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YOUTH CONGRESS. Participants of the 4th Youth for Development Congress held at the Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte are reminded to be vigilant and report any suspicious-looking persons in their community. (Photo courtesy of the Lanao del Norte Information Office)

Lanao del Norte youth told to report ‘suspicious’ people

In light of the crisis in Marawi City caused by the fighting between terrorists and government forces, Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo urged the young people in her province “to be vigilant.”

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Read more about the article Consumers warned vs ‘cheap’ but dangerous Christmas lights
Christmas lights adorn the street of R. Castillo in Agdao, Davao City and is an added attraction for residents and motorists. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Consumers warned vs ‘cheap’ but dangerous Christmas lights

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Ahead of the holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 11 called on the consumers to be always cautious in buying Christmas…

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Read more about the article Omar Maute’s widow given 10 days to obtain lawyer
10 DAYS. Minhati Madrais, the widow of slain terrorist Omar Maute, is given 10 days to find her own legal counsel before authorities in the Philippines begin questioning her. She remains to be under custody of Iligan City police after her arrest on November 5, 2017. (Divina M. Suson / davaotoday.com)

Omar Maute’s widow given 10 days to obtain lawyer

The widow of Omar Maute, Minhati Madrais, was given 10 days beginning Tuesday, November 7, to find her own legal counsel before authorities would begin questioning after she was arrested over the weekend.

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Read more about the article International conference aims to boost coco industry
COCOLINK 2017. (L-R) City Councilor Conrado Baluran, Davao Region Coconut Industry Cluster Inc. Chairperson Bonifacio M. Fernandez, Jr., Philippine Coconut Authority Administrator Romulo J. dela Rosa and ACDI-VOCA chief of party Thelonious Trimmell lead the opening of the 2nd International Coconut Conference at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

International conference aims to boost coco industry

About 500 coconut industry stakeholders gathered at the SMX Convention Center here as the 2nd International Coconut Conference and Trade Expo commenced on Tuesday, November 7.

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Read more about the article Davao City to outlaw ‘improper’ use of traditional attire
TBOLI DANCE Students from South Cotabato perform a Tboli tribe dance at the Sayaw Mindanao at SM Annex Thursday as part of the 2013 Kadayawan Festival which highlights indigenous cultures in Mindanao. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Davao City to outlaw ‘improper’ use of traditional attire

Event organizers, performers, and choreographers will soon be penalized for using traditional attires that are offensive to the culture of indigenous peoples (IP) in Davao City.

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