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Read more about the article Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE. Students tap electronic ID cards at the entrance of Mabini National High School in Davao City. The system sends parents notifications when their children arrive and depart campus, said Marife Robles, an English and theatre arts teacher at the school. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Three deadly school shootings across the Philippines in 2026 have forced public schools in Davao City to tighten campus security, but teachers say they still lack some of…

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Read more about the article Davao fishers fear smaller catches as very strong El Niño loom
Generoso Olasiman, 48, fishes the waters off his home town for three decades, turning to construction work when poor catches leave him with little income. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Davao fishers fear smaller catches as very strong El Niño loom

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—After three decades of fishing, Generoso Olasiman turns to construction work when poor catches leave him without enough income to support his family. At 48, Olasiman has learned…

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Read more about the article ’58th’ and the Philippine Press
58th TALKBACK. Following a featured screening, director Carl Joseph E. Papa and cast members, including Glaiza de Castro and Mikoy Morales, join creative and production team members for a Q&A session. The panel discussed the collaboration behind the film and its journey to international festivals.

’58th’ and the Philippine Press

MANILA, Philippines—On Sept. 21, 2026, the Philippines observed the 54th year of signing Proclamation No.1081 that put the country under martial law.  In time of remembering the atrocities under martial…

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Read more about the article Fuel hikes squeeze jeepney drivers, commuters dry
Jeepney drivers in Davao City fuel up as diesel prices rise by PHP 2.60 per liter starting Tuesday, June 24, with another round of hikes expected later this week. The staggered increases follow global supply concerns amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. | via Christine Bustamante / DavaoToday Intern

Fuel hikes squeeze jeepney drivers, commuters dry

By Wendyl Geronimo and Roselle Ochobillo  For commuters, the recent P1 increase in jeepney fares may seem small. But for workers who rely on public  transportation every day, the additional…

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