Davao City a world center of attraction
* Now the country’s investment hub * Tops in Safety Index and Best City to Visit Davao City received another international accolade following the city’s inclusion in the CEOWORLD Magazine 2025 Safety Index ranking of 300 leading cities in the world. Davao City ranks first in the Philippines placing No. 53 in the list. Other…
Will Mindanao Stand on Its Own? (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)
For so long, Mindanao has been treated as the nation’s distant cousin—useful for its wealth, yet constantly looked down upon. From being branded with degrading labels such as “Sub-Saharan,” to enduring political pressure and unfair scrutiny, the people of Mindanao have borne it all with quiet strength. Yet despite the hurts, insults, and injustices, Mindanao…
Sorghum Silage Ready; Bring In The Cattle! (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Piñol)
Three years after our small company, the Southseas Agri-Aqua Ventures Inc. (SAAVI), introduced Sorghum farming in Central Mindanao, we are now all set to contribute to the development of the Cattle and Small Ruminants Industry with the Sorghum Silage. This was not an easy journey for us because convincing farmers to plant Sorghum and finding…
Every Peso He Signs (Editorial by Carlo Manubag)
Photo courtesy: PCO “No one is innocent when power holds the pen that approves the nation’s spending.” Every major flood control project, every school building under construction, every farm-to-market road, every rehabilitation program, and every large-scale public work — all of these pass through the President’s desk. He reviews the plans, approves the budgets, and…
Of palay price ceilings (LETTERS FROM DAVAO by Jun Ledesma )
Photo Courtesy: DA What is happening these recent days is no longer entertaining as the childish irrelevance of Antonio Trillanes, a fluke in the Philippine Senate. Shortly before he left for Malaysia to attend the ASEAN Summit, Pres. BongBong Marcos announced that he issued an Executive Order 100 that establishes a floor price of palay…
BENTE Productions participates in the Asian Contents and Film Market 2025
In Photo: BENTE Productions spearheaded by its President Marilyn Manila (leftmost) brought stories from the microfinance community to the Asian Contents and Film Market in Busan, South Korea. From September 19 to 23, 2025, BENTE Productions Inc., the multimedia company of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), took part in the Asian Contents and Film…
Metrobank brings home Four Golden Arrows for the second straight year
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has been recognized anew for its good governance practice by the Institute of Corporate Directors at the recently held 2025 Golden Arrow Awards. The Bank was given the 4 Golden Arrow Award for the second straight year for consistently upholding high standards of corporate governance As a trusted financial…
Sen. Bong Go provides aids to indigent youths in Valenzuela City
The Malasakit Team of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, in coordination with local officials, reached out and provided assistance to indigent youth workers in Valenzuela City on Friday, October 24. “Bawat tulong na naibibigay natin ay isang hakbang papalapit sa mas maliwanag na kinabukasan para sa ating mga kababayan. Bisyo ko ang magserbisyo, kaya’t tuloy-tuloy po…
PENSHOPPE WELCOMES A NEW SEASON OF STYLE WITH “COZY DAYS AHEAD”
A Celebration of Comfort, Connection, and Effortless Fashion in Cagayan de Oro and Davao MANILA, Philippines — Following the adrenaline-fueled success of its Full Speed Ahead campaign, Philippine fashion leader PENSHOPPE invites everyone to slow down and savor life’s most meaningful moments with its newest campaign: “Cozy Days Ahead.” Launching this October with special events…