By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte announced on Friday, November 22, that his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, will temporarily use his office at the House of Representatives (HOR) for an indefinite period. In a letter to House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability Chair Joel Chua, Rep….
Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue. This long highway straddles across many cities today was called by various names. Historical account begins with the name Lovina Street. Events that transpired and with important significance to the country led to the change of name of the Avenue. Thus after World War II it was named McArthur Boulevard. After…
Here is an opportunity for our local Ice Cream makers to show their talents and skills and earn a grand prize of P50,000 for the best tasting “Marang” Ice Cream. The Best “Marang” Ice Cream competition will be done on Dec. 15, a day before I mark my birthday and this will be held in…
Elections in Davao Region never cease to entertain although in some provinces, cities and towns it can be quite boring. Despite the early blitz of the Nograles siblings in the election hustings offering what they claim to be an alternative option to the Duterte brand of leadership, hardly are they making a dint in Davao…
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, adopted son of Sultan Kudarat, provided on Monday, November 18, various forms of assistance to displaced workers in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, in coordination with Mayor Marites Pallasigue. “Bawat tulong na naibibigay natin ay isang hakbang papalapit sa mas maliwanag na kinabukasan para sa ating mga kababayan. Bisyo ko ang magserbisyo, kaya’t…
The Japan International Corporations Agency (JICA) reported in its 1998 study the looming water supply shortfall in the Philippines, and Davao is one of the major cities at risk of water shortages due to rapid economic growth and urban development. Recognizing Davao City’s increasing water needs, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) in partnership with…
Very often, we asked ourselves this question. That’s normal. That’s human. Even though you didn’t get the job I think you’re on the right track because you’re getting lots of callbacks for interviews. Don’t worry, you’ll get a job offer soon. We’re on track for completing the prototype by the end of the month. Looking…
In Photo: Based in Laguna, Buena Bariring and Rowena Jordas decided to restart their lives and focus on their weaving business, which specializes in crafting slippers and bags. Good health is often considered one of life’s greatest gifts, which made Buena Bariring’s diagnosis at 18 all the more devastating. The 42-year-old from Cabuyao, Laguna, learned…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Park Inn by Radisson Davao formally kicked off on Friday, November 15, the hotel holiday festive season, with the Tambayan Center for Children’s Rights as the beneficiary of their “Log Cake for a Cause” campaign this year. Park Inn by Radisson Davao general manager Sven Toune said the…
By Jimmy K. Laking The second-class municipality of Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental capped another solid performance in 2024 by pocketing the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance awarded by the Department of Interior and Local Government. It is the second such award for Davao Oriental’s prime tourist destination under Mayor Juanito Inojales. It accomplished…
