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Read more about the article Deped: No more ‘classes under the mango tree’, but teachers say otherwise
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. A total of 2,732 students of Mintal Comprehensive High School in Barangay Mintal, Davao City line up for the first flag ceremony of the school year during the opening of classes on Monday, June 5. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Deped: No more ‘classes under the mango tree’, but teachers say otherwise

Having classes “under the mango tree” is a thing of the past, said Education Secretary Leonor Briones, Tuesday.

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Read more about the article Survey says Davao youth starts drinking, smoking as early as 12 years old  

Survey says Davao youth starts drinking, smoking as early as 12 years old  

A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Popular Opinion (IPO) of the University of Mindanao revealed that the youth here started smoking and drinking when they were 12 years old, six years earlier than the common age.

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Read more about the article Public schools to tighten security measures on opening of classes
Parents and their children are in a hurry not to be late for the first day of school in Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Senior Central Elementary School in Davao City where 4,349 students are enrolled. The Department of Education said 25 million students from both public and private schools are back to school on Monday, June 13. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Public schools to tighten security measures on opening of classes

Big public schools in the city have set stricter security measures to ensure the safety of the students as classes open on June 5.

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Read more about the article City government releases 30 guidelines for business sectors amid Martial Law

City government releases 30 guidelines for business sectors amid Martial Law

The Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC) Chief, Lemuel Ortonio, said in a press conference on Thursday, June 1, that there are 30 guidelines for business to remember during Martial Law. These were collectively developed by the city government and the business sectors during a consultation with business sectors through the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Inc. and the City Government of Davao, and subsequently released through the City Information Office (CIO) on Friday, June 2.

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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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