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Photo Courtesy: Ivy Tejano Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) and Arizona State University (ASU) formally announced the expansion of their groundbreaking academic collaboration across all programs and courses, marking a historic milestone for higher education in the Mindanao region. Moving beyond its initial focus on business and health sciences, the collaboration has evolved into…

In Photo: Regina Alisas from Roxas City, Capiz, holds one of their fish products, with freezers behind her filled with other seafood ready to be sold to restaurants and stalls. In the seafood capital of the Philippines, a humble woman thrives in the everyday hustle of selling seafood. This is Regina Alisas from Barangay Libas,…

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…