Photo courtesy of Ivy Tejano By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The 11th Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo is positioning a three-day event as a platform to expand Davao’s role in the growing halal economy, with activities focused on trade promotion, tourism, business matching, and support for micro, small and medium enterprises. The expo,…
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Statistics Authority–11 reported that the inflation in the Davao Region accelerated sharply to 8.9 percent in April 2026 from 5.9 percent in March. Among provinces in the region, Davao de Oro recorded the highest inflation rate at 11.9 percent, followed by Davao Occidental at 11.8 percent and Davao Oriental at…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The City Government of Davao plans to buy 20 more electric buses for the city’s Public Transport Modernization Project a major initiative to create a modern, efficient, and sustainable bus system in Davao City. The pioneering project aims to replace the dilapidated passenger jeepney units with electric and fuel-efficient…
Following a fire incident that affected residents in Zamboanga City, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go dispatched his team over the weekend to conduct relief initiatives for fire-affected families. “Kapag may mga insidente gaya ng sunog, lindol, o baha, ang lagi ko pong tinatanong ay kung mayroong nasaktan. Ang gamit ay mabibili natin ‘yan. Ang pera, kikitain…
Photo courtesy:ACT Partylist Flooding is commonplace in Metro Manila and Luzon and nobody gives it a political undertone. Last week Davao City had its share of unusually heavy and long rainfall some low-laying places were flooded but in a couple of hours the rainwater subsided. Unlike before, the flood water from Davao river did not…
The Senate’s unveiling of the new Blue Ribbon Committee is more than just a routine reshuffling of positions — it is a political statement, a signal that the chamber is preparing to redefine how investigations into corruption, abuse of power, and misuse of public funds will be conducted in the coming years. With Sen. Pia…
The funny thing about the Philippines is this: we love acting like every good idea just arrived yesterday on a cargo ship from Singapore wearing a blazer and speaking English with a consultancy accent. Bamboo included. Suddenly everybody in government PowerPoints discovered “green materials,” “carbon capture,” and “sustainable innovation,” as if the kawayan beside the…
The heated debate in the Senate, which led to the minority walking out, painted a troubling picture of political immaturity and a failure to carry the responsibility entrusted to them. Walking out during a critical legislative discussion does not reflect courage or principled leadership. Instead, it raises questions about their willingness to uphold the dignity,…
In Photo: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Patan Durbar Square. It was not really a part of my bucket list but a visit to Nepal was a welcome addition to our Bhutan trip. When I hear Nepal, the first thing that comes into mind is Mt Everest. As I have no dreams of scaling…
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation (BPIF), renewed its partnership with Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) to advance financial literacy across the country through trusted, large-scale education and media platforms. As part of the renewed agreement, a multi-phase program will be rolled out to equip Filipino youth…
