between the Philippines and China in the disputed West Philippine Sea.

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Read more about the article Monument to honor heroism of Datu Bago
The bust statue of Datu Bago at the Museo Dabawenyo along Magallanes St. in Davao City. (Photo taken from Bro. Karl Gaspar's Facebook post)

Monument to honor heroism of Datu Bago

The Davao City Culture and Arts Council is now accepting design proposals from local artists for a monument to be built in honor of Datu Bago. The monument is meant to recognize the heroism of Datu Bago in opposing colonial rule by defending the Davao against the Spanish colonizers.

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Environmentalists urge Sara to sign ordinance to protect Shrine Hills

After the City council of Davao amended the 2013 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, environmental group Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) now urge the City Mayor’s office to sign the amended ordinance and implement it with tight monitoring.

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Read more about the article Davao City shells out P42 M for Yuletide festivities
SWEET SIGHT. The candy-themed light show outside the Davao City Hall is an inviting sight for residents and tourists. The light show was part of the month-long Pasko Fiesta celebration that kicked off with a festive opening program at the Rizal Park on Friday night, December 1. (Kenneth Paul P. Senarillos/davaotoday.com)

Davao City shells out P42 M for Yuletide festivities

The city government has earmarked P42 million budget for the month-long celebration of Pasko Fiesta this December.

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Read more about the article Cops deployed to Davao City cemeteries
MEMENTO A framed photo is placed among the tombs in Tibungco Cemetery during the observance of All Soul's Day on November 2. In this day, Relatives bring not only mementos such as photographs and flowers for their departed relatives, some also bring food, liquor and cigarettes and place them atop the tombs. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Cops deployed to Davao City cemeteries

Police have been sent to public and private cemeteries today ahead of the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.this week.

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