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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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Read more about the article COA flags P115-M combined personnel motivation incentives in 2 Northern Mindanao LGUs

COA flags P115-M combined personnel motivation incentives in 2 Northern Mindanao LGUs

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) questioned a combined P115.376 million in personnel motivation incentives (PMIs) granted by Valencia City and the Bukidnon provincial government to appointive and elective…

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Read more about the article CSOs challenge ASEAN Energy Business Forum over renewable projects, electricity costs
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CSOs challenge ASEAN Energy Business Forum over renewable projects, electricity costs

MANILA, Philippines — On the last day of the ASEAN Energy Business Forum on Oct. 6, civil society organizations (CSOs) held a counter news conference flagging the country’s energy plight—privatization, deregulation…

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Read more about the article Rising fuel prices cut into Davao drivers’ earnings
JEEPNEY DRIVER’S PLIGHT. After a long day behind the wheel, jeepney driver Gomer Sanchez says rising fuel costs are leaving him with little to take home to his wife and two children. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante and Ian Peter Guanzon)

Rising fuel prices cut into Davao drivers’ earnings

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—For jeepney driver Gomer Sanchez, a long day behind the wheel now leaves little money to take home after diesel prices crossed the three-digit mark.  Sanchez, 41, has…

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