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Read more about the article New anti-poverty chief Pacquiao under scrutiny
President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. swears in former Sen. Manny Pacquiao as new chief of National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) at Malacañang Palace on Sept. 8. Photo Courtesy of Presidential Communications Office FB page

New anti-poverty chief Pacquiao under scrutiny

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Former senator and boxing great Manny Pacquiao faces scrutiny over both his ability to help the poor and a business conflict of interest as he heads the country’s…

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Read more about the article Bright economic prospects not shared by Davao folks
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

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN

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

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