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Rice self-sufficiency plunges to 37-year low, deepening import reliance
MANILA (October 17) — Every bowl of rice on Filipino tables today relies more on foreign imports than ever before in nearly four decades. The country’s rice self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) fell to 71.7% in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) — the lowest since 1988. This means that for every kilo of rice…
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Over 5,400 quake-hit Davao residents to get emergency jobs under TUPAD
Photo courtesy: Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region MANILA (October 17) — More than 5,400 residents affected by the recent strong earthquakes in the Davao Region…
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Class suspensions drag down students’ Math, Science grades — EDCOM 2
MANILA (October 17) — Frequent class suspensions have caused a 12 to 14 percent drop in Math and Science grades among Grade 4 students, the Second Congressional Commission…
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Defeat, Discipline, and Destiny: Marantan Finally Gets His Star
A story of defeat and truimph Colonel Hansel M Marantan.-Newsline Photo DAVAO CITY (October 16) –For years, his name was synonymous with controversy, an enigma in uniform, a…
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Philippine House Speaker resigns amid flood control scandal, echoes regional corruption woes
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (September 17) — After mounting pressures and loud speculations of impending political shake-up, Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez resigned…
Mayor Baste Duterte files kidnapping case over alleged illegal arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte
Davao City, Philippines (September 15) — In a dramatic escalation of the political and legal tensions gripping the country, Davao City Mayor…
Woman arrested in Davao City for selling cigarettes without health warnings
DAVAO CITY (July 4) -The Philippine anti-smuggling teams conducted a buy-bust operation in Davao City under “Oplan MegaShopper” on the evening of…
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45 anyos ng lalaki sikop sa buy bust operation
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO (Hulyo 5) – Usa ka 45 anyos nga lalaki ang nasikop sa gihimong buy bust operation didto sa Purok…
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Negosyanteng babaye gipusil-patay sa Davao
DAVAO CITY (Hunyo 29) – Patay ang babayeng negosyante og scrap metal human gipusil sa armadong backride sa motorsiklo sa Daang Maharlika…
Car wash boy gipusil-patay sa North Cotabato
PIKIT, Cotabato Province (Hunyo 27)- Patay diha-diha dayon ang car wash boy human gipusil sa riding-in-tandem sa National Highway sa Barangay Takepan,…
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Why earthquakes feel more frequent in PH: DOST says 30 happen daily
MANILA (October 13) — If it feels like earthquakes are happening more often lately, that’s because they are — or at least,…
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Senators push for stronger building standards, swift response after Davao quake
MANILA (October 11) – Senators Francis Escudero and Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday urged stricter enforcement of building safety standards and a quick…
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Strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY (October 10) – A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental on Thursday morning, October…
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