Read more about the article Davao pork prices drop; NMIS urges certificate checks
MEAT SECTION. Consumers shop for pork at Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City on the morning of Oct. 13, 2026. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Davao pork prices drop; NMIS urges certificate checks

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Pork prices in Davao Region have dropped over the past year, but concerns over African swine fever and varying consumer practices underscore the importance of ensuring meat has…

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EL NIÑO WATCH: Mindanao farmers reel from El Niño crop losses, P540 million in damage reported

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – When the weather conditions are favorable, Enalyn Basarte's farm usually yields 30 sacks of corn. But this dry season, her corn plants produced small kernels that…

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Read more about the article Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE. Students tap electronic ID cards at the entrance of Mabini National High School in Davao City. The system sends parents notifications when their children arrive and depart campus, said Marife Robles, an English and theatre arts teacher at the school. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Three deadly school shootings across the Philippines in 2026 have forced public schools in Davao City to tighten campus security, but teachers say they still lack some of…

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Read more about the article Fuel hikes squeeze jeepney drivers, commuters dry
Jeepney drivers in Davao City fuel up as diesel prices rise by PHP 2.60 per liter starting Tuesday, June 24, with another round of hikes expected later this week. The staggered increases follow global supply concerns amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. | via Christine Bustamante / DavaoToday Intern

Fuel hikes squeeze jeepney drivers, commuters dry

By Wendyl Geronimo and Roselle Ochobillo  For commuters, the recent P1 increase in jeepney fares may seem small. But for workers who rely on public  transportation every day, the additional…

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