Agri-Industrialization eyed in Davao’s future
The negative effects of climate change in the world’s agricultural production has opened the eyes of decision makers and lawmakers to the importance of...
MEDA should go beyond regionalism: academe says
The academic sector in Mindanao is pushing for the creation of an agency that has a vision broader than the regional perspective and can...
Malay investors eye Sabah-Davao trade
MB Sophia, the first passenger-cargo vessel that will sail the Davao-Sandakan route is seen to boost trading activities between the Philippines and Malaysia. Malaysian...
Davao City urged to apply for Credit Surety Fund
The country’s micro, small and medium enterprises are availing themselves of the opportunity to borrow money without the required collateral through the Credit Surety...
Pre-need code approval sought
The approval of the pending Senate Bill 2077, also known as An Act Establishing the Pre-Need Code of 2008, and authored by Senators Manuel...
Manufacturers buoy exports’ rebound
Merchandise exports in August 2009 rebounded with a 4.9-percent month-on-month growth after contracting by 2.8 percent in the previous month. The increase was buoyed...
Importance of insurance stressed in time of crisis
by Lovely A. CarilloThe recent floods in Metro Manila and some areas in Mindanao caused by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng have brought to mind...
BUSINESS UNUSUAL
25 partylists listed no moreA total of 25 “marginalized” organizations have been removed by the Commission on Elections from the official list of registered...
More TESDA scholarship slots requested in Davao
The Technical Education and Schools Development Authority (TESDA) in Davao City and Davao del Sur needs additional funds to cover the remaining number of...
Disasters set back efforts to fight poverty
With six years to go before the deadline for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Philippines continues to lag behind on...