By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized what he called “selective investigations” into flood-control projects, accusing government agencies of using probes for publicity while sparing other districts. “If the government and independent agencies are truly serious about cleaning up flood-control projects, they should stop using investigations as props…
Photo Courtesy: PCO The so-called Independent Council of Inquiry (ICI) is turning out to be anything but independent. Instead of lifting the veil on corruption, it has shrouded itself in opacity, denying the public the transparency it claims to champion. No clear process, no public hearings, no disclosure of findings as they unfold—only silence and…
With the help of Gothong Southern Shipping, Cattle, Dairy and Goat farmers in Cebu and provinces in Luzon could now buy Sorghum Silage in bales which we produce in Polomolok, South Cotabato. This was arranged today during the visit to my farm of Gothong Shipping executives Albert Doceo, chief commercial officer, and Mark de Dios,…
A seemingly harmless “welfare check” on former President Rodrigo Duterte conducted by agents of the Marcos administration has put the spotlight on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. With the former president’s deteriorating health, both the ICC and the Marcos administration have a lot to answer after the ICC allowed Filipino…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Social Security System, Davao San Pedro Branch, reported having served violation notices to 96 delinquent and non-registered employers from January to September this year, with unsettled contributions amounting to P12.9 million. Branch head Maren Eeman Estrella said employees under these firms are directly affected since unpaid remittances deprive…
As part of the company’s mission of maintaining green communities, Filinvest teamed up with the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) to conduct their yearly cleanup activity along the island’s coastal area. Employees from Filinvest Land, SharePro, and ProExcel gathered with CENRO, the local barangay, the…
Photo courtesy: AIA “An OFW is not just a worker; they are unsung heroes building dreams for others.” – Anonymous Our OFWs continue to be the biggest contributors to our economy. In 2024 alone, their remittance rose to a record of $38.34 billion. With this number, one would think that our OFWs are financially well-off…
In Photo: Narda Dellova, 38, an Iraya Mangyan and CARD client from Puerto Galera, proudly showcases her handcrafted Mangyan woven products. Each piece is a reflection of her culture, creativity, and resilience. In the peaceful mountains of Talipan, Aninuan in Puerto Galera, Narda Dellova works with steady hands. At 38, her fingers move with the grace…
Photo Caption: (L-R) Raymond Policarpio – VP and Head, Globe Business Strategy Management and Business Investments, Wong Kian Soon – Regional Sales Engineering Director, Ciena, Es Ortega – Director for NTG Common Infra Planning & Engineering, Globe Business, Carlo Malana – President and CEO, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Cocoy Claravall – VP and Head…
