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…
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…
Recognizing the need to bring government services closer to Filipinos, especially in remote areas where internet connectivity remains a challenge, health reforms crusader Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday, September 23, urged the Philippine Health Corporation (PhilHealth) to prioritize the issuance of a PhilHealth ID to ensure healthcare access to Filipinos. The government recently launched…
As the market price of Beef soars all over the world, especially in the United States, the Philippine Government must now come up with a viable Cattle Production Program. “Beef and veal prices are predicted to increase 9.9% in 2025, with a prediction interval of 7.2 to 12.9% because of an imbalance between demand and…
Photo courtesy: Kitty Duterte facebook page People feasted on 100 roasted cows and a huge crocodile cake during the prayer rally at Rizal Park in Davao City. At the Freedom Park a group called Kunsensya Davao held their own event raging against the scandal of ghost and substandard flood control projects and the attendant magma…
Dr. José Rizal once declared, “The youth is the hope of the motherland.” But looking at our streets today, especially after the September 21 protests, one cannot help but ask with deep dismay: Was Rizal wrong? The rally was meant to be a thunderous cry against corruption, the arrogance of officials, and the shameful silence…
In Photo: After farming, Catalina Laurel often helped her husband in fishing– a shared life with simple joys. With its stunning landscapes, pristine islands, and rich cultural heritage, Batanes truly lives up to its name as the Paradise of the North. The serene environment is one of the many reasons why, despite the expensive flights,…
Davao City Water District announces the increase in the administrative charge for apprehended illegal water connections from PhP5,000.00 to PhP30,000.00 effective October 1, 2025 per Board Resolution No. 25-272 dated September 3, 2025. The DCWD management explains that the stricter penalty is meant to deter illegal connections which cause low water pressure to no water…
In photo (L-R): BPI Foundation’s Manolo Nava, Senior Program Manager, and Carmina Marquez, Executive Director, with Carlos Hilado Memorial State University’s Norberto Mangalubnan, University President, Marissa Quezon, Dean, College of Business Management and Accountancy, and Rhoderick Samonte, Director for Internationalization and External Relations. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm,…
