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Read more about the article 34 colleges, universities hike tuition, fees
STUDENTS FIGHT BACK. Students hold a rally on Monday at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region 11 to protest the "state abandonment" of approving tuition fee increases of 31 universities and colleges in this region.(davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

34 colleges, universities hike tuition, fees

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has approved the application of 34 higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the Davao region increase tuition and other school fees for school year 2019-2020.

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Read more about the article Catholic leader hopes for more Nene Pimentels among political leaders
Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio Ledesma officiates a Holy Mass for the late Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. at the City Tourism Hall Thursday night, before his remains was brought back to Manila Friday. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Catholic leader hopes for more Nene Pimentels among political leaders

As the late Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. is laid to rest Saturday, a Roman Catholic leader is hopeful emerging politicians will follow the path of the deceased political figure in this times of repression.

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Read more about the article Nene Pimentel’s friends recall fond memories of him
Soldiers from the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division carry the casket of the late Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel to the City Tourism Hall where necrological service and public viewing were held Wednesday night. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Nene Pimentel’s friends recall fond memories of him

Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has earned a stature politics, according to those who knew him.

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Read more about the article City councilor asks LTO to regulate, not prohibit, riders in back of vehicles
Councilor Conrado C. Baluran (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

City councilor asks LTO to regulate, not prohibit, riders in back of vehicles

A city councilor has called on the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to amend the implementation of the law that prohibits people to ride in the back of vehicles.

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Read more about the article Cagayan de Oro Press Club mourns death of its member, Nene Pimentel
Former Senate president Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel says he finds nothing wrong with Chinese fishing in the country's exclusive economic zone as long as the Philippines doesn't give up its sovereignty. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Cagayan de Oro Press Club mourns death of its member, Nene Pimentel

The oldest media organization in the country joins the entire nation in mourning the death one of its own, former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. who died Sunday, Oct. 20.

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