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Read more about the article Exploring a policy framework for mining
BIAS TO SMALL-SCALE MINING. Bayan Muna representative Teddy Casino, in a recent Davao City press briefing, says his authored People's Mining Bill (HB 4315) in Congress is biased to small-scale mining and not to large-scale mining. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Exploring a policy framework for mining

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN

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Read more about the article Military threatens Assumption school but parents, guardians unmoved
THE STREAMER. The Fr. Pops tarpaulin still hangs above the fence of Assumption College of Davao. The AFP’s Eastern Mindanao Command has asked the school administration to tear it down otherwise they will campaign against the school. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Military threatens Assumption school but parents, guardians unmoved

By DAVAO TODAY

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Read more about the article All full moons of 2012 reserved for bat ‘emergence’
UNSUNG HEROES. Some two million fruitbats reside in five caves located in the Monfort property in Samal Island, Davao del Norte. These unique mammals are credited with being a major force in the reforestration of Mindanao's denuded forests and with pollination, particularly of Davao's beloved durian. Its insectivore relatives are also known to eat pests that destroy farmers' crops. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

All full moons of 2012 reserved for bat ‘emergence’

By CJ KUIZON

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