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'KING OF FRUITS.' Jaime Ruar, 73, sorts out the durians he purchased from Toril district before selling it at the Bangkerohan Public Market in Davao City on Saturday, October 21. His truck contains P80,000-worth of durian, from which he expects to earn P200,000. (Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

Davao Region exports first batch of durian to China

Post author:LUCELLE F. BONZO
Post published:April 15, 2023
Post category:Agriculture Economy Headline
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Photo by Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Davao Region has exported the first batch of durian to China, a development that was seen by officials…

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Ateneo’s ‘Bayong-kerohan’ aims to reduce plastic use in market

Post author:KATH M. CORTEZ
Post published:April 15, 2023
Post category:Environment Headline
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Ateneo de Davao University is launching a campaign to re-introduce the 'bayong' in the city's largest public market Bankerohan to help reduce the use of plastic bags in the city.

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Lawyers slam Surigao Sur police for surveillance of public lawyer

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:April 10, 2023
Post category:Headline Human Rights
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Lawyers criticized the Surigao del Sur police for its surveillance of a public attorney giving legal aid to suspected rebels in court.

A mobilization on the Atrium Steps of the University of the Philippines Mindanao calling to stop campus militarization, defend academic freedom, and to uphold human rights. (Photo by CS Salcedo/Himati)