Read more about the article Why OFWs risk staying in Middle East amidst tension
Nel, 48, an overseas Filipino worker for eight years from Davao City is making sure that his luggage are safe from the "laglag bala" scheme in Philippines airports, which has caused inconvenience for OFWs like him.

Why OFWs risk staying in Middle East amidst tension

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -In countless homes across the country, the smartphone screen is a connection, not just on news or entertainment, but also the latest word from family working amidst…

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Read more about the article Teachers still adjusting to MATATAG curriculum
BALIK ESKWELA. Pupils from Magallanes Elementary School line up as their teacher tours them inside the school premises on June 6, the second day of the opening of classes across the country. The opening of classes on June 5 is mar with the usual problems of insufficient number of classrooms, teachers, among others. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Teachers still adjusting to MATATAG curriculum

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -This school opening marks the second year of the phasing in of the MATATAG K-10 curriculum, but teachers are still adjusting and learning along the start of…

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Read more about the article Supreme Court issues writ of kalikasan, halting Samal-Davao Bridge project
Samal Island – Davao City Interconnector Bridge preparatory works. (Source: DPWH)

Supreme Court issues writ of kalikasan, halting Samal-Davao Bridge project

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The Supreme Court has issued a writ of kalikasan to halt the China-funded Samal Island-Davao City Bridge project, in response to a petition from Davao environmental…

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Read more about the article Bucana residents struggle for survival along Davao’s Coastal Road 
In Bucana, fisherfolk are raising concern over the low elevation of the newly built Bucana Bridge that connects to the Coastal Road, as it hinders their fishing boats to pass under it during high tide. Such inconvenience prevents them from going out to fish -- their main source of income. (Christine Bustamante,intern/davaotoday.com)

Bucana residents struggle for survival along Davao’s Coastal Road 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -Nonoy Teves let out a deep sigh as he looked at the plot of land where his house once stood.  At 78-year old and still working as…

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