Candidates urged to scrap mining law

An alliance of indigenous peoples in the country urged candidates for the upcoming national elections to consider the abolition of Philippine Mining Act of 1995, replacing it with a regulation tailored to benefit indigenous communities where many of the country's minerals are extracted.

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Read more about the article Banana growers in durian capital for 2nd congress this April
BANANA CONGRESS. Ferdinand Marañon, CEO and president of Southern Agro Export Corporation (Sagrex), says the second National Banana Congress in April will tackle problems gripping the banana industry. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Banana growers in durian capital for 2nd congress this April

Banana growers and exporters will be in Davao City anew for the second National Banana Congress this April.

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Shipment of mosquito coils from China estimated to have a value of P1.5 million. (Photo from Bureau of Customs)

P11-m ‘hot’ CDO cargoes up for disposal

Customs Commissioner Alberto D. Lina ordered the immediate disposal of the two container vans presently held in safekeeping at Mindanao Container Terminal Subport in Cagayan de Oro city, on Monday, February 29.

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