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Read more about the article CHO: No letup in anti-dengue drive
Davao City Health Office, section chief of Tropical Disease Control, Elizabeth B. Banzon discourages the use of fogging to drive away the dengue-carrier mosquitoes because of chemicals in it. Instead, she urges the public to clean the surroundings where the mosquitoes lay their eggs. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

CHO: No letup in anti-dengue drive

Elizabeth Banzon of the Tropical disease division said they aim to change the behavior of households in cleanliness to prevent dengue.

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Read more about the article Aid-agency: PH loses P328 billion due to malnutrition
Where to Daang Matuwid? A Badjao girl seems to be waiting for a ride to take her away from her plight of begging for money in Davao City's busy JP Laurel Avenue. Poverty remains high in the region despite President Aquino's declaration of 'inclusive growth'. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Aid-agency: PH loses P328 billion due to malnutrition

Malnutrition is costing the Philippines P328 billion, a report by aid agency Save the Children Philippines said.

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Read more about the article Councilor wants incentive-based anti-dengue ordinance
Councilor Mary Joselle Dilig-Villafuerte (davaotoday.com file photo)

Councilor wants incentive-based anti-dengue ordinance

City Councilor Mary Jocelle Villafuerte said she prefers an incentive-base?d ordinance to encourage the public to clean their homes and help the government in bringing down dengue cases.

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