(From left to right) Ms. Gene Bangayan – Co Chair, Davao Mice Board and VP Mindanao Tourism Congress, Dr. Rita Jane Castañeda Dover – VP Panorama Summit Hotel, Ms. Tanya Rabat Tan – Regional Director, Department of Tourism, Ms. Linda S. Castañeda – President, Panorama Summit Hotel, Ms. Fides S. Castañeda – Corporate Secretary, Panorama Summit…
Believe it or not, but this is the first time that a city has become a favorite destination of foreign diplomats. Davao City is about 960 air-miles from Malacañang. It is awe-inspiring, therefore, to see Ambassadors visiting Davao City and paying courtesy calls to Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, who must be bewildered by the visits…
The impeachment trial must be about evidence, not political theater. The resumption of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial has once again placed the country’s political divisions under the spotlight. But beyond the political noise, personalities and sometimes contentious exchanges inside the Senate, one fundamental principle must prevail: An impeachment trial must be decided by…
On Tuesday night, officials of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon led by Mayor Roger Quiño visited my farm for an early dinner which consisted by Lechon Manok Pinoy, Adobong and Sinamapalokang Kambiing and a roasted young pig, all produced in the farm. They also took advantage of the visit by asking for a briefing on the Agricultural…
Of the presidents in the post-EDSA era, only Fidel V. Ramos did not appoint a Chief Justice during his completed six-year term. No vacancy arose during his presidency, as Andres Narvasa remained Chief Justice until after Ramos left office. Corazon Aquino appointed four: Claudio Teehankee, Pedro Yap, Marcelo Fernan, and Andres Narvasa. Teehankee’s appointment in…
Davao City cost of living lowest vs top global cities * Also top city in the country visited by foreign diplomats By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City is the least expensive than several major cities worldwide in terms of restaurant prices, rent, and groceries, according…
DAVAO CITY – Poverty incidence among families in the Davao Region dropped to 5.5 percent in 2025, down from 11.3 percent in 2023 and 11.9 percent in 2021, the Philippine Statistics Authority-11 (PSA-11) reported over the weekend . PSA-11 chief administrative officer Baby Jean Alid explained during their Official Poverty Statistics Regional Data Dissemination Forum…
Davao City Council OKs burial fees for Muslim cemetery DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council has approved, on final reading, an ordinance imposing a one-time payment of P7,000 to P15,000 for grave lots at the Muslim Cemetery of Tagakpan Public Cemetery. The measure, authored by Councilor Ragde Niño Ibuyan Jr., was passed on Tuesday,…
* Calls for cheaper food, fares and electricity Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go urged the national government to intensify efforts to ease the financial burden on Filipino families and restore consumer purchasing power following a new economic assessment warning that the country’s recovery could take longer than previously expected. London-based research firm BMI, a unit…
The Davao City Water District has announced the extension of its PhP500 installment payment scheme for qualified New Service Connection (NSC) applications until December 31, 2026 per DCWD Board Resolution No. 25-428. This extended offer continues to provide an affordable and convenient payment option for qualified applicants, reinforcing DCWD’s commitment to making water services more…
