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RESIDENTS. A young mother with her three children witness the fire that razed a score of houses in Magsaysay St., Davao City on Tuesday, Feb. 21 . (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Addressing RH woes? Gov’t told to ‘go beyond’ birth control

A women’s group has urged the government to go beyond the concept of family planning as it welcomes the full implementation of the country’s Reproductive Health law.

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Read more about the article Tagum receives P1M for winning nutrition program contest
Mayor Rellon and Councilor Sator together with the city delegates receive the 1 million cash prize, the plaque of recognition, and the Green Banner Award during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held at SMX Convention, Lanang, Davao City. An additional nutrition program is expected to come to fruition to utilize the pot money. (Ziyarah Manalo/CIO Tagum)

Tagum receives P1M for winning nutrition program contest

Tagum City was awarded as this year’s grand slam winner for being a Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) on the implementation of the local government’s nutrition programs, it was learned on Monday, October 30.

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Read more about the article ‘Macho image’ makes fewer male Dabawenyo to choose vasectomy
Jeff Fuentes, Population Division Head of the Davao City Health Office, invites men to undergo vasectomy and to be proactive in family planning. He says responsible family planning helps address maternal deaths and infant mortality. ( Photo courtesy of SM Lanang Premier Publicity)

‘Macho image’ makes fewer male Dabawenyo to choose vasectomy

The City Health Office (CHO) Population Division said on Friday, October 27 that there were fewer male Dabawenyos who underwent vasectomy procedure this year compared to the data in 2016.

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