Micecon 2013 gathers 40 buyers
Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 11:28 p.m.THE first Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Events/Exhibititions Conference (Micecon) 2013 in Mindanao drew around 40 buyers from across the country and abroad.
Records from Davao City Investment Promotions Center (DCIPC) showed that there were buyers from Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Russia, Taiwan, and Vietnam who bought the services of the sellers from tourism industry.
Davao City is Imex 2013 Wild Card winner
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 09:43 p.m.DAVAO City, along with Fukuoka City in Japan, emerged a winner of the Imex (The Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events) 2013 in Frankfurt Wild Card Competition for 2013, and is thus assured of getting an exhibit space at the highly regarded exposition on May 21-23 in Frankfurt, Germany.
This was learned from Department of Tourism-Davao Director Arturo Boncato Jr., who regards this opportunity as yet another solid footing for the city to grab a chunk of the meetings, incentive travel, conventions and events tourism market.
Stem cell treatment now available in Davao City
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:16 p.m."STEM cell therapy is now in Davao City," announced by Dr. Luz P. Acosta, founding member of the Philippine Society for Stem Cell Medicine.
The stem cell treatment that is made available in the city is the internationally-recognized procedure approved by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
RDC-Davao to start review of regional dev't plan
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:15 p.m.THE Regional Development Council (RDC) in Davao Region will start its review of the Davao Regional Development Plan (RDP), 2011-2016, and revalidation of the results matrices (RMs) and Regional Development Investment Program (RDIP) for the same period.
This developed following an order from President Benigno Aquino III for the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) to facilitate the updating of the Philippine Development Plan and its accompanying documents at the national level.
UCPB promotes savings habits among children
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:15 p.m.INSTILLING in children the importance of saving money for rainy days not only trains them to be frugal and wise early on in life, but also prepares them for a life of financial freedom and security in the future.
Helping them open a savings account is an easy way to get started.
Mining company eyes bigger processing plant in S. Cotabato
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 12:09 a.m.KORONADAL CITY -- A Canadian company backing a gold mining project in T'boli, South Cotabato is seeking to raise around C$5 million or nearly P200 million for the expansion of its processing plant, an executive said.
Robert Butchart, chief executive officer of Cadan Resources. Corp, said that plans are up to increase the processing plant's capacity to 200-250 tons per day (TPD).
Western Union offers low domestic money transfer
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 12:08 a.m.WESTERN Union has announced a price drop across all its domestic money transfer services. Consumers from Visayas and Mindanao can save P40 compared to Western Union’s old fees if they send an amount that ranges from P1,001 to P2,000 to anywhere in the Philippines through Western Union. Savings can go up to P70 when sending P3,000.
Western Union's business intelligence revealed that more than 80 percent of domestic remittances are sent by in-country Filipinos or Local Pinoys -- representing those who are permanently residents as well as domestic migrants who have left their homes in pursuit of employment and other economic opportunities.
Water lily provides livelihood for women
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 10:18 p.m.A GROUP of women in a poor community in Barangay Lubogan, Toril in Davao City underwent last March 17-19 skills training on water lily weaving in a bid to provide them with livelihood that will give them extra income for their respective families.
The three-day training, a project of Villar Foundation in cooperation with Uswag Bubai, a non-governmental organization that helps empower the women sector, trained at least 60 participants how to weave using water lily stalks and produce personal products such as sandals, shoes, handbags and shoulder bags, and household products such as rags, place mats, and even fruit trays.
Davao chamber to embark on 3-country trade mission
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 10:17 p.m.DAVAO City Chamber of Commerce and Industries Inc. (DCCCII) is now finalizing its three-country trade mission in May 2013, an official said.
During the 3rd General Membership Meeting on Friday at the Apo View Hotel Davao, DCCCII president Daniel Lim, in his speech, said they are all set to conduct a five-day trade mission to Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia on May 27 to 31.
Join Family Enterprise gab
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 10:17 p.m.FAMILIES who run businesses in Davao City have been encouraged to join the Family Enterprise Excellence Conference 2013 in Cebu City to crank up knowledge on how to keep the business up across generations.
In a press conference Friday, Jon Ramos, president of Premier Business Family Consultants Inc. (PBFCI), said the conference, slated on April 13 in Cebu City, will serve as venue for family enterprises to learn manage their businesses better.
Farmers to get farm equipment
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 10:17 p.m.THE office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Davao is set to distribute more than P12 million worth of farm machineries and equipment to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the region under its Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services (Arccess) project.
DAR Davao Director Fidel B. Morales said suppliers have started to deliver these farm implements at the DAR regional office in Catalunan Pequeno, Davao City.
Private, public partnership key to raising exports
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 09:49 p.m.THE private sector needs to work closely with the government to undertake key programs and initiatives to enable the Philippines achieve at least 14-percent export growth this year to reach the target $120-billion revenues by 2016.
Philippine Exporters Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. (Philexport) president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. underscored this amid the country's slower export performance in January that slightly dipped 2.7 percent to $4.01 billion from $4.12 during the same period last year, but higher than December’s 3.98 billion.
GMA posts P13.9B in revenues in 2012
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 09:49 p.m.BROADCAST giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) reported consolidated gross revenues of P13.929 billion for the full year of 2012, up by six percent versus 2011.
At the end of the period, the Network managed a seven percent growth in airtime sales to P12.703 billion that comprises 91 percent of its gross revenues.
1st Park Inn by Radisson in Asia-Pacific opens here
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 12:58 a.m.CARLSON Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, announced the grand opening of Park Inn by Radisson Davao.
The hotel is the first "next generation" mid-scale Park Inn by Radisson brand to be established in Asia Pacific, bearing the hallmarks dedicated to savvy business and leisure travelers seeking an outstanding hotel experience.
Developer embarks on new resolution project in north Davao
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 12:57 a.m.RESIDENTIAL developer Camella is looking north to open another development project, a self-contained masterplanned horizontal development over a 27-hectare property in Communal Buhangin, Davao City.
North is where Davao's fast and consistent growth is currently taking place, and Camella expands presence in the area with this newest subdivision project that will offer its most diverse package yet, featuring enclaves from affordable to high-end homes.
DTI issues warning vs fake ICC helmet stickers
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 12:36 a.m.THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region has issued a warning against possible purchase of motorcycle helmets with fake Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers.
The said advisory has cited the brand names Ben 2, KH, NSS, Oscar, Cobra, Pioneer and 2A, which possibly bear fake ICC markings.
Services application for iPhone users launched
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 12:35 a.m.MOBILE leader Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has launched an iOS version of its Smart Services mobile application -- the app that allows its subscribers to buy call, text and Internet packages, get information and content and perform transactions with just a few taps on their smartphones.
The Smart Services app, downloadable for free from iTunes App Store, can now be used by Smart’s iPhone and iPad users to have quick and convenient access to their prepaid or postpaid account’s various services.
BIR-Davao closes Bluejazz for underdeclaration of sales
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 12:49 a.m.THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Davao region issued on Tuesday a five-day closure order to the management of Bluejazz Beach Resort and Waterpark in the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) for underdeclaration of sales.
BIR regional director Lawyer Glen Geraldino said it was November of last year that his office found out that the resort management had been violating the Tax Code of the Philippines, specifically the underdeclaration by more than 30 percent of its sales.
Accommodation establishments not submitting occupancy report
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 10:31 p.m.A CITY official said Tuesday that it is difficult to quantify how many tourists are visiting Davao City a year, as almost half of the accommodation establishments owners are not submitting occupancy reports.
Davao City Investment Promotions Center (DCPIC) chief Jason Magnaye, in a business forum held Tuesday at DermPath at SM City Davao, said the submission rate of the hotels, inns, and pension houses in the city was pegged at 51 percent in 2012, only a little higher than 46 percent in 2011.
Damosa Land starts building houses in April
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 10:31 p.m.THE developer of Damosa Fairlane will start building houses for its high-end residential project by April, and plans to turn them over to the homeowners by next year.
Ed Villaver, vice president of Damosa Land Inc. (DLI), said they will initially build 10 houses next month and hope to finish constructing around 70 to 80 houses by 2014.
City to bid for Apec Summit
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 10:43 p.m.DAVAO City, known as the most livable city in Asia, has been shortlisted to host some of the events of the upcoming 23rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit in 2015 in the Philippines.
In an interview, City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) chief Robert Alabado told reporters that the City Government of Davao is set to submit a proposal to the Apec National Organizing Council.
Davao Norte steps up efforts to boost rice production
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 10:43 p.m.LOCAL officials, farmers and agri clubs in Davao del Notre have pledged their commitment to the National Year of Rice (NYR) 2013, in support of the country's goal of producing enough rice.
President Benigno Aquino III has declared 2013 as National Year of Rice to intensify the government campaign on achieving rice self-sufficiency.
Telco cites growth in mobile data revenues
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 10:42 p.m.THE mobile data business of wireless leader Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has continued to enjoy strong growth numbers as Filipinos continue to embrace on-the-go Internet connectivity.
According to Q4 2012 figures disclosed by Smart’s parent company PLDT, mobile Internet revenues rose P1 billion from end-2011 to end-2012, elevating the latter to P2.6 billion.
AboitizPower barges now on 24-hour shifts
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 10:42 p.m.POWER barge operator and AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Marine reported its two plants are already running 24 hours every day amid the thinning power supply and the rising demand for electric power in Mindanao.
With summer months expected to affect the water levels in Lake Lanao and the power output of the Agus-Pulangi complex, officers of Therma Marine are expecting for more challenging times for the rest of the year.
Bizman: Davao's rich opportunities propel Phoenix growth
Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 10:12 p.m.PROMINENT businessman Dennis A. Uy of Davao City-based Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. gave honor to the city as the vehicle for his success when he received the prestigious Datu Bago Award for 2013.
"While many prefer to do business or find employment in bigger cities, to me Davao is richer in opportunity and richer in producing the elements of success than any place I know," he said in his acceptance speech during the Datu Bago awarding ceremonies at the Royal Mandaya Hotel on Friday.
Golden rice: The answer to malnutrition problem
Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 10:12 p.m.IF APPROVED by national regulators and proved to reduce vitamin A deficiency in community conditions, golden rice will be available in two to three years, according to the Laguna-based International Rice Research Institute (Irri).
This is good news as 89 percent of Filipinos consume rice on a daily basis. Golden rice is one of the nutrient-rich rice varieties being developed by Philippine Rice Institute (PhilRice) with support and assistance from IRRI to help reduce the incidence of malnutrition in the country.
Agri programs to boost farmers’ income, productivity get support
Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 10:11 p.m.THE National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) is advocating an evidence-based program in agriculture for a sustained improvement in productivity and farm incomes, especially for small farmers, said Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan.
"We also want the National Food Authority (NFA) to be strong in rice buffer stocking for emergency purposes and to focus its interventions and programs in areas that would enhance efficiency in the production, marketing, and trade of rice," said Balisacan, who is also the Neda director-general.
Glan port ready for RoRo vessels
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 10:56 p.m.GLAN, Sarangani -- Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay Sr. and Governor Miguel Dominguez inaugurated on Friday the new Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) facility of Glan International Port, a gateway that provides alternative trade links and inter-island routes in the South.
While Southern Mindanao is tossed up as the country's next vegetable basket, Binay said the new RoRo port will eventually benefit thousands of farmers in the region as this would facilitate "fast transport of perishable goods" and would resolve the "burden of the high cost of transportation using commercial vessels."
Power exec: Long brownouts due to conservation for May elections
Friday, March 15, 2013 - 08:39 p.m.THE long brownouts experienced by some parts of Mindanao since first week of March are reportedly part of the conservation strategies the state-owned electricity generator is implementing to ensure steady supply of power this May 2013 elections, a power official said.
Lawyer Omar Pacilan, spokesperson for the National Power Corporation-Power Sector Assets Liabilities and Management (NPC-Psalm), said the mandate to ensure the region has stable power supply for one week starting May 12 came from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Energy (DOE).
Full-time jobs up in January
Friday, March 15, 2013 - 08:38 p.m.QUALITY of employment improved in January 2013 as employment growth came from the wage and salary employment and as the full-time workers grew faster than part-time jobs, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda).
"Employment grew in January 2013 mainly coming from the services and industry sectors and the quality of employment significantly improved in the period," Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said.
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