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Read more about the article Makabayan refiles bills on higher pay for gov’t workers, laborers and teachers
IT'S A GO. 17th Congress votes in favor of extending Martial Law until December 31, 2017 during the Congress Joint Session at the House of Representatives, Quezon City on Saturday. (davaotoday.com)

Makabayan refiles bills on higher pay for gov’t workers, laborers and teachers

The progressive Makabayan coalition refiled various bills on the 18th Congress’ opening last Monday focusing on increase salaries for teachers and employees, along with increase in pensions for retirees.

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Read more about the article Fisherfolk group hits Duterte on “friendship” with China on Philippine seas row
Different progressive groups march towards the Chinese Consulate in Makati City for a mobilization in time for the Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration today. (Photo courtesy of Obet De Castro)

Fisherfolk group hits Duterte on “friendship” with China on Philippine seas row

A fisherfolk organization criticized President Rodrigo Duterte on his statement that he'll allow Chinese fishing vessels to operate in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) because of "friendship" with China.

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Read more about the article Jeepney drivers asked to claim “pantawid pasada” cards
SIGNBOARDS UP. Despite a new rule banning display? of destination signboards?, these jeepneys ?sneak ? signboards on their windshields on Wednesday, July 26, in Davao City. The ?restriction is in accordance with the Anti Distracted Driving Law. Jeepney drivers and commuters complain that the rule has caused confusion among passengers, who find it more difficult in determining which ride to take. (Paulo C. Rizal/ davaotoday.com)

Jeepney drivers asked to claim “pantawid pasada” cards

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Davao Region (LTFRB-XI) called on jeepney operators to claim their Pantawid Pasada Program (PPP) cash cards for 2018 before they close it for the 2019 PPP cash cards.

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Read more about the article Exempting Davao City from Martial Law will have positive effect – tourism exec
Generose Tecson, city tourism officer,? said the marching order from City Mayor Sara Duterte is? to beautify the wharf. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Exempting Davao City from Martial Law will have positive effect – tourism exec

Exempting the city from Martial Law promises positive effects to the city's tourism, an official said.

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