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Read more about the article IACAT 11: Trafficking picks on girls as young as 8
Deputy Regional Prosecutor Barbara Mae Flores of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Region XI expresses concern over the rise of prostitution among teenagers due to human trafficking. In a press conference in Davao City on Friday, July 27 Flores said most cases of human trafficking in the region are linked to sexual exploitation or prostitution of minors.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

IACAT 11: Trafficking picks on girls as young as 8

The rise of prostitution among teenagers because of human trafficking is one of the major concerns in the whole region, a regional prosecutor said.

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Read more about the article Group warns public on health risks of fidget spinners
FIDGET SPINNERS. Fidget spinners are popular these days and are sold along the streets in Davao City for P80 to P100 each. However, the group Ecowaste Coalition warned of the health risks of hand spinners that have not passed quality tests. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Group warns public on health risks of fidget spinners

A health and environmental watch group warned the public on Thursday about the potential harm of using the popular fidget spinners that have not passed both quality and safety procedures.

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Read more about the article Militants laud scrapping of Mega Harbour
ACCUSATION. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Spokesperson Sheena Duazo slams the military for allegedly perpetrating politically motivated killings in the country in a picket rally held along Roxas Avenue, Davao City on Thursday, April 20. Human rights group Karapatan said they have recorded a total of 24 politically motivated killings since the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte took power. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Militants laud scrapping of Mega Harbour

Militant groups Bagong Alyansang Makabayn, along with Kadamay and Panalipdan,welcomed Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's decision to put a halt? ? to the Davao Coastline and Development Project.

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Read more about the article Biz leader supports Duterte’s call to stop exportation of mineral resources
STOP EXPORTATION. Davao City ?business leader, Arturo Milan?,? says he supports President Rodrigo Duterte’s call during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday to stop exportation of mineral resources to foreign countries. Milan said in a press conference on Wednesday, July 26, if raw materials are domestically processed, not only it would give added value to products but as well as generate more jobs for Filipinos. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Biz leader supports Duterte’s call to stop exportation of mineral resources

A business leader here ?said he supports President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to stop the export of raw materials to foreign countries.

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Read more about the article Gaerlan: Duterte’s order to bomb Lumad schools just a ‘figure of speech’
FIGURE OF SPEECH. Police Regional Office 11 Regional Director Chief Superintendent Manuel Gaerlan says President Rodrigo Duterte's order to "bomb" Lumad schools should not be taken literally. In a press conference on Wednesday, July 26, Gaerlan said the president only meant to close down the schools, who were allegedly operating without permits and teaching subversive thought to young Lumad students. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Gaerlan: Duterte’s order to bomb Lumad schools just a ‘figure of speech’

A police official here claims that President Rodrigo Duterte's pronouncement of "bombing the Lumad schools" in Mindanao was merely an exaggeration, and should not be taken literally.

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