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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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Read more about the article Think tank: NEDA’s anti-poverty program ambitious, luxurious
In this file photo, an old woman and a young girl beg for alms on the stairs of the San Pedro Cathedral. The National Economic and Development Authority launched recently its anti-hunger and anti-poverty program dubbed “Ambisyon Natin 2040.”(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Think tank: NEDA’s anti-poverty program ambitious, luxurious

An independent think tank branded as ambitious and luxurious the National Economic and Development Authority’s anti-hunger and anti-poverty program dubbed as “AmBisyon Natin 2040.”

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Read more about the article E-library seen to provide free books, educational materials
GOOD HABIT. During their lunch break, these students of Magallanes Elementary School read science textbooks at the City Library located in Sangguniang Panlungsod. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

E-library seen to provide free books, educational materials

A three-storey electronic library that offers “rich multimedia content and is accessible to the public” is set to be established here.

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