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Read more about the article ‘Dapat Isa Lang Movement’ targets 110,000 Davao signatures for anti-political dynasty bill
ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY CAMPAIGN. Lawyer Romeo Cabarde Jr., director of the Ateneo Public Interest and Legal Advocacy Center (APILA), discusses the Dapat Isa Lang Movement’s digital signature campaign for a proposed anti-political dynasty law during a press conference in Davao City on October 14, 2026. The movement aims to gather 110,000 signatures from Davao City as part of a nationwide People’s Initiative. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

‘Dapat Isa Lang Movement’ targets 110,000 Davao signatures for anti-political dynasty bill

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A movement pushing for a genuine anti-political dynasty law is targeting 110,000 signatures from Davao City as it relaunches its signature campaign through a digital platform, seeking broader…

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Read more about the article Three fishermen’s children place in top 10 of fisheries licensure exam 
From left: Josephmar Tolvo placed fifth, Tamara Maghanoy ninth and Justine Aron 10th in the October Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination. (Contributed photos)

Three fishermen’s children place in top 10 of fisheries licensure exam 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The sons and daughter of fishermen from Siargao, Siquijor and Cagayan placed among the top 10 in the October 2026 Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination, entering a profession that…

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Read more about the article Davao councilor, youth group oppose social media restrictions for minors

Davao councilor, youth group oppose social media restrictions for minors

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang opposed calls to ban Facebook, saying existing laws and the platform’s self-regulation can address harmful content, even as the Senate and House approved…

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Read more about the article Davao pork prices drop; NMIS urges certificate checks
MEAT SECTION. Consumers shop for pork at Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City on the morning of Oct. 13, 2026. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Davao pork prices drop; NMIS urges certificate checks

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Pork prices in Davao Region have dropped over the past year, but concerns over African swine fever and varying consumer practices underscore the importance of ensuring meat has…

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Read more about the article EL NIÑO WATCH: Mindanao farmers reel from El Niño crop losses, P540 million in damage reported

EL NIÑO WATCH: Mindanao farmers reel from El Niño crop losses, P540 million in damage reported

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – When the weather conditions are favorable, Enalyn Basarte's farm usually yields 30 sacks of corn. But this dry season, her corn plants produced small kernels that…

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