In the wake of a fire that struck Barangays 66, 148, and 185 in Pasay City, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go personally went to assist affected families, underscoring the need for immediate relief and long-term support systems for disaster victims. Amid the ongoing dry season, Go highlighted the need for stronger fire prevention and greater vigilance…
Despite the El Niño phenomenon which hit the Philippines early and has not spared Davao Region, DCWD continued to deliver sufficient supply of water almost double the current water demand. El Niño is characterized by severe dry spells which reduce water supply often resulting to rotational rationing of water and significant agricultural productivity. Former City…
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In Photo: Through its partnership with Amesco Drug, BPI can now reach more customers across Mindanao. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to strengthen its commitment to financial inclusion with the onboarding of Amesco Drug as its newest May BPI Dito partner store, marking its first partnership with a Davao-based business. With a…
As self-care and wellness continue to influence modern lifestyles, aesthetic clinics have become increasingly popular among Filipinos seeking non-surgical beauty solutions. In Davao City, BeautyEnce Aesthetic & Wellness Center is steadily gaining recognition for offering advanced aesthetic treatments designed to enhance both appearance and self-confidence. Known for its growing range of non-invasive procedures, the clinic…
DAVAO CITY – Over 1,700 residents from nine barangays in Davao City have received free healthcare services through the Pulong-Pulong ni Pulong Medical Mission conducted from January to early May this year. The outreach program, led by the offices of First District Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II, deployed doctors, volunteer health…
In the fields in Polomolok, South Cotabato where we planted Sorghum for grains and forage production, I noticed tall stalks which stood out towering by 3 to 4 feet over normal Sorghum. Sorghum breeders call these mutants as “Off-Types” and the recommendation is to eliminate them to maintain “purity.” But I am the type of…
A surge from 4.1% to 7.2% inflation in just a month is not a routine fluctuation—it’s a warning siren. For Filipino families, this isn’t about percentages on paper. This is about shrinking grocery bags, higher fares, and the quiet dread of not knowing if the next paycheck will still be enough. Every spike in inflation…
From 8.1% growth in Q1 2022, GDP has fallen to just 2.8% in Q1 2026, the weakest since the COVID recession. This is no longer a simple post-pandemic normalization. It is a warning sign. The actual outcome was even weaker than the already pessimistic forecasts of BusinessWorld and below the lower end of the government’s…
Amid the economic challenges and rising living costs, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his commitment to stand by Filipinos in times of crisis as he personally led the distribution of aid to fire victims in Tondo. Go extended additional assistance to hundreds of families still recovering from a fire incident. He visited the affected community…
