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NOT HELPING. Rep. Leni Robredo, Liberal Party vice presidentiable wants the word war stopped between Presidentiable aspirants Mayor Rody Duterte and Mar Roxas "because it is not helping at all". She suggests to elevate their tiff to a level of discussing issues. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

VP Leni, economic team to join social development summit in Davao

Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo is expected to attend the two-day social and economic development summit, which will start Wednesday, August 17 at the SMX Lanang Convention Center here.

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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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