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Read more about the article Farmers look forward to claim disputed lands with DAR chief’s help
AGRARIAN BENEFICIARIES. Farmers from Davao region gather along Roxas Avenue in Davao City to show support for Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano who was scheduled to meet with the Commission on Appointments Tuesday, Sept. 5. Mariano's confirmation was deferred for the second time. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Farmers look forward to claim disputed lands with DAR chief’s help

Agrarian reform beneficiaries in Davao region hope that incumbent Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano will be able to help them claim more than 6,000 hectares of contested land.

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Read more about the article In Marawi, 27 unclaimed bodies laid to rest
The provincial government of Lanao del Sur buries on Monday, July 24, the 27 sets of human remains in Maqbar Public Cemetery in Barangay Papandayan Caniogan, Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson)

In Marawi, 27 unclaimed bodies laid to rest

The provincial government of Lanao del Sur buried on Tuesday morning?,? 27 unclaimed cadavers of individuals who died ?becau?se of the ongoing conflict in Marawi City.

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Read more about the article Mindanao’s construction boom to lure migrants home
HAMMER TIME A laborer is mashing concrete in a construction of a new high-rise condo unit along C.M. Recto (Claveria) Street. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Mindanao’s construction boom to lure migrants home

The construction boom felt in Mindanao is seen as a major factor that could potentially decongest the Philippine capital of Manila, where millions of Filipinos from the provinces go for work opportunities.

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Read more about the article Barangay protest puts Davao water project on hold
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Barangay protest puts Davao water project on hold

The thirst to adequate and potable water supply for the residents of the second district here might go on for a longer period as the proposed solution remains to be pending at the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).

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