mj_admin, Author at Mindanao Journal

Top Health and Wellness App in the Philippines, mWell, Showcases mWellness Wearables Fully Loaded with Health Features in Davao City

mj_adminJune 10, 2026June 10, 202605 mins

mWell, the Philippines’ first all-in-one digital health and wellness ecosystem, is bringing its mWellness Wearables lineup to Davao City, making affordable health tracking more accessible to Filipinos in Mindanao. The wearables connect directly to the mWell app, where users can monitor their mWellness Score and other key health metrics, book 24/7 teleconsultations with over 3,700…

HSBC Premier Unveils a New Era of Global Banking for Filipinos Living Beyond Borders

mj_adminJune 9, 2026June 9, 202609 mins

Refreshed proposition brings together international banking, wealth expertise, and lifestyle privileges designed for today’s globally connected customers DAVAO CITY, Philippines — HSBC Philippines has officially unveiled the refreshed HSBC Premier, redefining what modern international banking looks like for clients in the Philippines whose lives, ambitions, and opportunities increasingly span borders. To mark the launch, HSBC…

Every Filipino Deserves Financial Independence (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)

mj_adminJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026011 mins

Photo credit: Shutterstock “I believe that through knowledge and discipline, financial peace *(freedom) is possible for us—all of us.” —Dave Ramsey This coming June 12, we are again celebrating and commemorating our Philippine Independence Day. We remember how our forefathers fought hard for Filipinos to gain liberty from captivity and slavery. Fast forward to…

Why the Senate Must Remain Independent (THE GUEST COLUMNIST by Harvey Malmis Niere)

mj_adminJune 6, 2026June 6, 202607 mins

photo courtesy: senate gov. ph With the House of Representatives already behaving as an extension of the Palace, Filipinos should want a Senate that is more independent of Malacañang, not less. That is why the recent attempt to reorganize the Senate through a highly contested claim of quorum should concern even those who have no…

Bong Go urges stronger El Nino measures as agriculture sector warns of possible 700,000-metric-ton drop in rice production

mj_adminJune 5, 2026June 5, 202607 mins

Sen. Bong Go warns DA on severe El Nino impact Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go called for sustained support for farmers, fisherfolk, and rural communities as the Department of Agriculture (DA) warned that the country’s rice production could decline by 700,000 metric tons this year due to the looming strong El Nino. The DA said the…

Brigada Eskwela: A Symptom of Government Failure? (EDITORIAL)

mj_adminJune 5, 2026June 5, 202605 mins

As schools across the country open their gates for the annual Brigada Eskwela, Filipinos once again witness the remarkable spirit of bayanihan. Teachers, parents, students, civic groups, and volunteers gather to clean classrooms, repair facilities, repaint walls, trim overgrown grounds, and prepare schools for the opening of classes. On the surface, Brigada Eskwela is a…

SDA Mission Hosts 1st Mindanao Adlai Production Forum (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Piñol)

mj_adminJune 5, 2026June 5, 202602 mins

The 1st Mindanao Adlai Production Forum which will be the first attempt to build and organize the Adlai Industry in the country is now officially set for June 28, Sunday, and will be held in the Central Mindanao Mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Valencia City, Bukidnon. Expected to attend the first-ever organized…

Political Distractions and the Search for Truth (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

mj_adminJune 5, 2026June 5, 202604 mins

As the controversy surrounding the alleged flood control anomalies continues to unfold, many Filipinos are beginning to ask a troubling question: “Why are certain political figures like of the minority bloc seemingly more focused on disrupting investigations than on helping uncover the truth? Recent developments in the Senate have shifted public attention from what should…

Thermal WTE Project for Davao City (LETTERS FROM DAVAO by Jun Ledesma)

mj_adminJune 5, 2026June 6, 2026012 mins

Not Everything in Davao City is perfect. We pride ourselves to be the most peaceful city in the Philippines and in many aspects always with the circle of three cities in Southeast Asia with positive attributes. Our slogan: “Life is here”. That is as far as peace is concerned. The Duterte brand of leadership that…

Davao City to crackdown Coastal Road stunt riders

mj_adminJune 5, 2026June 5, 202605 mins

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is coordinating with relevant government agencies to investigate and address reports of motorcycle riders performing “Superman” stunts and engaging in illegal drag racing activities along the Davao City Coastal Road. Committee on Peace and Public Safety chairperson Councilor Luna Acosta said the committee is coordinating…