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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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Read more about the article Councilor wants incentive-based anti-dengue ordinance
Councilor Mary Joselle Dilig-Villafuerte (davaotoday.com file photo)

Councilor wants incentive-based anti-dengue ordinance

City Councilor Mary Jocelle Villafuerte said she prefers an incentive-base?d ordinance to encourage the public to clean their homes and help the government in bringing down dengue cases.

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