mj_admin, Author at Mindanao Journal

SANITATION SERVICE 101: WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR DCWD’S SANITATION SERVICE? (FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY)

mj_adminOctober 1, 2025October 2, 202501 mins

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫. Exposure through bathing, swimming, and drinking can lead to the transmission of waterborne diseases such as: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐂𝐖𝐃’𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞✓ Improves water quality, sanitation, and overall public health✓ Prevents the spread of waterborne diseases✓ Protects…

BPI brings flagship financial education program to Lyceum Davao students

mj_adminSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 202504 mins

In photo (L-R): BPI Foundation’s Manolo Nava, Senior Program Manager, Carmina Marquez, Executive Director, with Lyceum of the Philippines-Davao’s Jason Barlan, Ph.D, Chief Operations Officer and Vice President for Institutional Affairs, Kenny James Merin, RPh, Ph.D, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and John Joseph Villotes, Ph.D, Dean for College of Accountancy and Business and Management….

Metrobank secures two wins at the Citywire ASEAN Awards 2025

mj_adminSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 202504 mins

Metrobank’s Trust Banking Group has been awarded with two major distinctions at the Citywire ASEAN Awards 2025, winning Best CIO Office and Best Investment Services in the Philippines. These achievements reflect Metrobank’s strength and dedication in providing clients the most relevant insights and investment management services in different market conditions. The Best CIO Office Award affirms…

PENSHOPPE WELCOMES A NEW SEASON OF STYLE WITH “COZY DAYS AHEAD”

mj_adminSeptember 30, 2025October 1, 202507 mins

A Celebration of Comfort, Connection, and Effortless Fashion in Cagayan de Oro and Davao MANILA, Philippines — Following the adrenaline-fueled success of its Full Speed Ahead campaign, Philippine fashion leader PENSHOPPE invites everyone to slow down and savor life’s most meaningful moments with its newest campaign: “Cozy Days Ahead.” Launching this October with special events…

Learn more about the City Government of Davao and Davao City Water District’s efforts to efficiently manage the city’s wastewater thru the Davao City Septage Management Program.

mj_adminSeptember 29, 2025September 29, 202501 mins

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Tulfo’s Reckless Call: A Betrayal of His Oath (Editorial by Jun Ledesma)

mj_adminSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 202503 mins

When a senator of the Republic, sworn to defend the Constitution, suggests that Congress should be abolished or the law bent to suit the whims of the moment, he does not champion the people—he betrays them. Senator Erwin Tulfo’s outrageous remarks are not just irresponsible, they are dangerous. No lawmaker has the right to trample…

The Leader is the Lid (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)

mj_adminSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025010 mins

“Ultimately, it’s on the company leaders to set the tone. Not only the CEO, but the leaders across the company.” – Tim Cook Among the many leadership and management principles that I have heard and learned in my more than 30 working years, John Maxwell’s Law of the Lid is one of my favorites. It simply…

Probe on ghost flood control projects widens

mj_adminSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 202504 mins

Former Marine Officer Orly Regala Guteza, a surprise witness presented by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation, opened the can of worms revealing how billions of pesos were delivered to the residences of then House Speaker Committee Chairman Zaldy Co and former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. Guteza clearly described how…

World Travel Index rates Davao top city to visit

mj_adminSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 202503 mins

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City has taken the number one spot in the World Travel Index ranking of the “Best Cities to Visit in the Philippines,” earning an overall score of 75.48 percent. The recognition underscores the city’s reputation as a safe, affordable, and culturally rich destination, making it the top choice…

Cong. Ungab slams defunding of Foreign-Assisted Projects

mj_adminSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 202506 mins

Speaking during the plenary deliberations on the Development Budget Coordinating Committee (DBCC), Congressman, Isidro T. Ungab of the 3rd District of Davao City, delivered a sharp rebuke against what he called the “reckless and indefensible defunding” of Foreign-Assisted Projects (FAPs) in both the 2024 and 2025 national budgets. “These budgets are perhaps the most distorted…