Read more about the article Chemical spill contaminates Davao River after truck mishap
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Chemical spill contaminates Davao River after truck mishap

The waters in Davao River and its tributary Suawan River was found by authorities to be contaminated after a trailer truck carrying hazardous chemical fell 50 feet off a cliff in Barangay Suawan in Marilog District late Monday, August 1.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: BBM’s push for mandatory ROTC lacks context
Photo from President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s Facebook page

FACT CHECK: BBM’s push for mandatory ROTC lacks context

Marcos Jr. failed to mention in his speech why the ROTC program became optional for students in the first place. The military program is not mandatory following the murder of Mark Chua by his fellow ROTC members in 2001.

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FACT CHECK: Red-tagger Lorraine Badoy’s claims vs IP leader are FALSE

Two days after Marcos Jr.'s SONA, Sandugo, an alliance of national minorities, with Cullamat as their spokesperson, said they are “open to all those who wish to borrow their clothing, but they should also recognize [the national minorities’] rights and struggles.”

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Read more about the article Harvest shortage forces Davao to outsource fruits for Kadayawan
'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)

Harvest shortage forces Davao to outsource fruits for Kadayawan

Edgardo Haspe, CAO officer-in-charge, attributed the insufficient harvest to the unusual weather patterns which affected the supposed schedule of production.

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Read more about the article CHO confirms diarrhea outbreak in Davao is due to contaminated foods
Based on City Health Office's investigation, food may have been contaminated during preparation and handling by an infected handler/s. Other causes that contributed to the contamination are improper storage, delayed serving, and unsanitary environment. (davaotoday.com file photo)

CHO confirms diarrhea outbreak in Davao is due to contaminated foods

The City Health Office (CHO) has confirmed that the diarrhea outbreak since July 15 is due to contaminated foods consumed by the victims.

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