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Davao ready for ‘inclusive growth’ but critics doubtful

Davao ready for ‘inclusive growth’ but critics doubtful

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Jul 26, 2013

At the annual regional economic performance report presented by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), National Statistics Coordination Bureau (NSCB) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the government cited Davao’s “strong” 7.4% growth last year.

[Prints & Traces] On the RH Bill Roadblock

[Prints & Traces] On the RH Bill Roadblock

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Jul 26, 2013

A nation that has embraced or swallowed hook-line-and-sinker, the doctrines of Catholicism is bound to obey the persuasive majesty of the church in matters that touch on the question of morality. It does not admit wrong or loss or defeat.

City Council approves new liquor ban

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Jul 24, 2013

by CHERYLL D. FIEL

Davao Today

“This is what the mayor wanted. He wanted to expedite its approval for him to address the issue on maintaining peace and order,” Councilor Bonifacio Militar, proponent of the ordinance said in an interview with the media, minutes after a special session Wednesday, hammered the new law.

Davao poised to set new liquor ban

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Jul 24, 2013

By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today

Councilor Bonifacio Militar, the main proponent of the resolution assured the intent of the law, he stressed, is to limit the incidence of crime.

Council’s mining ban urged

Council’s mining ban urged

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Jul 23, 2013

John Rizle L. Saligumba
Davao Today
Councilor Diosdao Mahipus said that Davao City should “walk the talk” in standing against mining against the city.

Human rights issue, ‘no-show’ in SONA

Human rights issue, ‘no-show’ in SONA

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Jul 23, 2013

By TYRONE VELEZ
Davao Today
Luzviminda Ilagan, who represents Gabriela Women Partylist, said she was aghast that there was no mention of justice in Pres. Aquino’s SONA for the killing of indigenous peoples and their defenders.