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Read more about the article Farmers deplore Minda agribiz drive for more exports
THE BENEFITS OF CORN. George, a farmer in Agusan del Sur, lets his newly harvest corn grits dry under the sun. An alternative to rice, he grinds most of it after drying for his family’s consumption, while the rest he sells in the town center. Farmers like him depend on corn for livelihood amidst their depressing situation. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Farmers deplore Minda agribiz drive for more exports

Farmers and the business community don’t see eye-to-eye with regards to what the direction Mindanao’s agri-business is taking under the East Asia Growth Area (EAGA) Triangle and ASEAN integration.

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Read more about the article Soldiers not allowed to encamp in populated centers – Duterte

Soldiers not allowed to encamp in populated centers – Duterte

“Since 28 January up to this moment, this exact moment, I can attest that there are still military forces camping in our community, 7 houses are occupied including mine” Christina Lantao said.

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Read more about the article Renewable energy pushed in Mindanao amid financing, licensing difficulties

Renewable energy pushed in Mindanao amid financing, licensing difficulties

The campaign to increase renewable energy (RE) production will need “more aggressiveness” on the part of government "or else non-RE sources will just naturally come-in”, the government socio-economic planning unit for Mindanao has said.

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Read more about the article Groups dismayed over poor Yolanda rehab

Groups dismayed over poor Yolanda rehab

“The P40, 000 per family demand of Abbat is enough for a family of six to their daily subsistence,” Simbajon added He said that, “(I)f this situation will go further and the victims remain victims, they will be the ones calling for Aquino’s ouster.”

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