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Read more about the article ?Lower smoking prevalence rate? in Davao City? – survey
LESS PREVALENCE RATE. Dr. Ashley Lopez of Davao Chest Center says according to a local survey he conducted in 2013, the city has lesser prevalence rate compared to the national statistics. Lopez said in a press conference on Friday, July 28, he relates the figures to the strict implementation of the anti-smoking ordinance in the city. (Robby Joy D Salveron/davaotoday.com)

?Lower smoking prevalence rate? in Davao City? – survey

One major factor why the city’s prevalence rate on smoking is lower than the national prevalence rate is because of the strict implementation of the anti-smoking ordinance, an official said.

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Read more about the article No tuition, other fees collection in UP Mindanao next semester
Photo from Rene A. Estremera, University of the Philippines Mindanao Public Relations Officer

No tuition, other fees collection in UP Mindanao next semester

The ?University of the Philippines Mindanao announced on Friday that ?i?t will not be collecting tuition and other fees from students for the first semester of Academic year 2017?-?2018 until “further instructions”.

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Read more about the article Group warns public on health risks of fidget spinners
FIDGET SPINNERS. Fidget spinners are popular these days and are sold along the streets in Davao City for P80 to P100 each. However, the group Ecowaste Coalition warned of the health risks of hand spinners that have not passed quality tests. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Group warns public on health risks of fidget spinners

A health and environmental watch group warned the public on Thursday about the potential harm of using the popular fidget spinners that have not passed both quality and safety procedures.

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Read more about the article POPCOM confab in Davao: 172 officers gather to strengthen population management program
A two-day Regional Population Congress organized by the Commission on Population here gathered 172 officers to discuss and strengthen the country’s population management program.

POPCOM confab in Davao: 172 officers gather to strengthen population management program

A two-day Regional Population Congress organized by the Commission on Population here gathered 172 officers to discuss and strengthen the country’s population management program.

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Read more about the article Davao City’s hotel?s? ?take toll on first 30 days of martial law, study says
MARKET RESEARCH. PRIME Philippines Founder and Managing Director, Jet Yu, presents the result of the research they conducted to validate the real situation of property business in Davao City amid the implementation of martial law in Mindanao. In a press conference on Monday, July 24, Yu said the city’s hotel sector records a significant drop in terms of bookings and reservations during the 30-day period of Martial law. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Davao City’s hotel?s? ?take toll on first 30 days of martial law, study says

The hotel sector here took the brunt ?of negative impression ?in the first 30 days of Martial law in Mindanao, a study revealed.

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