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Read more about the article Davao is ready for La Niña, say
PREPARED. Davao Central 911 Chief Emmanuel Jaldon says appropriate precautionary measures are already being taken? as La Niña also starts?. He encouraged? the public to prepare their own emergency kits during disasters. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao is ready for La Niña, say

The City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council is prepared to respond to disasters, including the threat from the incoming La Niña wet season disasters.

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Read more about the article Pulong wants nationwide smoking ban on beaches
Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte says he is still firm on his plan to run for Mayor if his father will run for president. But the young Duterte said he will respect his father's decision on who he will he choose to run for the mayoralty post. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Pulong wants nationwide smoking ban on beaches

The eldest son of President Rodrigo Duterte wants to have a smoking ban on beaches in Davao City. Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, said he wants to get involved in a nationwide campaign to save the beaches by banning smoking on beaches.

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Read more about the article Not anti mining: Duterte administration to push for ‘responsible mining’
Incoming Presidential spokesperson Ernie Abella (left) and Presidential Communications Secretary-designate Martin Andanar bare a few details on the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to reporters at a press conference in Davao City on Wednesday afternoon, June 22. Duterte will takes his oath as President of the Philippines on June 30 at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang Palace. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Not anti mining: Duterte administration to push for ‘responsible mining’

Incoming Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the next government is “definitely not anti-mining” ?but insisted the Duterte administration is committed to push for responsible mining.

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Read more about the article Environmental group supports Lopez’ appointment as DENR secretary
Environment advocate Gina Lopez accepted the offer of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to head the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (Photo by Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment)

Environmental group supports Lopez’ appointment as DENR secretary

The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) welcomed the appointment of Gina Lopez, a known advocate for the environment, as secretary to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

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