Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday exhorted his colleagues to act with urgency on Senate Bill No. 2387, which proposes to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years instead of the current four-year term. Delivering his sponsorship speech on the measure under Committee Report No. 77, Escudero said the Senate must…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s proposal to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years to ensure long-term stability in grassroots governance has received a multi-sectoral support during Monday’s public hearing of the Senate Sub-Committee on Local Government. In a committee hearing presided by Escudero, representatives from the Liga ng mga…
Grab Philippines has partnered with the International Trade Centre, the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, to strengthen the technology and artificial intelligence capabilities of Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises and track how digital adoption translates into business growth. The collaboration brings together Grab’s flagship public-private partnership program, Grab…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing for a nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media platforms to curb addiction and protect vulnerable Filipinos. In his “Chiz Wiz! Usapang May Laman” podcast aired on Sunday, Escudero discussed his proposed measure, Senate Bill No. 2347, which seeks to set firm, legally enforceable limits on how gambling…
Globe officially kicked off Kadayawan Comes Alive 2026 in Davao, bringing together technology, culture, and community in a vibrant celebration ahead of the city’s much-anticipated festival. The celebration opened with a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony, complemented by colorful Kadayawan-inspired displays that showcased the festive spirit and cultural richness of Davao. Media guests also took part in…
Davao experienced a day of technology, gaming, and entertainment as Converge FiberX Limitless X took place on August 14 at The Velvet Suites and Hotel Davao. Guests enjoyed an action-packed Experience Zone featuring a 360 Cam, photobooth, Find Your X Challenge, XPlay Final Boss Challenge, and unlimited pica-pica and drinks. The event also featured the…
Novo Nordisk calls for science-based understanding and care With thousands of Dabawenyos already living with overweight and obesity, health experts are calling for a more comprehensive approach that combines healthy lifestyles with greater understanding of obesity as a chronic, complex disease that may require long-term medical care. Recent data from the Davao City Health Office…
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday welcomed Malacañang’s appointment of a new Health Secretary, saying the Palace’s action helps resolve the leadership issues that have recently hounded the Department of Health (DOH) and threatened to disrupt the implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC). Escudero said the decision provides “much‑needed clarity and stability” for the agency,…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has proposed a nationwide ban on gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to curb excessive and irresponsible gambling behavior while protecting minors and other vulnerable groups. Escudero said the measure mirrors the country’s earlier approach to the tobacco industry under Republic Act 9211, or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, which imposed sweeping…
In Photo: Participants take off from the starting line at PRU RUN DVO 2026, as 1,300 runners gathered at Davao Global Township to celebrate health, movement, and community. Organized with Pru Life UK as the main sponsor, the event underscores the company’s commitment to empowering Filipinos to lead healthier, more protected and active lives as…
