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Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal ‘Bombint’ Adiong Jr. gives a thumbs-up sign while recuperating in a private hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. He survived an ambush on February 17 that killed four of his security staff. (Photo lifted with permission from the FB page of Atty. Allan “Atty. Lanz” Panolong)

Lanao Gov ‘not afraid’ after surviving ambush, urges support in fight vs illegal drugs

Post author:JIGGER J. JERUSALEM
Post published:February 27, 2023
Post category:Headline Regions
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Days after surviving an ambush that almost cost his life, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Adiong Jr. made a statement through social media saying he needs support from constituents in his campaign against illegal drugs.

Two new species of soft-furred hedgehogs, known as gymnures, were found in the highlands of Eastern Mindanao. (Photo from DENR-Davao Facebook page)

Scientists discover 2 new hedgehog species in Mindanao

Post author:LUCELLE F. BONZO
Post published:February 25, 2023
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In the mountains of Eastern Mindanao, researchers have discovered two new species of soft-furred hedgehogs, known as gymnures, less than two months into 2023.

Davao City beefs up security for MICECon, Araw ng Dabaw

Post author:KATH M. CORTEZ
Post published:February 24, 2023
Post category:Economy Headline
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The city government is set to expand security coverage with the upcoming events this March, deploying 15,000 personnel from its security cluster.

Council proposes anti-bullying desk set up in barangays

Post author:KATH M. CORTEZ
Post published:February 23, 2023
Post category:Headline Politics
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In the city council's year-long work for an anti-bullying ordinance, comes a proposal that all 82 barangays need to have an anti-bullying desk to cater to issues of bullying in schools, workplaces, and other settings.

RISE FOR FREEDOM. The global campaign One Billion Rising gathers hundreds of participants across Davao Region on Feb. 18 at the Assumption College of Davao as it highlights the fight on various inequalities against women and girl children. (Photo by Bern Pormento/davaotoday.com)

Davao’s One Billion Rising 2023 focuses on red-tagging of women leaders

Post author:KATH M. CORTEZ
Post published:February 22, 2023
Post category:Headline Human Rights
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The One Billion Rising gender campaign resumed its face-to-face campaign this year in Davao City as it highlights calls against the red-tagging of women leaders and militarism on campuses.

Lanao Gov ‘not afraid’ after surviving ambush, urges support in fight vs illegal drugs

Scientists discover 2 new hedgehog species in Mindanao

Davao City beefs up security for MICECon, Araw ng Dabaw

Council proposes anti-bullying desk set up in barangays

Davao’s One Billion Rising 2023 focuses on red-tagging of women leaders

Groups oppose P308B Kingking open-pit mining expansion in Davao de Oro

The 85-Peso wage standoff

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Ateneo de Zamboanga declares Aug. 19 ‘A Day of Mourning and Prayer’

‘Pro-China?’: Coast Guard spox confronts Duterte siblings over West Philippine Sea stance