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𝐏𝐡𝐏𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

mj_adminAugust 14, 2026August 14, 202603 mins

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…

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mj_adminAugust 13, 2026August 13, 202600 mins

Coca-Cola highlights bottle recycling efforts in Davao

mj_adminAugust 13, 2026August 13, 202603 mins

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Coca-Cola Europacific Philippines is strengthening its plastic bottle recovery and recycling efforts in Davao City while supporting this year’s Kadayawan Festival. During the Media Kumustahan on Wednesday, Aug. 12, company representatives highlighted the “Tapon to Ipon” program, which collects and recycles used clear PET bottles of any brand….

CHIZ: CHANGE IN DOH LEADERSHIP TO BRING STABILITY TO UHC ROLLOUT

mj_adminAugust 10, 2026August 10, 202605 mins

Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday welcomed Malacañang’s appointment of a new Health Secretary, saying the Palace’s action helps resolve the leadership issues that have recently hounded the Department of Health (DOH) and threatened to disrupt the implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC). Escudero said the decision provides “much‑needed clarity and stability” for the agency,…

ANG PAGSAULOG SA KADAYAWAN 2026 (KONG AKOY PASULTIHON by Marlon Gayog)

mj_adminAugust 8, 2026August 8, 202605 mins

photo courtesy: Kadayawan sa Davao facebook page Sa matag pag-abot sa Kadayawan, ang Davao ug ang tibuok Mindanao nagpintal sa kaugmaon sa mabulukon nga mga banderitas, sa humok nga tingog sa mga lumad nga nag-awit sa ilang kabilin, ug sa daghang tawo nga nagtapok aron magsaulog sa grasya sa Dios. Karon 2026 — lahi ang…

Alex Eala’s Victory Was No Cinderella Story (GUEST COLUMNIST by Harvey Malmis Niere)

mj_adminAugust 8, 2026August 8, 2026011 mins

When Alexandra Eala lifted the championship trophy in Washington on Monday, she did more than become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour singles title. She completed one of the most demanding tournament runs of the season and delivered a moment that Philippine sports had imagined for decades but had never…

Driving birds away (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Piñol)

mj_adminAugust 8, 2026August 8, 202602 mins

Night Drone Spray & ‘Kanyong Kawayan’ To Keep Birds Away From Sorghum Fields! One of the biggest challenges that we face in our Sorghum Seed Production is the presence of birds, like the Maya and Alimokon or White Eared Dove, which attack the fields as the grains ripen. A few birds would not have really…

PARA SA TUNAY NA PAGBABAGO: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PROMISE? (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

mj_adminAugust 8, 2026August 8, 202607 mins

Photo courtesy: Vatican News In every election, politicians ask for the trust of the people. They travel from barangay to barangay, shake hands in public markets, attend community gatherings, and deliver speeches filled with hope and promises. During the last election cycle, one slogan resonated deeply with millions of Filipinos: “Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago.”…

Kapunan’s overreach (LETTERS FROM DAVAO by Jun Ledesma)

mj_adminAugust 8, 2026August 8, 202606 mins

The prosecution lead counsel, Lorna Kapunan, is one of a kind. She argues her case in the Impeachment Court at the Senate Hall and in the Court of Public Opinion. In both situations she controls the situation. Consider this. When former State Auditor Roderick Wamil, the prosecution witness, was asked by Defense Lawyer, Atty. Michael…

THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA (Editorial)

mj_adminAugust 8, 2026August 8, 202607 mins

Photo by CRSAFP For ten years, Filipinos have been told to take pride in our historic victory before the Permanent Court of Arbitration. We are reminded that international law is on our side, that our maritime rights have been affirmed, and that the world recognizes the legitimacy of our claims in the West Philippine Sea….