Read more about the article Scientists name Mindanao wax plant after Mayor Sara
(Photo courtesy of University of Mindanao Research and Publication Center)

Scientists name Mindanao wax plant after Mayor Sara

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Researchers and scientists found a new species of the Philippine Hoya, commonly called as wax plant, found in Mindanao and named it after Davao City Mayor…

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Read more about the article LTFRB-10 has yet to receive fare hike petitions from Normin transport groups
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-10 (LTFRB-10) regional director Aminoden Guro shows to media copies of fare matrices, which is a basic requirement for PUJ drivers and operators. Those who have lost their fare matrix must request the LTFRB for a copy or face a corresponding penalty for failing to display it on their PUJs. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

LTFRB-10 has yet to receive fare hike petitions from Normin transport groups

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – Petitions for an increase in fare of public utility jeepney (PUJ) have not yet reached the regional office of the Land Transportation Franchising and…

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Research and conservation director of the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) Jayson Ibañez (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Skills program for IP forest guards proposed

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) together with its partner agencies is currently drafting a training standard or curriculum for a proposed skills program that aims to…

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Read more about the article Extended martial law targets peasant, lumad communities – M4CL
At least 500 human rights advocates, religious institutions, Moro, indigenous peoples and victims of rights abuses gathered to express their grievances as they pressed on the lifting of the martial law during the 7th Mindanao Human Rights Summit held on February 23-24, 2018 in Davao City. (Mark Joy G. Basallajes/davaotoday.com)

Extended martial law targets peasant, lumad communities – M4CL

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Church-based and cause-oriented groups in Mindanao reiterated their opposition to the extension of Martial Law in the island owing to the rising cases of human rights…

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