NATIONAL
Bong Go backs aid for poor in times of crisis
Amid the economic challenges and rising living costs, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his commitment to stand by Filipinos in times of crisis as he personally led the distribution of aid to fire victims in Tondo. Go extended additional assistance to hundreds of families still recovering from a fire incident. He visited the affected community...
REGIONAL
Creation of disaster response team pushed
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor is pushing for the creation of a centralized coordinating body to organize National Service Training Program graduates and all volunteers in Davao City, strengthening public service deployment and improving coordination across sectors. Councilor Alberto Ungab, chairperson of the Committees on Appointments and Government Reorganization and on Disaster Risk...
OPINION
Segregating, Replanting Sorghum ‘Off-Types’ For Forage Production! (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Pinol)
In the fields in Polomolok, South Cotabato where we planted Sorghum for grains and forage production, I noticed tall stalks which stood out towering by 3 to 4 feet over normal Sorghum. Sorghum breeders call these mutants as “Off-Types” and the recommendation is to eliminate them to maintain “purity.” But I am the type of...
BUSINESS
BPI expands reach in Mindanao throughstrategic partnership with Amesco Drug
In Photo: Through its partnership with Amesco Drug, BPI can now reach more customers across Mindanao. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to strengthen its commitment to financial inclusion with the onboarding of Amesco Drug as its newest May BPI Dito partner store, marking its first partnership with a Davao-based business. With a...