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WORKERS’ DEMANDS. Workers in Davao City scores the Aquino government for its anti-worker stance. They urge the president to provide decent jobs and wages; and to protect the workers’ basic rights. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

To be idle and hungry

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:February 4, 2012
Post category:Business DAVAO CITY Economy Mindanao
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By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN

ESCAPE ATTEMPT. Luzel Ramos, an OFW, recounts her escape attempt from the hands of her abusive employer in Kuwait. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle Saligumba)

Uphill battle for OFWs

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:January 26, 2012
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Thousands of OFWs end up as victims, and get only puny support from the Philippine government.

WORKING STUDENT. Ana heads to the University of Mindanao, where she works as a student-assistant. (davaotoday.com by Medel Hernani

At least PhP 285,344 needed to get a college degree

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:January 26, 2012
Post category:DAVAO CITY Education
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By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA

PLANTING RICE IN NANAY SILAY’S REMAINING PADDY

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Post published:January 19, 2012
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Visiting college students plant rice in a contested lot in Barangay Maa, this city. Claimed by the powerful Villa Abrilles to be used for a high-end subdivision, the lot is being fought for by Nanay Silay and other urban poor residents in the area. The Villa-Abrilles forcibly evicted residents, destroyed plants and dumped landfill in the 11-hectare land last year. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel Hernani)

NOT ENOUGH. Vendor Annabel Lincuna says her income in selling banana cue is not enough to sustain her family's needs. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel Hernani)

Bright economic prospects not shared by Davao folks

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:January 17, 2012
Post category:Business DAVAO CITY Economy
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By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN

Ordinary folks say deteriorating incomes and high prices of basic commodities overshadow the bright prospects for the New Year.

To be idle and hungry

Uphill battle for OFWs

At least PhP 285,344 needed to get a college degree

PLANTING RICE IN NANAY SILAY’S REMAINING PADDY

Bright economic prospects not shared by Davao folks

Vendors wary of P2.3B Gensan market plan via PPP

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