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Read more about the article Martial Law in Mindanao takes a heavy toll on small businesses
Grilled corn is a delight to both passers-by and this vendor who sells a piece at 15 pesos. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Martial Law in Mindanao takes a heavy toll on small businesses

The imposition of Martial Law in Mindanao is taking a heavy toll on small businesses operators in this city.

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Read more about the article Tourism sector remains optimistic despite losing millions on revenue
OPTIMISTIC. City Tourism Operations Officer Generose Tecson says the tourism industry remains positive despite the 20 million total revenue loss within the period from May 24-27, days after the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao during the iSpeak Forum on Thursday at the City Hall. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Tourism sector remains optimistic despite losing millions on revenue

Despite the estimated P20 million revenue loss in tourism, the City Tourism Office is still positive that the industry’s income will eecover amid the implementation of Martial Law in Mindanao, an official said, June 1.

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Read more about the article 16 Davao schools, 268 private colleges, universities nationwide to increase tuition this year

16 Davao schools, 268 private colleges, universities nationwide to increase tuition this year

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approved the application of 32 colleges and universities in Davao Region, half of these found in this city, to increase tuition and school fees for this school year.

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Read more about the article DTI rolls out price watch application to monitor market prices   
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 Davao traffic enforcers to arrest ‘distracted drivers’ sans RA 10913

Davao traffic enforcers to arrest ‘distracted drivers’ sans RA 10913

Traffic enforcers here will still apprehend drivers using cellular phones while on the road because of an existing ordinance signed by then mayor Rodrigo Duterte. This despite the suspension of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, or the Repubic Act 10913 on Tuesday, merely five days after it was implemented.

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