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Read more about the article House approves P3.767-T budget for 2018
IT'S A GO. 17th Congress votes in favor of extending Martial Law until December 31, 2017 during the Congress Joint Session at the House of Representatives, Quezon City on Saturday. (davaotoday.com)

House approves P3.767-T budget for 2018

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Congress approved on Tuesday, September 12, the proposed P3.767 trillion national budget for fiscal year 2018. The national budget for 2018 is 12.4 percent higher compared to last…

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Read more about the article Duterte called a ‘turncoat’ as US deploys drone in Marawi
The Gray Eagle (General Atomics MQ-1C Unmanned Aircraft System) can be armed with four precision-guided Hellfire missiles to attack and destroy targets on the ground. (Photo from the US Embassy in Manila)

Duterte called a ‘turncoat’ as US deploys drone in Marawi

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Lawmakers criticized President Duterte for his seemingly inconsistent stand against the United States’ colonial atrocities, saying the deployment of a US combat drone in Mindanao does not sit…

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Read more about the article Bayan says Australia ‘profiteering’ from Marawi war
Australia's Parliament House in Canberra (Wikipedia photo)

Bayan says Australia ‘profiteering’ from Marawi war

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A group accused the Australian government of “profiteering” from the rising conflict in Mindanao following its provision of technical support to government troops fighting the Islamic State of…

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Read more about the article Mocha Uson under fire for visiting Marawi mosque without a hijab

Mocha Uson under fire for visiting Marawi mosque without a hijab

ILIGAN CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) – Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson was called out Tuesday, September 12, for reportedly visiting a mosque in Marawi without wearing an appropriate attire. Jamalodin Basman…

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Read more about the article Japan, Singapore, Malaysia considered as Davao’s priority markets
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio says the local government recognizes Japan, Singapore and Malaysia as priority markets. (Photo by City Information Office)

Japan, Singapore, Malaysia considered as Davao’s priority markets

DAVAO CITY, Philippines –The city is set to focus and strengthen foreign promotions with three neighboring Asian countries to further boost its tourism industry, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said.…

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