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Read more about the article Group pushes for banana industry council to address fusarium wilt
BANANA CONGRESS. Rene Delayon of the Federation of Cooperatives in Mindanao announces the organization of the Banana Congress 2016 which will gather the different sectors of the Banana industry to "address every challenge that affects this major dollar-earning industry." The congress will be held on October 6-7, 2016.

Group pushes for banana industry council to address fusarium wilt

The infection by fusarium wilt, popularly known as Panama disease, and the creation of a banana research center, would be major discussion issues in the coming Banana Congress this year, a banana industry leader said.

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Read more about the article Only 137 ‘ukay-ukay’ venders allowed in Davao night market
SECONDHAND. Ukay-ukay stalls -- where used clothes and other materials are sold at cheaper prices compared to new and signature ones -- abound in Davao City’s downtown area. Many cash-strapped locals patronize ukay-ukay. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Only 137 ‘ukay-ukay’ venders allowed in Davao night market

The City Government awarded rights to only 137 venders to resume their ukay-ukay vending along Roxas Avenue here, the designated night market area that was closed last week over alleged violation of city government agreement with them.

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Read more about the article DA urged to ban GMOs; support sustainable, pro-farmer agriculture
These boys are no strangers to farming as they plow the open field with a carabao at the Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation School (MISFI) compound in Barangay Kisante, Makilala, North Cotabato. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

DA urged to ban GMOs; support sustainable, pro-farmer agriculture

A group of farmers and scientists challenged the Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel "Manny" Piñol to support the farmers call on developing sustainable and safe agriculture.

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Read more about the article Public lying-in centers seen to curb maternal, infant mortality rate
A nurse takes the blood pressure of a pregnant mother during her regular pre-natal check up at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City. The Department of Health says that a pregnant woman should have at least four prenatal visits throughout her pregnancy to ensure the health of the mother and the baby. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Public lying-in centers seen to curb maternal, infant mortality rate

The City Health Office (CHO) sees the establishment of public lying-in centers in communities as a strategy to reduce maternal and infant mortality rate.

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