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Read more about the article No traffic hassle in major pipe project, water firm assures
Apo Agua begins with the preparation works for the weir construction and excavation works for the water treatment plant (WTP) in Brgy. Gumalang, Baguio District, Davao City. (Photo taken from Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc.'s Facebook page)

No traffic hassle in major pipe project, water firm assures

The Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc. has now established coordination with other local agencies to prepare for the onset of the pipe-laying works for the P12-billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP).

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Read more about the article Labor union urges Japanese consumers to boycott Sumifru bananas
Around 900 workers of Sumifru Philippines Corp., a banana-export plantation in Compostela Valley province, launch a strike on Monday, October 1, to demand the company to engage them in collective bargaining and regularization of their tenure. (Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Labor union urges Japanese consumers to boycott Sumifru bananas

A local labor union of a banana-export plantation run by Sumifru Philippines Corp. in Compostela Valley sought the support of the Japanese consumers to boycott the company's banana brand.

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Read more about the article Official suspects construction works worsen flooding incidents in Davao City

Official suspects construction works worsen flooding incidents in Davao City

The Ancillary Service Unit (ASU) of the city government of Davao is set to investigate the disposal of wastewater of the on-going construction and infrastructure sites following the recent cases of flooding that hit the city.

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Read more about the article Labor Official: Few companies hire senior high graduates
The Public Employment Service Office or PESO in Davao City admits that few companies offer employment for senior high school graduates due to lack of necessary skills and training. (Photo from Davao City National High School's Facebook page)

Labor Official: Few companies hire senior high graduates

A labor official noted that few companies in Davao City offer job for senior high school (SHS) graduates despite the assurance from the Department of Education (DepEd) that the K to 12 Program will equip students with values, knowledge, and skills needed to work in various industries.

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