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Read more about the article Group slams DoF for restricting crop insurance coverage of coconut farmers
A young boy exhibits his agility by climbing the coconut tree with ease at the Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Incorporated School (MISFI) compound in Barangay Kisante, Makilala, North Cotabato. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com file photo)

Group slams DoF for restricting crop insurance coverage of coconut farmers

A group of farmers advocates has criticized the recent move of the Department of Finance (DoF) restricting both the amount and sources of funding for the crop insurance coverage of coconut farmers.

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Read more about the article Group urges community support for people with mental health issues
Photo from Philippine Mental Health Association-Davao Chapter's Facebook page

Group urges community support for people with mental health issues

The local chapter of Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) rallies anew for a massive awareness campaign on the proper handling of mental health issues commonly experienced by any individual within the family or in the community.

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Read more about the article In CDO, dad mulls national econ summit to resolve looming crisis
Cagayan de Oro Councilor George Goking (3rd from left) joins the City Price Coordinating Council inspecting team to check the prices of basic commodities in the city’s malls and major supermarkets on June 1, 2022. (Photo courtesy of the Cagayan de Oro City Information Office)

In CDO, dad mulls national econ summit to resolve looming crisis

To address the skyrocketing prices of fuel and basic commodities, a member of the local council in this city plans to hold the economic summit, as soon as all elected officials are sworn into office next month.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: YouTuber’s claim on PH as debt-free because of Duterte is FALSE

FACT CHECK: YouTuber’s claim on PH as debt-free because of Duterte is FALSE

While it is true that NG paid in full its outstanding P300-billion provisional advances to the BSP before its maturity in June 11, the Bureau of the Treasury in a press release on May 5 said that NG’s total outstanding debt stood at P12.68 trillion as of end-March 2022.

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