Read more about the article Envi group warned on toxic art materials openly sold to the public
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Envi group warned on toxic art materials openly sold to the public

An environmental group has raised the alert on toxic art materials following its purchase of crayon and watercolor sets that have been previously verified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as containing heavy metals.

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Read more about the article ‘Not a raid’, BOC clarified inspection on Bukidnon sugar producers
A government worker inspects the mound of sugar bags inside the Crystal Sugar Company Warehouse in Barangay North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon Province. (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Customs CDO Facebook page)

‘Not a raid’, BOC clarified inspection on Bukidnon sugar producers

On August 23, the bureau’s representatives, together with representatives from the army, police, and the Sugar Regulatory Administration conducted a surprise inspection of the Crystal Sugar Company Inc. warehouse in North Poblacion village, Maramag town.

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Read more about the article Harvest shortage forces Davao to outsource fruits for Kadayawan
'KING OF FRUITS.' Jaime Ruar, 73, sorts out the durians he purchased from Toril district before selling it at the Bangkerohan Public Market in Davao City on Saturday, October 21. His truck contains P80,000-worth of durian, from which he expects to earn P200,000. (Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

Harvest shortage forces Davao to outsource fruits for Kadayawan

Edgardo Haspe, CAO officer-in-charge, attributed the insufficient harvest to the unusual weather patterns which affected the supposed schedule of production.

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