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Read more about the article Number of malnourished children in Davao still high
FREE LUNCH. Children enjoy eating their free lunch given by the Archbishop Nutrition Council during a regular nutritional status monitoring on Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Pag-asa Street, Davao City. Parents blame poverty and lack of job as the main reason why some of them could not afford to give their children proper nutrition. (Maricar Emata/davaotoday.com)

Number of malnourished children in Davao still high

Poor nutrition remains prevalent among children in this city, both government statistics and a church group here claimed.

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Read more about the article Private schools block increased subsidy to govt public colleges, universities
Graduates from the University of the Philippines Mindanao today bring umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain while waiting to get their own picture in front of the iconic oblation statue. The class of 2015 is the first batch of students to graduate on the rainy month of June in accordance to the UP System's shifting of the academic calendar from June-April to August-May in its goal of "maximizing the opportunities offered by ASEAN integration and global education partnerships." (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Private schools block increased subsidy to govt public colleges, universities

Private school heads do not welcome the proposed bill that would give eight billion pesos annually to public colleges and universities.

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Read more about the article Salaries up by P23-P29, workers call wage hike ‘loose change’
Workers call for peace based on justice and an end to human rights abuses against workers during a protest action coinciding with the 153rd Bonifacio Day at the Freedom Park in Davao City on Wednesday, Nov. 30. (Maricar Emata/davaotoday.com)

Salaries up by P23-P29, workers call wage hike ‘loose change’

Two years after the last adjustment in the minimum wage in the region, workers will get a P23 to P29 minimum wage increase depending on the sector and industry effective December 16.

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Read more about the article CHED to SUCs: Prioritize extension projects
COMMUNITY EXTENSION. The Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines urges state universities and colleges to bring their services to the community through extension projects. (From L-R) Dr. Angelo C. Alcala, a national scientist from Silliman University, Dr. Napoleon Juanilo Jr., director of the Office of Planning, Research and Knowledge Management of CHED and Dr. Candida B. Adalla of the National Agriculture and Fisheries Education System. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

CHED to SUCs: Prioritize extension projects

The Commission on Higher Education conducted a national extension conference on higher education to urge schools to create extension projects to bring teachers and scientists closer to communities.

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