Armscor presents Caracal pistol
THE Armscor Shooting Center Inc. Davao takes pride in its array of quality firearm and ammunition products.
Ever since the Davao City branch of the gun manufacturing company Arms Corporation of the Philippines opened business in 2006, it has provided the Mindanao market with competitive...
DHC marks another milestone
THERE'S no stopping the Davao Horse Club (DHC) from soaring high.
Now on its 15th year, the long-running group of horse riders in Davao City marked another milestone when it held its induction of officers last January with sportsman-educator William "Butch" Ramirez as the inducting...
City collects P220,000 in fine from waste segregation law
THE City Government of Davao has collected some P220,000 in administrative penalties since the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) started implementing the "No segregation, No collection" policy in July last year.
Donaire captures 4th world crown
NONITO Donaire of the Philippines earned a split-decision win over Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. of Puerto Rico to bag the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior featherweight crown at the Alamdone in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday night (Sunday in Manila).
Microsoft Philippines launches expansion program
MICROSOFT Philippines launched Wednesday its Geo Expansion Program (GEP) in Davao City that will give businesses not only in the metropolis but in the entire Davao Region the opportunity to utilize the best Microsoft technology innovations.
Martinez, Larrabaster top Apo monthly medal
JORGE Martinez and Mike Larrabaster emerged gross and net champions, respectively, in the Apo Golf and Country Club Monthly Medal tournament played last January 21 and 22 at its scenic course in Bago Gallera.
Science department unveils immersion freezer
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched the immersion freezer, a food processing equipment that will boost global competitiveness of the country's traders.
Suzuki Philippines seeks to increase sales in 2012
SUZUKI Philippines Inc. (SPH) sold 93,000 units in 2011, getting 13 percent share of the total motorcycle market in the entire country.
Tadeco now PhilGAP-certified
THE Tagum Agricultural Development Company Inc. (Tadeco) was issued Philippine Good Agricultural (PhilGAP) certification, which affirmed that the company has met the highest quality standards.
The certification signed by Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and issued last January 4,...
Ceap calls on government to declare moratorium on mining
THE Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (Ceap) and Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) called on government to declare a moratorium on mining activities in country pending review of RA 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.
STF seen to draw 120 participants
ORGANIZERS are expecting 120 to 150 participants during the Sports Tourism Forum (STF) at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao on January 31.
Davao Oriental investments hit P593M in 2011
INVESTMENTS in Davao Oriental reached P593.36 million last year, or a whopping 64-percent increase from the P361 million generated in 2010.
DavSur investments hit P1B
DAVAO del Sur made an impact in 2011 after generating P1.2 billion in investments and increasing its domestic and export sales, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office reported.
Phoenix named top importer
HOMEGROWN petroleum company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines added another feather in its cap after it was named by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as top importer for 2011.
Trade department-Davao posts P11-B investments in 2011
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region generated a total of P10.998 billion worth of investments from its programs in 2011, or an increase of four percent from the P9.950 billion posted by the government agency in the previous year.
Ayala Business Club Davao affirms support to Duterte
THE Ayala Business Club Davao under its new set of officers led by president Angel Ferrer has vowed to support the administration of Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte.
Ferrer and her fellow officers of the club paid a courtesy call on Duterte last Monday at City Hall and expressed their...
Lawmaker to file bill vs mining
REPRESENTATIVE Isidro T. Ungab (3rd district, Davao City) is set to file a bill in Congress which will make Davao City mining-free, a measure that will bolster the City Government of Davao's hardline stance against mining operations in the metropolis.
Ungab, chair of the ways and means...
60 golfers in Apo tournament
SOME 60 golfers who emerged champions in their respective divisions the past year will try to outgun each other when the Apo Golf and Country Club will stage highly anticipated Tournament of Champions at its scenic course from January 21 to 22.
‘Sara key person in getting 2013 Ad Congress’
FOR Department of Tourism-Davao Region (DOT 11) director Arturo Boncato Jr., Davao City is more than ready to host the Philippine Advertising Congress.
Lawmaker to push for excise tax on tobacco, alcohol
THE House ways and means committee under its new chair Davao City Representative Isidro Ungab will work double overtime starting in January to pass a reform excise tax on sin products like alcohol and tobacco.
Ungab said he will push for the passage of a restructured sin tax to conform...
Butch to Ateneo athletes: Chase your dream with values
NEWLY APPOINTED Ateneo de Davao University (AdDu) athletic director William "Butch" Ramirez urged AdDU's varsity players to continue to strive for excellence and give honor to the school.
Pinoy cuisine at Chika-an
THERE'S a nice and cozy place to dine in at the Abreeza Ayala Mall in Davao City, a restaurant that offers delectable Filipino cuisine to customers specially food tripping Dabawenyos.
Chika-an, owned by young and dynamic businessman Glenn G. Yap, serves delicious food at an affordable...
'Apir' for the Holidays
THE yuletide season represents joy to everyone. It's the time of the year when people experience and share happiness with family members. From Christmas to New Year's Eve, there's so much to enjoy for them.
Sadly though, the holiday season has a downside. The most important period of the...
Davao least vulnerable to climate change impact
DAVAO City is the least vulnerable to climate change impacts compared to three other cities in the Philippines, a study by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) revealed.
WWF-Philippines vice chair and chief executive officer Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan said Davao came way better than...
Davao exports reach $1B
DAVAO Region posted a remarkable growth in exports in the first three quarters of 2011 with a total of $1 billion, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Davao Region announced Tuesday.
DTI Davao del Sur provincial director Engr. Edwin Banquerigo said the current figure already...
