It would have been cheaper for government to source rice in the domestic market instead of importing rice abroad if there had been enough supply of rice in the country, according to the leader of the National Food Authority Employees Association (NFAEA).
Dr. Lynn Redoble, executive director of the Community Based Health Services Incorporated (CBHS), said efficient sewerage and garbage collection system would greatly decrease cases of leptospirosis while better access to health care and sanitation could mean early detection of the disease.
Davao Today asks people on the streets about what they expect from the President’s state of the nation address on Monday, and in return, got a wish list of what people think government should do to alleviate their plight.
Privilege Speech of Davao City councilor Atty. Angela Librado-Trinidad Chairperson, SP Committee on Women & Children After a reported incident…
The Kadayawan celebration in August this year will focus mainly on Davao’s “tribal diversity,” to give due recognition to the 10 tribal groups in the city. The commercial features the Davao tribes and projects reasons why tourists should visit Davao.
City officials voiced concerns over the continuing scarcity of cheap rice in the region, with the National Food Authority (NFA) failing to provide 60-70 percent of the city’s daily consumption.
Councilor said Davao’s attractions should not be limited to People’s Park, the Philippine Eagle conservation park, Malagos garden, Eden resort, Gap farm and the Crocodile farm but should also include lesser known sights that remind Davaoenos of their colorful culture and history.
Farmers groups in Davao are dismayed over the extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) until December 31. They’re calling instead for the approval of the “Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill” that seeks to implement free distribution of lands to farmers and lift the heavy amortization rates shouldered by CARP beneficiaries. It also seeks to promote cooperatives and other mutual-aid techniques, which the KMP believes will raise the productivity and the standard of living of farmers, eventually “laying the foundation for national industrialization.”
SOAKED. As rainy season begins, vehicles in Davao City never fail to immerse in heavy rains and floods. (davaotoday.com photo…
