Read more about the article Makabayan refiles bills on higher pay for gov’t workers, laborers and teachers
IT'S A GO. 17th Congress votes in favor of extending Martial Law until December 31, 2017 during the Congress Joint Session at the House of Representatives, Quezon City on Saturday. (davaotoday.com)

Makabayan refiles bills on higher pay for gov’t workers, laborers and teachers

The progressive Makabayan coalition refiled various bills on the 18th Congress’ opening last Monday focusing on increase salaries for teachers and employees, along with increase in pensions for retirees.

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Read more about the article Davao Occidental tops child malnutrition in Region 11
FREE LUNCH. Children enjoy eating their free lunch given by the Archbishop Nutrition Council during a regular nutritional status monitoring on Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Pag-asa Street, Davao City. Parents blame poverty and lack of job as the main reason why some of them could not afford to give their children proper nutrition. (Maricar Emata/davaotoday.com)

Davao Occidental tops child malnutrition in Region 11

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) in the region is closely monitoring preschoolers in the province of Davao Occidental, where government’s data shows the highest number of children were undernourished.

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Read more about the article No traffic hassle in major pipe project, water firm assures
Apo Agua begins with the preparation works for the weir construction and excavation works for the water treatment plant (WTP) in Brgy. Gumalang, Baguio District, Davao City. (Photo taken from Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc.'s Facebook page)

No traffic hassle in major pipe project, water firm assures

The Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc. has now established coordination with other local agencies to prepare for the onset of the pipe-laying works for the P12-billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP).

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Read more about the article Extreme sports among the highlights in 60th Araw ng Lanao del Norte celebration
Motorcycle riders, young and old, take part in the motocross as part of the 60th celebration of Araw ng Lanao del Norte. (Photo courtesy of the Lanao del Norte Provincial Information Office)

Extreme sports among the highlights in 60th Araw ng Lanao del Norte celebration

Sports, both extreme and mainstream, highlight the 60th celebration of the Araw ng Lanao del Norte this year.

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Read more about the article Fisherfolk group hits Duterte on “friendship” with China on Philippine seas row
Different progressive groups march towards the Chinese Consulate in Makati City for a mobilization in time for the Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration today. (Photo courtesy of Obet De Castro)

Fisherfolk group hits Duterte on “friendship” with China on Philippine seas row

A fisherfolk organization criticized President Rodrigo Duterte on his statement that he'll allow Chinese fishing vessels to operate in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) because of "friendship" with China.

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