Read more about the article NUTRITION MONTH
National Nutrition Council XI Regional Coordinator Maria Teresa Ungson says overweight and obesity among Filipino adults is considered a problem. She said around 32 percent of Filipino adults in the region are considered obese. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

NUTRITION MONTH

National Nutrition Council XI Regional Coordinator Maria Teresa Ungson says overweight and obesity among Filipino adults is considered a problem. She said around 32 percent of Filipino adults in the region are considered obese. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article RICE TRADER
Eric Pundoc, a rice trader in Bangkerohan Public Market for more than 30 years, says he is aware of the existence of fake rice but is confident of his own rice supply. Pundoc expressed confidence in his suppliers and in National Food Administrations's (NFA) efforts to ensure that fake rice does not enter the market. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

RICE TRADER

Eric Pundoc, a rice trader in Bangkerohan Public Market for more than 30 years, says he is aware of the existence of fake rice but is confident of his own rice supply. Pundoc expressed confidence in his suppliers and in National Food Administrations's (NFA) efforts to ensure that fake rice does not enter the market. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article BE VIGILANT
BE VIGILANT. Dianne A. Silva, Davao regional director of National Food Authority, advises residents to be vigilant of possible proliferation of fake rice in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

BE VIGILANT

Dianne A. Silva, Davao regional director of National Food Authority, advises residents to be vigilant of possible proliferation of fake rice in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article HALAL-CERTIFICATION
HALAL-CERTIFICATION. (From left) Escider Inc. Vice President Syed Kamal Reza and President/CEO Mims Ayunan present their plans to put up a Halal food and restaurant in the city during a media forum on Wednesday. The company also plans to establish a slaughterhouse. Davao City Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta (right) also gives update on the implementation of the Halal ordinance which she authored. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

HALAL-CERTIFICATION

(From left) Escider Inc. Vice President Syed Kamal Reza Ampatuan and President/CEO Mims Ayunan present their plans to put up a Halal food and restaurant in the city during a media forum on Wednesday. The company also plans to establish a slaughterhouse. Davao City Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta (right) also gives update on the implementation of the Halal ordinance which she authored. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article FATHER’S GRIEF
FATHER'S GRIEF. Father of slain New People's Army medic, Vanessa Limpag, aka Ka Kyle, traveled all the way from Zamboanga to bring home the remains of his daughter.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

FATHER’S GRIEF

Father of slain New People's Army medic, Vanessa Limpag, aka Ka Kyle, traveled all the way from Zamboanga to bring her home on Wednesday night.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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