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Read more about the article Youth solon hits Duterte anew for planned revival of ROTC
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte announces he is working on a law that will revive the Reserve Officers Training Corps during the opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa 2017 at the Binirayan Sports Complex in Antique on April 23, 2017. (Toto Lozano/Presidential Photo)

Youth solon hits Duterte anew for planned revival of ROTC

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Kabataan Partylist Representative Sarah Elago scored Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after he made a pitch again to revive the Reserve Officers Training Corps as mandatory in school curriculum.…

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Read more about the article NUSP: Rules on free college tuition policy akin to ‘socialized tuition system’

NUSP: Rules on free college tuition policy akin to ‘socialized tuition system’

DAVAO CITY, Philippines— The National Union of Students of the Philippines on Wednesday criticized the implementing rules and regulations for the tuition-free schooling in both state colleges and universities, saying…

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Read more about the article Group tells DAR: Punish Agrikulto, end ‘aryendo’ system in Hacienda Luisita

Group tells DAR: Punish Agrikulto, end ‘aryendo’ system in Hacienda Luisita

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Members of the Unyon ng mga Manggawa sa Agrikultura urged the Department of Agrarian Reform to press charges against Agrikulto Inc. including the lessees of distributed agricultural lands…

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Read more about the article Beware of ‘anti-cancer’ herbal food supplements, doctors say
BEWARE. Dr. Ellie May Villegas of the Philippine Society of Medical Oncologists warns the public about food supplements claiming to be substitutes for conventional cancer treatment. Villegas said most advertised food supplements, if not actually effective, actually also interfere with chemotherapy, causing even more problems. Villegas was among the resource persons of the forum titled "Holistic Oncology: Understanding Complementary versus Alternative Medicine" held at the Marco Polo Hotel on Friday, April 21. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Beware of ‘anti-cancer’ herbal food supplements, doctors say

A group of doctors specializing in the treatment of cancers warned the public on Friday about several herbal food supplements advertising as replacements for traditional cancer treatment, such as radio and chemotherapy.

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