Franklin Drilon wants law on poll expenses revisited
FORMER Senate president Franklin Drilon last week admitted that he wanted to aspire for president or vice president of the country, but had to...
‘Entrepreneur warriors’ key to economic future – Villar
Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Manny Villar said the country’s hopes for high sustainable economic growth in the next decade or two will rest on...
House to address power and automated elections
Speaker Prospero C. Nograles has activated congressional committees to help government tackle the energy crisis and fears of a defective poll automation system.“Our House...
DTI key programs help generate $187 M exports
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reports that two of the major programs being implemented in the Davao region had significantly contributed to...
Banana industry not defying city ordinances, Ocampo told
The banana export industry is not defying a Davao City ordinance and other local ordinances banning aerial spraying as alleged by party-list Rep. Satur...
NEDA targets 6.5% growth this year for Davao region
The strong services sector sustained the economic growth of Davao Region last year despite the global crisis, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) regional...
Davao sugar traders seek temporary tax exemption
Sugar traders in Davao City are urging the government to give the sugar industry a respite by temporarily exempting the commodity from the 12-percent...
Senate, House cooperated in establishment of 145 new high schools: Speaker Nograles
Speaker Prospero C. Nograles has cited cooperation between the Senate and the House of Representatives in giving priority to education of the Filipino youth.“As...
Davao region hosts 3RD RDC nat’l confab
With the theme “The RDC Beyond 2010: Strengthening the Role of the Private Sector,” the Davao region will host the 3rd Regional Development Council...
Davao region hosts 3RD RDC nat’l confab
With the theme “The RDC Beyond 2010: Strengthening the Role of the Private Sector,” the Davao region will host the 3rd Regional Development Council...