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Read more about the article Businessmen bullish with economy surge for 2017
Constructions of high rise building like in C.M. Recto. As early as 2000 C.M. Recto buildings mostly dilapidated, some were abandon, no occupant and has obnoxious smell. Now construction firms from Manila troop to Davao City for the opportunity. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Businessmen bullish with economy surge for 2017

Business owners here are upbeat as they look forward to a better economy in the new year.

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Read more about the article On SSS pension hike problem, don’t pass buck to Duterte, says budget sec
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno provides updates on the 2017 budget during a press briefing in Malacanan on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. (Toto Lozano/Presidential Photo)

On SSS pension hike problem, don’t pass buck to Duterte, says budget sec

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the problem on deciding to raise the Social Security System pension of retirees should not be passed on to President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Read more about the article A New Year’s wish unfulfilled for sick, elderly prisoners  
Political prisoners detained in Compostela Valley Provincial Rehabilitation Center start their week-long hunger strike on Saturday, December 3 to demand the release of 400 political prisoners in the country. (Contributed photo)

A New Year’s wish unfulfilled for sick, elderly prisoners  

Authorities did not release any elderly or sickly political prisoner during the Christmas holidays, contrary to an earlier pronouncement made by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte and later statements made by his peace panel officials.

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