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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)

Job loss fears over PUV modernization scheme

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Forty four-year-old Eric Baron drives a tricycle for a living for more than two decades. He starts plying the route of Jerome Village to R. Castillo…

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Read more about the article Teenage pregnancy, suicide attempts rising in Davao
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Teenage pregnancy, suicide attempts rising in Davao

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Population (POPCOM) in Region 11 expressed concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancy and suicide attempts among the youth in Davao region.…

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Read more about the article In Davao City, dogs to add teeth in fight against drugs
The Davao dog Lovers Community. Photo taken from their Facebook page.

In Davao City, dogs to add teeth in fight against drugs

DAVAO CITY, Philippines— A Davao City-based group is offering a novel way to overcome substance addiction. This, as the Davao Dog Lovers Community (DDLC) announced Monday, December 4, that it…

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Read more about the article NPA releases Makilala cop held for nearly 4 months
PRISONER OF WAR. The New People's Army sets free PO1 Bristol Catalan Jr of the Makilala Police Station . Catalan was arrested by the group's Mt. Apo Sub-Regional Command in Southern Mindanao in August. (Mara Genotiva / davaotoday.com)

NPA releases Makilala cop held for nearly 4 months

PO1 Bristol Catalan Jr. is released on December 4, months after his arrest in August

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