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Read more about the article CHO: No letup in anti-dengue drive
Davao City Health Office, section chief of Tropical Disease Control, Elizabeth B. Banzon discourages the use of fogging to drive away the dengue-carrier mosquitoes because of chemicals in it. Instead, she urges the public to clean the surroundings where the mosquitoes lay their eggs. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

CHO: No letup in anti-dengue drive

Elizabeth Banzon of the Tropical disease division said they aim to change the behavior of households in cleanliness to prevent dengue.

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Read more about the article It’s a go for Davao’s Halal ordinance on October, councilor says
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It’s a go for Davao’s Halal ordinance on October, councilor says

This city is set to implement the Halal ordinance in October, ?Councilor Halila Y. Sudagar,? the chairperson of the committee on cultural communities and Muslim affairs, has announced.

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Read more about the article Aid-agency: PH loses P328 billion due to malnutrition
Where to Daang Matuwid? A Badjao girl seems to be waiting for a ride to take her away from her plight of begging for money in Davao City's busy JP Laurel Avenue. Poverty remains high in the region despite President Aquino's declaration of 'inclusive growth'. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Aid-agency: PH loses P328 billion due to malnutrition

Malnutrition is costing the Philippines P328 billion, a report by aid agency Save the Children Philippines said.

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Read more about the article Davaoeños urged to oppose SC decision on aerial spray
Anti-aerial spray group Mamamayan Ayaw sa Aerial Spraying (MAAS Network) announces that Surallah town officials of South Cotabato join other areas that passed an ordinance banning the use of aerial spray in their locality. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davaoeños urged to oppose SC decision on aerial spray

An environmental group has urged residents here to oppose the High Tribunal’s ruling that struck down a local ordinance banning the agricultural practice of aerial spraying.

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