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Read more about the article UP Mindanao has 3 magna cum laude, 42 cum laude this year
Graduates from the University of the Philippines Mindanao today bring umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain while waiting to get their own picture in front of the iconic oblation statue. The class of 2015 is the first batch of students to graduate on the rainy month of June in accordance to the UP System's shifting of the academic calendar from June-April to August-May in its goal of "maximizing the opportunities offered by ASEAN integration and global education partnerships." (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

UP Mindanao has 3 magna cum laude, 42 cum laude this year

The University of the Philippines Mindanao will have three magna cum laude and 42 cum laude graduates for its 19th Commencement Exercise on Tuesday, June 28.

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Read more about the article Bello: Workers’ regularization helpful to companies
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello says the Duterte administration is determined to resolve the issue of contractualization of workers. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)

Bello: Workers’ regularization helpful to companies

Incoming Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said he does not believe that regularizing employees will hamper the progress of a business. He said that it is even helpful to businesses when workers are regularized as this would motivate them to be productive.

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Read more about the article Duterte to meet with PH business leaders in Davao
Presumptive President Rodrigo R. Duterte (file photo)

Duterte to meet with PH business leaders in Davao

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet with the country's business leaders on Tuesday, June 21 as the conference discussing how to ensure inclusive growth with the new administration's 10-point socio-economic agenda culminates.

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Read more about the article Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5% with 4.8M
A mother whose 6-month old baby has a swelling neck is among the crowd who waited for the arrival of Vice President Jejomar Binay during his visit in Carmen, Davao del Norte. They were hoping to get help for the medication of her baby. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5% with 4.8M

Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5 percent over five years, which is higher than the national population growth rate, according to the Commission on Population 11.

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