SMI to reforest 270 hectares in 2011
Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI), which operates the proposed Tampakan Copper-Gold Project, is poised to reforest 270 hectares this year within its proposed project area....
FDTEI pays tribute to new graduates
The Foundation for Development Through Education, Inc. (FDTEI) annual activity for honoring graduates last March 28 and accepting new scholarship grantees for school year...
Test bares toxic metals in several Davao toys
A test made by the International POPs Eliminations Network (IPEN) and the EcoWaste Coalition, Inc. found toxic metals in several children’s toys here. ...
Cracking the corporate dress code at SM
At a time when women are equally comfortable chairing boardroom meetings, corporate dressing has taken a whole new direction. Dressing styles now vary...
Pantukan families paid to plant trees
IN support of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ mining forest program, the Pantukan Gold and Copper Project (PGCP), a partnership of NADECOR...
ONB donates buildings to 12 public schools
One Network Bank (ONB), the widest rural banking network in the Philippines, turned over new 2-classroom buildings in three Region XII public schools last...
Pet parade at the Malagos farm fair set August 6
The Malagos farm fair event at the Malagos Garden Resort in Davao City was conceptualized by the Puentespina family as an occasion to open...
Sabong promoted as means of livelihood
The game of sabong or cockfighting is deeply rooted in Philippine culture. It is the favorite past time for most male Filipinos even during...
2.1M benefit from gov’t CCT program
About 2.1 million poor families in remote areas of the country are now beneficiaries of the government’s conditional cash transfer (CCT) program. Under the...
PGCP taps locals to act as guides
The Pantukan Gold and Copper Project (PGCP) (in partnership with NADECOR and St. Augustine Gold and Copper Ltd.) has established a Community Guide System...