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
New upscale center to rise in Davao City
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor announced over the weekend that a newly approved upscale residential development in Barangay Bago Gallera is projected to attract fresh investments and create job opportunities in Davao City. Councilor J. Melchor Quitain Jr., chair of the Committees on Government Properties and on Housing and Subdivision...