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Read more about the article MASIPAG flags biosafety concerns over approval of iron-zinc enriched rice
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MASIPAG flags biosafety concerns over approval of iron-zinc enriched rice

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Farmers' network MASIPAG warned that the approval to propagate a genetically modified rice enriched with iron and zinc (HIZ039) could pose serious health and environmental risks,…

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Read more about the article Former staff harassed following terror designation of environmental group
Activists in Davao City continue to raise the call to stop red-tagging and harassment of activists and community workers. Two Lumad students and two teachers were recently cleared from trumped up charges filed by the military. (Sean Jhayzeith Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Former staff harassed following terror designation of environmental group

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Human rights and progressive groups raised alarms over the alleged harassment of a former staff member of the Kalasan People’s Center for Environmental Concerns, Inc. (KALASAN…

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Read more about the article DENR-EMB XI orders closure of old Davao City sanitary landfill
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DENR-EMB XI orders closure of old Davao City sanitary landfill

Davao City, Philippines - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region XI ordered the permanent closure of the Davao City Sanitary Landfill in Barangay New Carmen,…

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Read more about the article P33 million in relief goods distributed to 126,000 after Mindanao quake
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P33 million in relief goods distributed to 126,000 after Mindanao quake

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed relief goods worth over ?33 million to approximately 126,000 individuals affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake…

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Read more about the article City Council honors Davao student-athletes for historic bronze in 2026 Palarong Pambansa
Davao Region’s outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and sports stakeholders were recognized during the City Council’s 24th Regular Session, honoring the region’s historic performance at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa. The ceremony also paid tribute to the late Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia, represented both the Davao Eagles and the Davao4 Region, acknowledging his lasting contributions to the local sports community and youth athletic development.(Photo by Ayannah Tomandao,Intern)

City Council honors Davao student-athletes for historic bronze in 2026 Palarong Pambansa

 DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Student-athletes, coaches, trainers, school officials and sports community members representing Davao Region at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa were honored by the Davao City Council for its…

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