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DTI XI Trade and Industry Specialist, Dexter P. Bermudez, Sr. demonstrates how the DTI application, "e-Presyo" can be accessed and used by the public, in a press conference held at the Habi at Kape, May 31.

DTI rolls out price watch application to monitor market prices   

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) introduced a new application to help the public monitor prices of necessities in the market.

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Read more about the article IRR to institutionalize ‘halal’ certification in PHL
Grocery photo courtesy of Caden Crawford / Creative Commons

IRR to institutionalize ‘halal’ certification in PHL

The institutionalization of the certification of halal products in the country will not push through unless the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10817 is completed and implemented.

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Read more about the article Beware of ‘anti-cancer’ herbal food supplements, doctors say
BEWARE. Dr. Ellie May Villegas of the Philippine Society of Medical Oncologists warns the public about food supplements claiming to be substitutes for conventional cancer treatment. Villegas said most advertised food supplements, if not actually effective, actually also interfere with chemotherapy, causing even more problems. Villegas was among the resource persons of the forum titled "Holistic Oncology: Understanding Complementary versus Alternative Medicine" held at the Marco Polo Hotel on Friday, April 21. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Beware of ‘anti-cancer’ herbal food supplements, doctors say

A group of doctors specializing in the treatment of cancers warned the public on Friday about several herbal food supplements advertising as replacements for traditional cancer treatment, such as radio and chemotherapy.

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Read more about the article Power interruptions set on Mar. 26-27
With the help of flashlights, it's business as usual for store owner Leo Garcia amid the recurring outages in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)

Power interruptions set on Mar. 26-27

The Davao Light and Power Co. announced Thursday, Mar. 23 that they will conduct two 15-minute power interruptions on March 26 and March 27 affecting the city's major areas.

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