Read more about the article Boulder Face Challenge cancelled, run for Mt. Apo set
Julius Paner, tourism officer of Sta Cruz during Monday's Kapehan sa Davao, April 11. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Boulder Face Challenge cancelled, run for Mt. Apo set

Benjie Lizada, chair of the Visit Davao Fun Sale Executive Committee, said they will hold "Takbo para sa Mt. Apo" (Run for Mt. Apo) as an alternative event which will be held on April 17 in Babak, Island Garden City of Samal.

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Read more about the article No deal: Farmers decline North Cot Gov. Mendoza’s invitation to hold dialogue outside the barricade
WHERE'S THE RICE? Around 5,000 farmers protest along Davao-Cotabato national highway in Kidapawan City on Wednesday, March 30 to demand for rice assistance as they suffer the impact of prolonged drought in the province. (Danilda Fusilero/davaotoday.com)

No deal: Farmers decline North Cot Gov. Mendoza’s invitation to hold dialogue outside the barricade

KIDAPAWAN CITY --- Protesting farmers here declined the invitation of North Cotabato provincial governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza to hold the dialogue at the city hall on Wednesday night, March 30. Pedro…

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Read more about the article ‘Hungry’ farmers hold barricade in North Cotabato highway, demand 15,000 sacks of rice   
The farmers start blocking the whole stretch of Quezon Boulevard in Kidapawan City, paralyzing the traffic as early as 5:30 in the morning. (Danilda L. Fusilero/davaotoday.com)

‘Hungry’ farmers hold barricade in North Cotabato highway, demand 15,000 sacks of rice  

An estimate of 5,000 farmers from eight municipalities of North Cotabato province blocked the national highway in Kidapawan City early morning on Wednesday, March 30 to demand for rice from the provincial government to help them survive the drought.

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