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Read more about the article Three fishermen’s children place in top 10 of fisheries licensure exam 
From left: Josephmar Tolvo placed fifth, Tamara Maghanoy ninth and Justine Aron 10th in the October Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination. (Contributed photos)

Three fishermen’s children place in top 10 of fisheries licensure exam 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The sons and daughter of fishermen from Siargao, Siquijor and Cagayan placed among the top 10 in the October 2026 Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination, entering a profession that…

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Read more about the article Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps
ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE. Students tap electronic ID cards at the entrance of Mabini National High School in Davao City. The system sends parents notifications when their children arrive and depart campus, said Marife Robles, an English and theatre arts teacher at the school. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Three deadly school shootings across the Philippines in 2026 have forced public schools in Davao City to tighten campus security, but teachers say they still lack some of…

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Read more about the article Schools in Davao del Norte, Sultan Kudarat cleared after hoax threats
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Schools in Davao del Norte, Sultan Kudarat cleared after hoax threats

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Two public high schools in Carmen, Davao del Norte were placed on heightened alert Wednesday, Sept. 30, after a social media post circulated about an alleged planned shooting,…

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Read more about the article ACT flags P107.4-B flood-control allocation amid 160,000-classroom gap nationwide 
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ACT flags P107.4-B flood-control allocation amid 160,000-classroom gap nationwide 

MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines is urging lawmakers to remove a proposed P107.4-billion flood-control allocation from the 2027 national budget and redirect it to address…

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Read more about the article Ateneo de Zamboanga declares Aug. 19 ‘A Day of Mourning and Prayer’
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Ateneo de Zamboanga declares Aug. 19 ‘A Day of Mourning and Prayer’

Davao City, Philippines – Ateneo de Zamboanga University declared Wednesday, Aug. 19, a day of mourning and prayer after a shooting at its Junior High School campus left two people…

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