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ON GUARD. A military tank and truck are on standby outside the Sangguniang Panlungsod building along San Pedro Street as Davao City celebrates for the first time the Kadayawan festival under Martial Law. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Security to be tightened during Kadayawan

Authorities here reminded again the public to follow security protocols and traffic rules in attending various events of this year’s Kadayawan Festival.

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Read more about the article Normin transport groups want P5 PUJ fare hike
SIGNBOARDS UP. Despite a new rule banning display? of destination signboards?, these jeepneys ?sneak ? signboards on their windshields on Wednesday, July 26, in Davao City. The ?restriction is in accordance with the Anti Distracted Driving Law. Jeepney drivers and commuters complain that the rule has caused confusion among passengers, who find it more difficult in determining which ride to take. (Paulo C. Rizal/ davaotoday.com)

Normin transport groups want P5 PUJ fare hike

Fueled by the rising cost of commodities and their shrinking take-home pay, drivers and operators in the region have asked the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for an increase in fare of public utility jeepney (PUJ) by as much as P5.

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Read more about the article “Davaoeña Ako!”  Series of seminars on violence against women and children kicks off in Davao City
Photo taken from Gagmay'ng Tunob sa Kadalanan teaser video

“Davaoeña Ako!” Series of seminars on violence against women and children kicks off in Davao City

The Office of the Vice Mayor, in partnership with the Davao Lady Lawyers Association (DALLAS), conducted a seminar here on Tuesday dubbed as "Davaoeña Ako!" to empower the people of Davao to break the cycle of violence against women and children.

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Read more about the article Anybody can be tagged as terrorist in PH – Aussie prof
Australian Professor and human rights worker Gill Boehringer (Photo from Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate's Facebook page)

Anybody can be tagged as terrorist in PH – Aussie prof

Australian Professor Gill H. Boehringer is still being held at the Terminal 1 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport for almost a week now since Philippine authorities, particularly the Bureau of Immigration, denied him entry into the country on midnight of August 8, Wednesday.

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