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Read more about the article Inflation rate drops but high prices of basic goods, commodities hound ordinary consumers
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Inflation rate drops but high prices of basic goods, commodities hound ordinary consumers

The country's inflation rate further slowed down to 0.9 percent in the month of September, according to the latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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Read more about the article SP moves to stop dumping of human wastes at Davao River
Unknown to these swimmers in the Davao River, the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment of Natural Resources 11 has released a study which reveals the highest fecal coliform reading in a sampling station in Davao River has 16-million MPN (most probable number) per 100 liters. The data was presented in a press conference on Friday, March 11. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

SP moves to stop dumping of human wastes at Davao River

A member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) in Davao City expressed the need for the passage of Zero Open Defecation Ordinance after authorities confirmed the high concentration of coliform bacteria in Davao River.

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Read more about the article Coastal residents hit by monsoon cry for help
FISHERFOLK. Two fishermen tend their boat on the coast of a fishing village near Sta. Ana Port in Davao City on Wednesday, April 12. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Coastal residents hit by monsoon cry for help

Most of the coastal areas in Davao City are now affected by the continuing onslaught of monsoon winds that bring destructive waves, destroying some of their houses and other properties. The continuing weather condition also prevented fisherfolks from venturing into the Davao Gulf and neighboring areas to fish.

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