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Power interruptions still up in Davao

Power interruptions still up in Davao

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Dec 08, 2015

The city’s electricity provider Davao Light and Power Corporation on Monday announced that power interruptions will continue with an estimate of one hour to a maximum of 1 and a half hours power off, despite the fact that Therma South Incorporated coal-fired plant went back online around 12:16 am today.

More help needed to stop rapid rise of HIV cases

More help needed to stop rapid rise of HIV cases

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Nov 27, 2015

With the rapid increase of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) cases, it needs a multi-faceted approach including a lot of stakeholders to respond for the prevention and control in the spread of HIV-AIDS in Davao City, said Precy Senoc of Davao City AIDS Council.

Workers didn’t feel 6% GDP growth

Workers didn’t feel 6% GDP growth

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Nov 27, 2015

Workers said they did not feel the six percent increase in the country’s Gross Domestic Product for third quarter, citing pressures on wages like contractual scheme and consumer prices, the progressive labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno said on Friday.

LTO 11 official says no order, no lifting of new requirements

LTO 11 official says no order, no lifting of new requirements

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Nov 26, 2015

An official of the Land Transportation Office on Wednesday said they have not yet received a copy of the order suspending the new policy of requiring drivers to secure police and National Bureau of Investigation clearance in applying or renewing their drivers’ licenses.