Read more about the article FACT CHECK: Davao’s confidential funds were never used for its underground cabling projects
Never minding the perils of his job, a cable worker fixes damaged wires along Ponciano street.

FACT CHECK: Davao’s confidential funds were never used for its underground cabling projects

A look into the city government’s website will show that the underground cable project in Davao City was an initiative by the late councilor Leonardo Avila, Jr. through Ordinance No. 177, series of 2014.

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Read more about the article Davao Region’s dengue cases doubled from last year
Dr. Gerna Manatad, DOH XI’s assistant regional director, said the number of dengue cases in the region reached its peak in August but dropped in the third week of September. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Davao Region’s dengue cases doubled from last year

The Department of Health Region (DOH) XI reported that dengue cases have significantly increased largely affecting schoolchildren or those aged 10 and below.

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Read more about the article Tboli group works to restore indigenous crops, methods in Soccsksargen
INDIGENOUS FARMING. Tboli farmers working on a farm in the Soccsksargen region. (Photo courtesy of Welna Samulde)

Tboli group works to restore indigenous crops, methods in Soccsksargen

Motivated by the desire for a plentiful harvest of diverse crop varieties, the LFA launched a concerted effort to collect and document heirloom crops, especially grains still cultivated by the Tboli in upland farming communities around Lake Sebu.

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