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NEW SIGNS IN CHINATOWN. The Davao Chinatown Development Council unveiled a prototype street sign along Monteverde-Lizada featuring Chinese dragons holding durians atop their mouths to symbolize the uniqueness of Davawenyo Chinese. The council will build 60 street signs in the streets of Chinatown until mid-2014. (Tyrone A. Velez/davaotoday.com)

Davao City Chinatown eyes dev’t with sisterhood pact

he Davao City Chinatown Development Council (DCCDC) would be inking a sisterhood agreement with the Quezon City Chinatown Council on Friday, in time with the celebration of the Chinese New Year.

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Read more about the article Poor likely to fall behind in hiked PhilHealth premium
MEDICAL AID. A child receives medicines distributed Friday by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Monkayo town, Compostela Valley. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Poor likely to fall behind in hiked PhilHealth premium

With meager wages and widespread practice of contractual work that pays generally below the mandated wage, paying health insurance thus, takes a backseat as many would strive to meet daily food requirement of the household.

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Read more about the article Militant groups back Duterte against rice smuggling

Militant groups back Duterte against rice smuggling

“Kasagaran sa mga mag-uuma, inutang ang yuta, mangutang pa og pestisidyo pati similya. Pero pag ibaligya ila produkto, barato ra. Pag sila na ang mopalit, mahal na kaayo (Most farmers rent their lands, borrow pesiticides and seedlings. But when they sell their product, it’s cheap. When they buy the product, it's expensive),” Arnado said

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Read more about the article Ban on GMO crops, subsidy for ‘healthy’ agriculture sought
NO TO GMOs. Posters calling against genetically modified organisms and chemical company Monsanto, a leading producer of genetically engineered seeds, are spread around downtown Davao. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Ban on GMO crops, subsidy for ‘healthy’ agriculture sought

“Is government going to subsidize (co-existence), or rather spend it in producing better or safer products? That’s the question. Maybe we can have healthier products with lower price if it subsidizes agriculture that is more sustainable, rather than spending on co-existence. It’s the discussion everyone should have," said TWN scientist Camilo Beltran.

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