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Read more about the article Environmental tax earnings eyed for watershed protection
ATERSHED PROTECTION. Mary Ann Fuertes (right) and Chinkie Peleno-Colle (left) of Interface Development Intervention (IDIS) who are also members of the Watershed Management Council (WMC) provided the media during the regular Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City on Monday with updates to the undertakings of the council in relation to the protection of watershed areas and riverbanks in Davao City. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Environmental tax earnings eyed for watershed protection

The environmental council here plans to use environmental tax collection for programs and projects that would contribute to watershed protection.

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Read more about the article Davao to host National Women’s Summit
WOMEN’S SUMMIT. Mary Ann Sapar (right) and Bai Ali Indayla (left) of Gabriela announced during the regular Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City on Monday the gathering of women leaders from all over the country in an event dubbed as “What Women Want: CHANGE” that is slated on June 30 in Davao City. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Davao to host National Women’s Summit

More than 200 women from all over the country will gather here on June 24 to draft and present the women's agenda to the incoming President Rodrigo Duterte before he assumes office.

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Read more about the article Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5% with 4.8M
A mother whose 6-month old baby has a swelling neck is among the crowd who waited for the arrival of Vice President Jejomar Binay during his visit in Carmen, Davao del Norte. They were hoping to get help for the medication of her baby. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5% with 4.8M

Davao Region’s population grew by 9.5 percent over five years, which is higher than the national population growth rate, according to the Commission on Population 11.

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