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Read more about the article All full moons of 2012 reserved for bat ‘emergence’
UNSUNG HEROES. Some two million fruitbats reside in five caves located in the Monfort property in Samal Island, Davao del Norte. These unique mammals are credited with being a major force in the reforestration of Mindanao's denuded forests and with pollination, particularly of Davao's beloved durian. Its insectivore relatives are also known to eat pests that destroy farmers' crops. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

All full moons of 2012 reserved for bat ‘emergence’

By CJ KUIZON

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Read more about the article The Pros and Cons of impeachment
ALL-OUT SUPPORT. Posters affirming support to Chief Justice Renato Corona are prominent outside the Davao courts in Hall of Justice, Ecoland. RTC-XI Executive Judge Pelagio Paguican said “all judges and court employees are in full support of the Chief Justice.” (davaotoday.com photo by Marilou Aguirre-Tuburan)

The Pros and Cons of impeachment

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN

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Read more about the article Arakan farmers cry for justice during 25th year anniversary of Mendiola massacre
MILITARY PULL-OUT. Farmers in Arakan town, North Cotabato call for military pull-out in the area as they condemn military abuses and the Aquino government's Oplan Bayanihan. (contributed photo)

Arakan farmers cry for justice during 25th year anniversary of Mendiola massacre

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN

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Read more about the article Small-scale miners in Pantukan ask, why blame us?
Dionesy, a former abantero who lost his two nephews in the landslide, takes a rest and watch as other volunteers dig to find more bodies still burried in the mud. (photo by John Rizle Saligumba/davaotoday.com)

Small-scale miners in Pantukan ask, why blame us?

By JOHN RIZLE SALIGUMBA

Small-scale miners grapple with the impact of landslides and the government’s demolition order.

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