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Read more about the article Officials alarmed over increasing cases of measles in Davao City
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Officials alarmed over increasing cases of measles in Davao City

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Davao City Health Office is conducting an outbreak response immunization (ORI) ?activity ?in ?several barangays ?here ?contain a possible measles outbreak. The move came after…

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Read more about the article TRAIN Law is a burden, not a gift – critics
Progressive groups on Wednesday, January 17, protest against the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law in Bankerohan public market in Davao City. The TRAIN Law is expected to reduce the income taxes of employed Filipinos enabling them to receive higher take-home pay. But the law is feared to affect low-income families as increased excise tax on goods pulls up prices of basic commodities. (Kenneth Paul P. Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

TRAIN Law is a burden, not a gift – critics

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — When President Rodrigo Duterte signed the passage of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Bill or Republic Act No. 10963 and offered it as…

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Read more about the article Two Jesuses take roles vacated after Pulong’s resignation
TWO JESUSES. Davao City Council's new majority floor leader, Councilor Jesus Melchor Quitain Jr., and new chairperson on Committee on Ethics and Good government, Jesus Joseph Zozobrado III take oath during the regular session on Tuesday, January 16. (Robby Joy Salveron / davaotoday.com)

Two Jesuses take roles vacated after Pulong’s resignation

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Two councilors took their oaths on Tuesday, January 16, for their new roles at the city council which were previously vacated due to adjustments when then-vice…

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