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AQUINO PLEDGES HELP TO MINDANAO BUSINESS. President Benigno Aquino III promised business leaders that government will bring more infrastructure, surplus in power supply and funds to support the region’s economy heading towards the ASEAN 2015 integration during his keynote at the 22nd Mindanao Business Conference on August 8 at SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Davao folks ask Aquino where’s growth?

Unfazed by the recent bombings in Mindanao, President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday attended the 22nd Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) to deliver his message that the region is stepping closer to being “a land of promises fulfilled.” But such confidence is not shared by some sectors in Davao.

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Sharing Ramadhan Moments

Eid’l Fitr marks the end of Ramadhan, the Muslim’s fasting month. Following the lunar calendar, the sighting of the new moon signals the change of month in the Muslim’s Hijrah calendar. For those who feel that they have not fulfilled well this month the 4th pillar of Islam, we still have today and tomorrow to fast, give zakat ‘ul fitra (voluntary material or financial assistance), pray the Salatul Taraweeh (special nightly prayer reciting verses of the Qur’an) and the Salatul Layl or Tahajud Salah (midnight prayer). These are special prayers performed voluntarily in congregational and individual prayers.

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Thorough, objective probe on CDO blast urged by peace advocates

by TYRONE A. VELEZ Davao Today Lawyer Beverly Musni, convenor of Initiatives for Peace in Mindanao (InPeace) told Davao Today said she joins the public in condemning the bombing as it “intends to sow fear by attacking civilians.” She also "challenged authorities to answer questions by the public, to leave no stone unturned to find the truth and justice for the victims.”

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Moro people recite their prayer or sambayang at Davao's Grand Men Seng Hotel. They will join the Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca for Ramadan with the support of city government. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

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