Read more about the article The toll of fuel hikes on Davao’s jeepney drivers
Jeepney drivers in Davao City fuel up as diesel prices rise by PHP 2.60 per liter starting Tuesday, June 24, with another round of hikes expected later this week. The staggered increases follow global supply concerns amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. | via Christine Bustamante / DavaoToday Intern

The toll of fuel hikes on Davao’s jeepney drivers

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The fluorescent glow of the gas station sign shimmers off the slick pavement of Quirino Avenue, mirroring the weary glint in Albert Violanda's eyes. Each click…

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Read more about the article Davao Halal expo: convergence of indigenous and Muslim cultures
The Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo 2025 opens its three-day event today, June 18 at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Davao, with the theme "Showing Diverse Halal, Halal-Ready and Friendly Markets of All Regions to the International Area".(Vhan Mary Zonita P.Bagalay,davaotoday.com)

Davao Halal expo: convergence of indigenous and Muslim cultures

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - The expo, first established in 2015, has grown into a platform for products ranging from Malaysian condiments, Moro delicacies and Matigsalug beadwork. Vad Melendres This year's Philippine…

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Read more about the article Crowded Dreams: Davao students struggle in cramped classrooms
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)

Crowded Dreams: Davao students struggle in cramped classrooms

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - The start of a new school year is usually filled with dreams from students of higher learning, until they enter the classroom. Shania Aroso, a senior high…

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Read more about the article Struggle to read is real for high school students
BOOK NOOK. A reading space with books curated by the NBDB was set up for book lovers to catch a break from scouring through the book kiosks. Books of award-winning titles and rare Filipino literature are also displayed in the exhibition for anyone to read. (Carmel Roserg Deligos/davaotoday.com)

Struggle to read is real for high school students

Davao City, Philippines — "I need to read things one at a time before I can fully grasp them," said Maria, an 11th grade student. Her school, fondly called City…

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