Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing for a nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media platforms to curb addiction and protect vulnerable Filipinos. In his “Chiz Wiz! Usapang May Laman” podcast aired on Sunday, Escudero discussed his proposed measure, Senate Bill No. 2347, which seeks to set firm, legally enforceable limits on how gambling…
PLDT Home celebrates Kadayawan by bringing more ways for Davaoeño families to connect, celebrate, and enjoy more together Kadayawan has always been a celebration of what brings Davao together: its people, cultures, traditions, and communities. This year, under the theme “We Are One, KadayaONE!”, families and friends once again come together to celebrate the shared…
(#1 – Cash Management) “Financial freedom is available to those who learn about it and work for it.” — Robert Kiyosaki With all the Philippine economic indicators going haywire – rising inflation, depreciating peso, increasing fuel prices, worsening unemployment/underemployment, etc – how financially secure and confident are you to face life’s uncertainties? In the same…
“Malunggay,” “Kamunggay” or “Balunggay” are some of the local names of an iconic “Vegetable Tree” known scientifically as Moringa oleifera. Endemic to the Philippines, the Moringa had been part of the country’s agricultural landscape which offers both food and medical remedies. For nursing Mothers, a broth of Moringa leaves with native chicken is believed to…
Photo courtesy: MMDA Every time heavy rains trigger devastating floods, we are quick to blame nature. But the truth is far more uncomfortable. While intense rainfall may be the immediate cause, much of the destruction, loss of property, livelihood, and even human lives can be traced to a problem that has existed for years—human irresponsibility…
Photo: United States Department of State The growing opposition to the proposed PAX SILICA project is not driven by fear of technology or resistance to progress. It is driven by a simple but fundamental belief: development should serve people first. Across affected communities, residents, farmers, environmental advocates, indigenous peoples, and cultural groups are raising legitimate…
Just about a month ago, heavy rainfall caused flash floods in parts of Davao City. A phalanx of anti-Duterte critics in and out of the House of Romualdez and the Palace by the Pasig River feasted on scenes of vehicles fording flooded streets. But their euphoria was brief. The flood receded in less than two…
By Benjamin Pulta MANILA – (PNA) The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it will take no shortcuts and will closely scrutinize the formal request from the United States to extradite Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. In a press conference, Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan confirmed that the DOJ received the…
Photo Courtesy: Senate *Pushes stronger maritime security and better pay for personnel Go, who co-authored the measure, underscored the vital role of the PCG in protecting the country’s maritime territory and supporting Filipino communities whose livelihoods depend on the sea. “The Philippines is composed of over 7,100 islands, with a vast and complex maritime territory…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY — Newly crowned Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2026 Christine Faith Gawilan of the Matigsalug tribe vows to promote the preservation of her community’s culture through documentation and education. Gawilan told Davao media Thursday night, that her primary advocacy is to create detailed cultural documentation and education on Matigsalug traditions, heritage and…
