In Photo:Juvy Jayme, an eatery owner in La Paz, Iloilo City, happily points to her neatly lined cooked dishes in the kitchen. In Iloilo City, a Creative City of Gastronomy, a woman has built a life rooted in tradition and purpose. Through cooking and preserving the city’s heritage dishes, she sustains both culture and her…
Davao City, Philippines — Worldbex Services International (WSI) continues to expand its regional presence with the launch of Davao Trio 2026, a three-in-one exhibition that brings together leading events in construction, food, and tourism. The showcase features PHILBEX Davao, MAFBEX Davao, and TLEX Davao, reinforcing WSI’s commitment to making world-class trade events more accessible across…
MANILA, Philippines — Bente Productions, the film and multimedia company backed by global microfinance leader CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), has begun production on the feature drama Kusinerang Bulag (The Blind Cook), written and directed by Hugo “Boboy” Yonzon III and executive produced by Marilyn Magampon Manila and Cyrene Grace Lubigan. The production comes…
In Photo: WTE AD Asia Events Group managing director Miles Caballero welcome guests and the media during the press conference held at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City (Photo by Mark Cardona) By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao tourism stakeholders are now banking on domestic travel, discounted hotel packages, and stronger destination marketing…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The City Government of Davao will implement an expanded package of tax incentives to encourage new investments and strengthen the city’s overall business climate. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, chairperson of the Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry, said the new measure will take effect on April 28, following growing inquiries…
Davao City – A 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey done by the SVM Research Consultancy Services, the water utility consumers gave Davao City Water District an overall satisfaction rating of 98.3%, reflecting strong approval, high confidence, and sustained trust in the quality and reliability of the DCWD’s services. The consumers feedback reflected DCWD’s commitment to deliver…
In Photo: Melca Ombion ensures that her sari-sari store is packed with a variety of products so she can meet the diverse needs of her customers. “Hindi ka dapat umasa sa isang business lang para if ever na humina ang isang negosyo mo ay may pagkukuhanan ka pa ng pang-araw-araw niyo (If you can, never depend…
The Philippine healthcare system is no longer merely “in crisis.” It is in freefall. What we are witnessing today is not a temporary shortage, not a passing difficulty, not an unfortunate bump in governance. It is a collapsing scenario—one defined by chronic neglect, institutional decay, and a political culture that treats public health as an…
In Photo: MLNI COO Angela Poonin (center, first row; left photo) with MLNI staff and management at the newly opened Likha Ni Inay Convenience Store building located in CMDI San Pablo Campus (right photo). Mga Likha Ni Inay, Inc. (MLNI), the marketing arm of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), officially opened the Likha Ni…
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct an eight-hour power interruption from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the northern part of Davao City. This is necessary to facilitate vegetation clearing in Malagamot, Panacan. Specifically affected are customers from Malagamot areas from IPI going to Cambridge Subdivision,…
