Anti-discrimination bid to irk many: vice mayor
DAVAO City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said he expects his proposed anti-discrimination ordinance to spur heated reactions.
Duterte said "some people" will be irked with his proposed law wherein "all people will be treated equally."
DepEd: 56 schools report zero dropout
EFFORTS of the Department of Education (DepEd) to reduce dropout rates are bearing positive results with 56 secondary schools across the country registering zero incidences of students quitting school.
Davao invest gab slated next month
STAKEHOLDERS are set to hold the Davao Investment Conference next month, centered on natural resources management.
Youth councilor eyes regulation of fraternities
YOUTH Council chair and City Councilor Jashera Gonzales is mulling an ordinance prohibiting the recruitment of minors into fraternities, sororities, and gangs.
Minors are those below 18 years old.
Chinatown council members appointed
CITY Mayor Sara Duterte officially named the members of the Davao City Chinatown Development Council (DCCDC) Executive Committee.
Vice mayor warns cops on video karera
DAVAO City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said several policemen are behind video karera gambling in the city.
Duterte ready to thwart moves to allow foreign land ownership
DAVAO City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte vowed to intervene if the House of Representatives would discuss a proposed bill allowing foreigners to buy and own land in the country.
Sasa market stalls to be demolished
MARKET stalls at Kilometer 11, Sasa in Davao City are set to be demolished to pave the way for the construction of a "modernized public market" by the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH).
Mayor opposes mining in city
DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte said she is against mining in Davao City as it "will only cause numerous socio-economic and environmental problems."
During her induction as the chair the Regional Development Council (RDC) for Davao Region, the mayor said she would be as decisive as the head...
Mayor takes responsibility for jail poisoning
CITY Mayor Sara Duterte said she is taking "full responsibility" of the food poisoning incident, which downed 798 inmates and eight jail personnel, last week at the Davao City Jail in Ma-a.
"Instead of pointing a finger to one person, I am taking responsibility. Our office was at fault. A...
Education office releases teachers’ bonus today
THE promised P10,000 productivity bonus announced by Malacañang will be released to teachers in Davao Region starting Thursday.
Pasko Fiesta
THERE has never been a Yuletide season celebration in the city as big as this.
The City Government-initiated Pasko Fiesta 2010 wasn't only a celebration of the Yuletide spirit of gift giving, it was much (much) better as a celebration of the city's every increasing dynamism and booming...
Spoiled food also downed 8 jail guards
THE Davao City Government clarified Friday that there weren't only 781 persons who suffered from food poisoning Tuesday night, but 797.
The city's 1st public safety officer
HE IS this city's first public safety officer -- retired Major Magno Adalin Jr. -- who is the consultant on Special Concerns under the Office of the City Mayor.
781 priso nahilo sa pagkaon
SIYETE sientos otsentay uno ka mga piniriso sa Davao City Jail ang naimpatso human nila gikaon ang mga pagkaon nga gihatud kanila atol sa Pasko Fiesta sud sa City Jail niadtong Martes.
Ang pagkaimpatso sa mga piniriso gikompirma sa lokal nga kagamhanan nga 781 sa 1,017 ka mga piniriso...
Chic comfort at S'pore Fullerton Bay Hotel
SINGAPORE's Fullerton Bay Hotel proves size does not matter as it takes luxury in its ultimate high, featuring luxurious designs and chic comfort.
Davao is most business friendly city: study
DAVAO CITY topped among urban cities in the country in terms of doing business, according to an international think tank.
China Bank marks 90th year with cuts in interest rates
CHINA Bank, the country's first privately-owned commercial bank, celebrated its ninth decade successful operations through nine promotions and activities.
The series of anniversary festivities kicked off with China Bank dropping the interest rate for HomePlus Loan to a low 7.5 percent...
Duterte lauds efforts of village health workers
DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte on Thursday lauded the efforts of the region's Barangay Health Workers (BHW).
P252-M supplemental budget approved
THE P252-million 2010 Supplemental Budget (SB) 3 will be up on third and final reading after the City Council approved its second reading Tuesday.
Mayor sees victory of 'Hugpong' bets
DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte said she expects a "hundred percent win" from Hugpong sa Katawhang Lungsod (Hugpong) candidates.
1,172 ballot boxes still at Sasa port
A TOTAL of 1,172 ballot boxes assigned to Davao City during the May 2010 national and local elections are still at Sasa Wharf as the Commission on Election (Comelec) Central Office suspended its order for recall.
Ramen Boy opens at Chimes
READY your tastebuds as the newly opened Ramen Boy serves authentic Japanese dishes with a touch of the good ol' Filipino taste.
This is Japenese cuisine with a modern twist as Ramen boy delivers a variety of ramen noodles and rice toppings.
Located at Chimes on Sales St. in Davao...
Council reorganizes committees' leadership
THE Davao City Council has opted to redistribute among themselves the leadership in the various council bodies instead of just voting for replacements to the positions left vacant by City Councilor Paolo Duterte last week.
Vice mayor urged to reconsider stance on coal power plant
MILITANT group Alyansang Makabayan on Tuesday urged Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his support for the coal power plant proposed by Aboitiz Power Corp.
