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Article Date : September 27, 2007

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Crown of thorns sea stars (dap-ag), considered a pest to marine life as they feed on hard corals, are still infesting the waters of the Island Garden City of Samal. These photos were taken from the waters fringing Mahan Garden and El Magic Beach Resort in Barangay Caliclic, near the ferryboat landing where vast stretches of table coral formations can be found. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera)

Quentin Tarantino wears barong in Ireland

DIRECTOR Quentin Tarantino must like the barong given to him on his recent visit to the Philippines.





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Article Date : September 27, 2007

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Rainy days may make some people moody, but not children who delight in a rainfall. Like these two boys who have fun racing with their slippers as rainwater rampaged through the road gutters in Matina. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes)



WORKERS in a pineapple plantation in Barangay Tamayong, Calinan District start harvesting the fruits. On Sunday, the Regional Trial Court ruled that the aerial spraying ban ordinance is constitutional. The ordinance will not only affect the banana plantations but also other farms in the hinterlands of the city, including this pineapple farm. EDGAR ARRO

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  • Duterte is back after operations


  • Cops file charges vs alleged drug pusher


  • Banisilan mayor's brother killed in ambush

  • Rody supports decisions of Sara as acting mayor

  • Mayor confident of spray ban victory

  • Banana to boost income of Igacos coco farmers

  • BIMP-iCon promoted in Palawan Friday

  • Davao-branded products showcased at Minbizcon

  • Filipino golfers sizzle

  • E-Games Evolution blasts off at SM

  • Datba players to compete in Cavite, Cebu

  • Warm Davao hospitality impresses tourists

  • Tourism sector told: communities should not be left out

  • Global warming, oil price hike blamed for less tuna supply

  • Peace tops Mindanao traders' 12-point biz agenda

  • PBGEA mulls transfer to other areas in Mindanao

  • Davao City to be `repackaged’

  • City’s banana growers expect production to lower by 14 percent

  • Davao launches National Family Week celebration





  • Article Date : September 27, 2007

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    Neri says Abalos offered him P200M

    THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT...? Comelec chairman Benjamin Abalos stares intently, finger to his lips as if to signal silence, as CHED chairman Romulo Neri tells the Senate investigation into the controversial NBN deal of how the poll body chief offered him "200" in exchange for approving the project. Neri said he told Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the offer and that she told him to refuse it. INQUIRER/EDWIN BACASMAS



    Paul Jones, United States Assistance for International Development (USAid) deputy chief of mission, greets local children at the new footbridge built by USAid in Barangay Libi in Malapatan, Sarangani. Jones led the US delegation in Friday's inauguration of the P1.4 million, 42-meter suspension footbridge. (Sun.Star Davao photo)


    Majority Floor Leader Councilor Bonifacio Militar is surrounded by his fellow legislators as they tackle the comprehensive shelter code of Davao City in yesterday’s regular session at the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Also in photo are councilors Edgar Ibuyan, Diosdado Mahipus, Karlo Bello, Dr. Samuel Bangoy and Pilar Braga. EDGAR ARRO


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  • Koreans to legitimize biz operations in city



  • City hall hands off in October election


  • City to host BIMP-Eaga ministers meet in October

  • Somber weather to last until weekend: bureau

  • DOT 11 celebrates national tourism week

  • SoCot eyes more areas for fruit plantations

  • Techno fair opens in Koronadal Thursday

  • Australia allocates $20.5 million for SMEs

  • Export prices of banana seen to increase: PBGEA

  • Barrera blasts Roach

  • Holy Cross plays SPC

  • Spray planes grounded

  • Council junks developer's application for land reclassification

  • 'Open Source' software goes to SouthCot

  • Councilors amend proviso on fixed share for housing

  • Sta. Cruz mayor demands share of SMB excise tax

  • Sta. Cruz eyed for oil depot

  • Duterte Agilas plays M. Lhuillier in ’07 MVBA

  • JIB College of Business & Tourism 6th Founding Anniversary

  • Marco Polo Davao takes another challenge

  • ICAD launches 1st MICAS and 1st e-LYMPICS









  • Article Date : September 24, 2007

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    Article Date : September 20, 2007

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  • Bus blast caused by a cellphone: military


  • DepEd regional chief defends cyber education program


  • NPA leader surrenders in Asuncion


  • ESI mapping to pinpoint specific threats to Gulf


  • Japan agencies pour in P10-M for IT biz center in Mindanao


  • Date '07 to surpass P106.8-M in sales


  • Indophil gives initial payment to Alsons for stake in mine firm


  • Pacquiao to unravel new moves against Barrera




  • Article Date : September 19, 2007

    SUNSTAR DAVAO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/index.html) MINDANEWS (http://www.mindanews.com)
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    A hawksbill turtle peers out from under a coral off Punta del Sol in the Island Garden City of Samal during the resort's participation in the International Coastal Cleanup last Sunday with the Aquamarine Protection and Preservation Alliance (Appa) and the local government unit led by City Mayor Aniano Antalan and city administrator Cleto Gales. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera)

    FLYING SQUIRREL. This fist-sized rodent that stretches about four inches is the Mindanao flying squirrel (Petinomys crinitus ), said to be endemic only to the Mindanao regions. It lives in forests and is too tiny to be considered a meal by most predators. PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER/DENNIS JAY SANTOS

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  • 'Fruits of hope' flies to Manila


  • Mike Arroyo is mystery man


  • Mindanao blackouts blamed on glitch

  • Outage slowed down work at fiscal's office

  • Villar, friends working for Estrada's release

  • Money alone can't make a president: Villar

  • US ambassador to keynote two-day Mindanao biz gab

  • Import requirements of garment raw materials cut

  • DA 'bagsakans' in metro to sell Mindanao fruits

  • Yahoo! to launch Internet café program to grow RP community

  • Televiewers: Stop Joey de Leon

  • Simpson charged; 4th suspect arrested

  • :-) turns 25

  • Online couple CHEAT with each other

  • Hitler's secret Indian army

  • Japan's 10 Strangest Qualifications

  • Offenders forced to listen to Barry Manilow





  • Article Date : September 18, 2007

    SUNSTAR DAVAO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/index.html) MINDANEWS (http://www.mindanews.com)
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    Mayor Rodrigo Duterte (center) hands over the assorted grocery items to Muslim elders in Barangay 23-C, Quezon Boulevard which forms part of the city government’s symbolic support of the Muslims celebrating Ramadan.
    (Mindanao Times/Edgar Arro)

    Students from the Davao Institute of Technical Education in Matina, Davao City pose with the bags of garbage and trash collected along the shoreline of Talomo last Saturday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

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  • Brownout due to technical problem, not terror attack


  • Korean seeks audience; mayor says he's busy


  • 2 months for Gabi, Piñol to settle case


  • Mayor says frats should be regulated

  • Mayor on leave Sept. 16-Oct. 10

  • 1st skimboard safari in Mati

  • Waterfront launches first online reservation system

  • Canada backs halal industry

  • Chinese businessman looks for tapioca, cassava chips

  • Editorial: Tesda's 'pleasant problem'

  • Maxey: Like molasses in winter

  • HCDC edges JMC in OT

  • NCCC Cares grabs 1st, 3rd spots

  • TLC in mountain climbing sports

  • Yes, there's money in bonsai

  • MERCO Run for Maharlika outreach program

  • Body of kidnapped ‘pusher’ discovered

  • `The curtain closes in 2010’

  • RB Digos still best rural bank

  • 2nd September Classic Golf set at Davao Golf Club

  • Building youth power at DACS Sportsfest 2007



  • VIDEOS
    Saksi: Fans flock to Josh Hartnett in Davao City




    Article Date : September 16, 2007

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    The Rody Foundation in partnership with Jollibee, launches the "Create the RODY Foundation Logo" during the I-Speak media forum at City Hall Conference Room Thursday. The cash prize for the contest is P10,000. RODY stands for Recognizing Outstanding Davao Youth. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

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  • Reds demand as much as P4M revolutionary tax from firms


  • Nograles denies eyeing justice department’s top post


  • Davao bet grabs Magsaysay award


  • Tesda to set up online system for jobseekers

  • Tuna, high-value crops are top agri exports

  • Estremera: The universality of childhood

  • Gil: Losing it

  • Men's senior open bootfest set

  • Corteza, Valle keep hopes alive in SMB 9-Ball Open

  • Dimakiling leads 1st round Shell winners

  • Comes another convert

  • Gawang Mindanao



  • MINDANAO TIMES (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/)
    FAR FROM OVER: Mayor Rodrigo Duterte (center) continues his tirade against the Apo View Hotel and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) in yesterday’s summit on the juvenile justice, organized by the Council for the Welfare of Children, at the Davao Convention and Trade Center. With him are Atty. Albert Muyot of UNICEF, Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta (partly hidden), Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz and Councilor Angela Librado-Trinidad. EDGAR ARRO

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  • Casino manager next to be expelled: Rody


  • Councilors to discuss Juvenile Justice Law


  • Philnits Davao Office Inauguration, Sept 18


  • Bigger cut for Davao ariport sought

  • Davao coach off to KL for training

  • Davao wows and wins best booth in PTM ‘07

  • PROUD OF MICHELLE CARBONELL

  • NCCC wants teen models

  • Popong heads Reggae festival



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    A Report on the so called "Death Squads" whom are reported to have been killing street kids in Davao, Philippines.


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