Photo: Forbes “Your story isn’t meant to echo a previous chapter; it’s meant to write a whole new volume.”- Anonymous When my son Paolo was recently given an expanded role, he was excited about the move but reluctant at the same time. As his predecessor did a great job, Paolo feels that he has big…
With 22 days to go before the staging of the 1st Mindanao Adlai Production Forum in Valencia City, Bukidnon on June 28, is expected to have an overflowing attendance. At least 500 farmers, mostly members of Tribal Communities in Bukidnon and North Cotabato, including those who registered on-line, have confirmed their attendance. The Forum will…
Photo Courtesy: Bloomberg The country continues to sink deeper into economic hardship. Ordinary Filipinos are being squeezed from all sides as the cost of living rises while opportunities to improve their livelihoods remain scarce. For millions of families, making ends meet has become a daily struggle. Yet amid this suffering, there are those who appear…
A disgrace to the uniform and a betrayal of everything a true soldier is sworn to uphold. The Filipino people—many of whom struggle daily against poverty, rising prices, and economic uncertainty—faithfully pay their taxes to support the institutions of government, including the armed forces. In return, they expect those who wear the uniform to embody…
I find it queer that DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon opted to visit Davao City to inspect the damage that the recent earthquake wrought havoc to many places in Mindanao. I do not know whether I should thank him for inspecting the city’s infrastructure first or doubt why the primordial interest is focused on Davao City…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go rushed to Malapatan, and Glan, Sarangani Province, Wednesday in the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit the Province on Monday to extend assistance, offer comfort to grieving families, and stand in solidarity with residents. He was accompanied byMr. Phillip Salvador and local executives. In Malapatan, the Senator conveyed his…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor called for stronger protection and more accessible support services for overseas Filipino workers as the City Council commemorated the National Migrant Workers’ Day during its 23rd regular session on Wednesday, June 10. In a privilege speech, Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chair of the Committee on Migrant…
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved a resolution on Wednesday, June 10, urging a fair and independent investigation into the deaths of two student-athletes from Ateneo de Manila University, following public concern about safety protocols in sports-related training activities. The move was made during the 21st City Council’s regular session, after Councilor Antoinette…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte commemorated the 128th Philippine Independence Day by honoring the sacrifices of Filipino heroes and called for continued efforts to protect freedom, sovereignty, and democratic rights and to reject denounce corruption. In her speech during the event at Rizal Park on San Pedro Street here, Vice…
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…
