📸Councilor Danny Dayanghirang facebook page By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Government is seeking approval of a P916-million supplemental budget for 2024 to fund gratuity pay for job orders, casual, and contract of service workers, as well as programs on education, social services, and environmental protection. Under the proposal, workers who have…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should be held accountable for alleged irregularities in multi-billion-peso flood control projects, stressing that as Chief Executive, he sits at the top of the government chain of command. “If there is someone to be blamed, that would be…
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has pressed the Senate to prioritize expanded access to free tertiary education. Building on the law enacted during the Duterte Administration, Go as Chair of the Senate Youth Committee, filed a bill to expand it further to reach more students in need. Speaking during the public hearing of the Senate Committee…
President Marcos’ statement that he will order a Lifestyle Check of all government officials comes as a breathe of fresh air in a country where corruption had crept into almost every fabric of society. A Lifestyle Check, in fact, need not be ordered by the President. It should be part of the standards of transparency…
*Chooses Conscience Over Party Lines Tagum City, Davao del Norte – In a rare move that underscored principle over politics, Davao del Norte 1st District Board Member Tristan Royce “Bong” Aala announced his resignation from the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) during the 3rd regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Delivering a privilege speech that drew…
Photo courtesy: PCO The unprecedented scandal of graft and corruption involving ghost and substandard flood control projects is full-blown. From a country gearing for war that has nothing to do with, the image of the Philippines is now plastered all over as the most corrupt in the world. Corruption is now systemic in the government…
In an era where politics often gets entangled with personal ambition and blind loyalty, one public servant chose to rise above partisan convenience in favor of clarity, principle, and genuine service to the people. In a deeply personal and powerfully articulated privilege speech before the august body on the 3rd regular session of the Sangguniang…
Globe ended its Kadayawan weekend on a high note with G Music Fest at theAyala Abreeza Activity Center. The event brought together festival-goers for afeel-good night of live music, dancing, and shared energy. Performancesfrom local favorite The Dukes and rising artist Earl Agustin had the crowdsinging along and soaking up the last burst of Kadayawan…
In Photo: The Maasai warriors in their colorful garb During the African Safari that I recently joined, we were brought and introduced to one of Africa’s most famous ethnic groups… the Maasai Mara Tribe. Settled in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania, this tribe is known for their distinctive customs, colorful dress, and semi-nomadic lifestyle. The…
By Ivy Tejano BANGKOK, Thailand – The Davao Travel Agencies Association set its sights on Thailand’s vibrant tourism model, hoping to draw lessons that could help Davao position itself as a more attractive and sustainable destination in Southeast Asia. In a five-day familiarization tour in Pattaya and Bangkok, organized with Cebu Pacific, Aries Travel and…
