mj_admin, Author at Mindanao Journal

BPI, ACEN seal three-year partnership to empower more Filipinos with financial knowledge

mj_adminJuly 6, 2026July 6, 202605 mins

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to advance financial inclusion by strengthening financial literacy, particularly among underserved communities.Through its social development arm, BPI Foundation (BPIF), and Ayala Group’s renewable energy company ACEN, BPI will bring financial education programs to communities near ACEN’s project sites across Real, Quezon; Pakil, Pangil, and Paete in Laguna;…

Smart wellness, now within reach: mWell brings its wearable health technology to Davao

mj_adminJuly 4, 2026July 4, 202605 mins

Health and wellness have become more personal than ever, and technology is making it easier for people to stay connected to their well-being. For Davaoeños, taking charge of their health is now just a little more convenient as mWell introduces its lineup of smart wellness wearables at select 8telcom branches across the city. The expansion…

Leadership Accountability (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)

mj_adminJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202607 mins

“You’re going to mess up. So instead of trying to be perfect, learn how to be accountable.” – Whitney Goodman Leadership and accountability must come together. Accountability is when you accept responsibility for the consequences of your actions, words, and decisions. As a leader, you must not only hold your people accountable but you are expected to exemplify…

VP Sara slams PBBM over poor performance

mj_adminJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202603 mins

DAVAO CITY – Vice Pres. Sara Duterte criticized the administration of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over the weekend accusing it of poor governance, failure to address the country’s pressing problems, and suppression of dissent. In a statement issued following a gathering along EDSA, Duterte said the turnout reflected what she described as the growing public…

Council to bolster mental health and school security

mj_adminJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202605 mins

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is strengthening mental health services and school safety following recent violent incidents involving students in different parts of the country. Councilor Lorenzo Villafuerte, chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, said the city already has programs under its Mental Health Code but needs more social…

Davao City Council approves P3.3-M aid for quake-hit LGUs

mj_adminJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202602 mins

DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved P3.3 million in financial assistance on Tuesday, June 30, for local government units in Davao Occidental, Sarangani Province, and General Santos City affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8. The City Council passed seven ordinances during its regular session at Sangguniang Panglungsod under suspended rules,…

Davao City to boost barangays security

mj_adminJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202603 mins

* CCTV cameras to be deployed By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor is calling all barangays to install closed-circuit television camera systems and deploy barangay police to protect government properties and strengthen peace and order in their communities. Councilor Jessica Bonguyan, chairperson of the Committee on Public Works and Highways, endorsed…

Duterte brand of leadership (LETTERS FROM DAVAO by Jun Ledesma)

mj_adminJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202607 mins

It is ridiculously funny how the anti-Duterte forces make such a big issue of a flood that occurred in a low-lying area outside of the city poblacion following hours of heavy rain. They feasted on it like it is a far better headline story than the delisting of former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan from scroll…

Sen. Bong Go bats for police visibility in school campuses

mj_adminJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202609 mins

Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go called for stronger school safety measures, more visible law enforcement presence, and accessible mental health support for students following the shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte, which claimed the lives of three students. In his manifestation Go said the tragedy must not be treated only…

Redefining Premium Livestock (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Piñol)

mj_adminJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026013 mins

(Market Prospects of Wagyu Cattle Farming in the Philippines, Its Impact On Economic Growth, Food Security & Rural Poverty!) For decades, the global premium beef sector has been dominated by traditional powerhouses: Japan, with its fiercely guarded purebred heritage, and Australia, with its vast commercial crossbred herds. However, a significant geographic and structural shift is…