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Read more about the article Groups oppose P308B Kingking open-pit mining expansion in Davao de Oro
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Groups oppose P308B Kingking open-pit mining expansion in Davao de Oro

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Advocates and environmental groups oppose the P308 billion Kingking Copper-Gold Project expansion in Pantukan, Davao de Oro, warning of threats to ancestral lands, forests and watersheds. …

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Read more about the article Kadayawan: Celebrating culture, confronting realities
The Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2026 make their appearance during the Pamulak sa Kadayawan parade on Sunday, August 16, followed by the entourage from their respective 11 ethnolinguistic groups. (Photo by Christine Bustamante/davaotoday.com)

Kadayawan: Celebrating culture, confronting realities

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – While Vice President Sara Duterte describes Kadayawan as a reminder of a true prosperity anchored on preserving culture and building a fair, just, and peaceful society,…

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Read more about the article Ateneo de Zamboanga declares Aug. 19 ‘A Day of Mourning and Prayer’
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Ateneo de Zamboanga declares Aug. 19 ‘A Day of Mourning and Prayer’

Davao City, Philippines – Ateneo de Zamboanga University declared Wednesday, Aug. 19, a day of mourning and prayer after a shooting at its Junior High School campus left two people…

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Read more about the article ‘Pro-China?’: Coast Guard spox confronts Duterte siblings over West Philippine Sea stance
Davao 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte and Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the Philippine Coast Guard, exchanged heated remarks on Facebook over their positions on the West Philippine Sea.  Duterte also criticized Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro for his comments on China.

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

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson has publicly questioned whether Davao 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte are "pro-China," escalating a political firestorm…

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