Read more about the article China donates $600K to Davao City for classrooms, water facilities
SOUVENIR GIFT. City Administrator Zuleika Lopez hands over a miniature replica of the Davao City Hall's facade as a souvenir gift from City Mayor Sara Duterte to Communist Party of China International Department Minister Song Tao during the 19th council's regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Sangguniang Panlungosd Building in Davao City. Minister Song Tao and his group represented the Chinese government which donated $600,000.00 to the local government. The donations will be used to build classrooms for Bolton Elementary School and a water pumping facility for Baranggay Tibungco, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

China donates $600K to Davao City for classrooms, water facilities

The government of the People's Republic of China donated Tuesday a total of $600,000 (P30,211,800 million) to the local government of Davao City.

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Read more about the article Malacañang to spend P1 million for a ‘simple’ EDSA commemoration
Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra explains, during a press briefing in Malacañang on February 21, 2017, that while the celebration of the 31st Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution is simple, the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte still gives utmost importance to one of the most historic moments in the Philippines. (Ace Morandante/Presidential Photo)

Malacañang to spend P1 million for a ‘simple’ EDSA commemoration

The government is opting for a simpler commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the EDSA People Power on Friday, February 24, officials said.

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Read more about the article Fire razes commercial stores, at least 20 houses in Davao
A fire of a still unknown cause razed at least 20 houses and two commercial establishments of a textile and motor parts store starting early morning Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Fire razes commercial stores, at least 20 houses in Davao

A fire of a still unknown cause razed at least 20 houses and two commercial establishments of a textile and motor parts store starting early morning Tuesday.

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