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'KING OF FRUITS.' Jaime Ruar, 73, sorts out the durians he purchased from Toril district before selling it at the Bangkerohan Public Market in Davao City on Saturday, October 21. His truck contains P80,000-worth of durian, from which he expects to earn P200,000. (Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

Davao Region exports first batch of durian to China

Photo by Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Davao Region has exported the first batch of durian to China, a development that was seen by officials…

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Read more about the article Villages in Davao Region encouraged to form community responders for emergencies
REVIVAL. Responders demonstrate how to revive an unconscious victim in the field with a dummy equipped various sensors during the citywide Earthquake and Tsunami Drill on Friday, July 14. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Villages in Davao Region encouraged to form community responders for emergencies

Many barangays in the Davao region still need to establish and strengthen their community-based emergency response to better respond during disasters, says the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-XI. 

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Davao City Police Office Director, Police Senior Superintendent Alexander Tagum (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Metro Davao chief ready to step down amidst cleansing of PNP ranks

Newly appointed Metro Davao Police District (MDPD) Director Brigadier General Alexander Tagum says he is willing to heed the call of Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos that all police generals will resign in connection to the government's campaign against illegal drugs.

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