Special Supplement

The ever growing industry

The tragedy that hit the business process outsourcing company Research Now SSI last December may have stymied the growth of the entire information technology-business...

Restoring ‘Little Tokyo’

Researchers are almost one in mind that the term ‘Davao-kuo’, in reference to Mintal, an outlying district west of Davao City, means ‘Little Japan’...

Organic farming can be a profitable venture

In recent years, organic farming has become a trend for healthier lifestyle.  Unknowingly, it has been practiced in the Philippines since time immemorial but...

D’Bone Collector Museum gains attention

In just a matter of five years, D’Bone Collector Museum managed to get the attention of the Philippines Travel Tourism Awards.  In the recent...
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The Rise of Davao City Real Estate

Davao City experienced the spotlight in 2017, with increasing interest of private investors and top developers, along with other key events that furthered the view on Davao City as a stable, rising Central Business District (CBD).
CENTER STAGE ANEW. A plantation worker removes the plastic covering of bananas that are used to protect the fruits from pests at a plantation in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte. Davao City will once again host the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT)’s Banana Congress on October 12 to 13 at SMX Convention Center which aims to discuss important topics that affects the industry. LEAN DAVAL JR.

Banana industry: Better prospects for 2018

As the year is getting to a close, with it is the heightened hope of stakeholders in the banana industry. For one, said Stephen A....
DOING IT RIGHT. A laborer works on the metal structure of one of the main posts of a building at a construction site near SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on Tuesday. LEAN DAVAL JR.

13 Historical Facts that Contributed to Davao’s Growth

The peopling of Davao was directly linked to migration and colonialism. Between 1848 and 1945, the region was under three colonial masters, though their...

Understanding the Halal concept

ONE emerging industry in Davao City at present, which both the city and the national governments have been trying to push, is the Halal...

Mindanao’s economy performed really well

Despite the noise and war, Mindanao’s economy performed really well.   Looking at key figures and indicators we can safely say that growth has continued despite...

The son returns home

In the now classic story, which have been made into several films, a father has two sons. The younger son asks for his inheritance. ...