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Read more about the article NFA-Davao imports 166, 000 sacks of rice from Thailand
Edegary Roncal, National Food Authority Davao City field office manager, announces their importation of some 20,000 metric tons of Thailand rice due to the recent dry spell that hit the Philippines. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

NFA-Davao imports 166, 000 sacks of rice from Thailand

The National Food Authority in this city has imported 166, 000 sacks of rice from Thailand which would be distributed across Davao region and several parts of North Cotabato, an official said Monday.

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Read more about the article DOE calls for efficient power use to mitigate crisis
SAVE UP. Department of Energy Undersecretary Benito Ranque says while the government is looking for ways of addressing the annual power crisis, citizens must also learn how to efficiently use and save power. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

DOE calls for efficient power use to mitigate crisis

A high ranking official from the Department of Energy urged consumers to use power efficiently to mitigate the recurring power crisis.

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Read more about the article Doctors warn effects of digital media to children
Dr. Michael Manalaysay, chairman of the Pediatrics Department of the Southern Philippines Medical Center echoed the same concerns, but said that early exposure to digital media not only can result into developmental problems, but also lead to physical ailments as well. (photo from flickr.com)

Doctors warn effects of digital media to children

Saying that early exposure of children to digital media may have several effects in their behavior, developmental behavioral pediatricians here called for parents to regulate the use of such devices, especially those younger than three years old.

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Read more about the article IP school to celebrate 12th year
LEARNING. Lumad (tribal) pupils from the Salugpongan Ta Tanu Igkanugon Community Learning Center Inc in an evacuation center in Davao City focus on their lessons while their relatives and elders join a long march to the national capital to call on a stop to the killing of their leaders. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

IP school to celebrate 12th year

A community school for the indigenous peoples here in Mindanao will commemorate its 12th founding anniversary despite the threats it faces since its establishment.

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