LandBank loan releases reach P40.5B in 2011
Land Bank of the Philippines on Friday said it released P40.5 billion in loans to small farmers and fisherfolk last year, up 25 percent...
POEA: Beware of fake recruitment e-mails
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has advised job seekers to ignore e-mails coming from certain “international companies” saying that they are selected for...
Guingona urges LGUs to beef up disaster preparation
To avert future disasters and boost government’s capacity to promote human security, Senator Teofisto “TG” Guingona III is urging local government leaders to beef...
Gov’t mining review sets off fierce debate
The government’s bid to take a greater share of mining revenues amid the global commodities boom has set off a storm of debate, with...
Mayor backtracks on 911 OIC
By Jade C. ZaldivarMayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has reversed her earlier appointment of a new Central 911 officer in charge (OIC). The mayor clarified during...
Savemore opening branch in Bangkal
Bringing SM Davao nearer to Dabawenyo homes, Savemore will cater to household and retail shoppers when it opens a branch in Bangkal, Davao City...
In IGaCoS ‘No investments allowed to locate in coastal areas
By Lorie A. CascaroCity Administrator Cleto Galvez, Jr. of Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) said yesterday that no investor will be allowed to...
CHED allays fears on unified system
The Commission on Higher Education has addressed fears and concerns on the proposed Davao Regional State University System (DRSUS) and its impact...
Mayor names new 911 chief
DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio appointed a officer in charge of Central 911, the city’s much-vaunted emergency response unit.“I have talked to Assistant City...
Mayor’s bodyguards not armed
By Jade C. Zaldivar*But DCPO director disagreesDAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio proved enthusiastic in following her orders for a gun ban, saying her own...