2007 March- Davao Today

Greenpeace Hits DA for Flip-Flop on GMO ...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Environment, Health, Mindanao on 03 31st, 2007 | No Comments

The environment group Greenpeace today lambasted the Department of Agriculture for allegedly flip-flopping on an earlier order revoking the authorization for the use of a genetically modified corn called MON863, which the group has found to be toxic. Mindanao is the country’s largest corn producer...

3 Vie for Davao Norte Governor...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao Region, Politics on 03 31st, 2007 | No Comments

TAGUM CITY—–Three candidates are vying for the gubernatorial seat in the province of Davao del Norte: the incumbent, a presidential secretary, and a doctor municipal mayor . Aiming a shot at the top executive post of the province are Governor Gelacio P. Gementiza with a stage...

Davao’s ‘Green Vote’ H...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao City, Environment, Health, Latest Posts, Politics on 03 31st, 2007 | No Comments

Although the Green Vote campaign recognizes Davao City’s efforts to protect the environment, the groups behind it insist more drastic actions are needed to realize these goals. Good governance, they say, plays a key role in protecting the environment. They blame corruption for much of the environmental...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao Region, Education on 03 30th, 2007 | 1 Comment

DAVAO CITY — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) together with some colleges in the region have responded to the clamor of most industries which lamented the lack of skills of graduates which are needed in the workplace. In a technical panel meeting with industry representatives, the...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao City, Education on 03 30th, 2007 | 1 Comment

DAVAO CITY — This form of distance learning gives hope to competent but nondegree holders to stay in their job and earn that college degree. Called ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program), the educational scheme is being offered by the University of Southeastern...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Mindanao on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — The World Bank on Thursday said it has approved a $83.752-million loan sought by the Philippine government, to finance the second phase of a four-part program aimed at improving food security in Mindanao. In a statement released to the media, the international lender...

Davao Elections ‘07: Same Faces, S...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao City, Latest Posts, Politics on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

Off They Go. Rep. Prospero Nograles (center) and his son and chief of staff Karlo Nograles (left) go to the Comelec Thursday to file their certificates. Click here to view more photos. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan) That, in a nutshell, defines the elections in Davao City less than two months...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao City, Politics on 03 30th, 2007 | 1 Comment

Below is the list of candidates for the various positions in the city: ...

Task Force Davao To Disband Soon?...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Crime & Public Safety, Davao City, Latest Posts, Military, Terrorism on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

Out They Go? The military has been told to prepare a pullout contingency plan for Task Force Davao. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan) DAVAO CITY — Despite recent talk about the possible disbandment of the Task Force Davao, some higher officials in the military still believe that the composite...

Arroyo’s 6-Year Record Shows Highe...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Economy, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Latest Posts, Politics on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

MANILA — In her response to a survey that found the Philippines to be the most corrupt economy in Asia, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo claimed that the country�s negative image was an offshoot of tough decisions she made to turn the country around, such as the implementation of tax reforms like the...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Business, Davao City, Davao Region on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — Prime movers of a so-called Davao branding system are optimistic that �Proudly Davao� products will soon find their way to the international market. The branding system is a joint effort pushed by the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) through PROPEL (Promoting...

PBSP Pushes Business Advising...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Business on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

By Mai Gevera DAVAO CITY– Maximizing social responsibility among macro entrepreneurs, the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) is urging small businesses to invest on business advising. Funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) through PBSP�s program Corporate...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Business, Davao City, Mindanao on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — The establishment of the much awaited Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Mindanao, Inc. (JCCM) will be formalized in an inauguration ceremony to be held 1:15 P.M. on Saturday, March 31, at the Davao Trade and Convention Center followed by a cocktail reception at the Zakoya Restaurant...

DOT Developing Cultural Villages...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Arts & Culture, Davao Region, Travel & Leisure on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

By Rose B. Palacio DAVAO CITY — In respond to what most European and domestic tourists are looking for, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is developing cultural tourism in villages and key areas in the region. ...

Koko’s Senate Bid Not to Protect A...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Mindanao, Politics on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino �Nene� Q. Pimentel, Jr. (PDP-Laban) today said his son and namesake, lawyer Aquilino �Koko� Pimentel III, is running for senator in the May elections not to protect any personal or political interests but to pursue pro-people causes such as social...

Nene Pimentel to RP’s Lawyers: Uph...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Human Rights, Mindanao, Politics, Terrorism on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

(Speech of Sen. Nene Pimentel, Senate Minority Leader, at the 11th Integrated Bar of the Philippines National Convention, March 29, 2007, in Cagayan de Oro City) There are two things I want to share with you this afternoon. The first has to do with the recently approved Human Security Act. The...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Business, Davao City, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Labor on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — The Federation of Davao Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FDCCI) has backed the call of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) in its appeal to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to recall the new appointee to the Regional Tripartite Wage Productivity Board (RTWPB)....

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao City on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — A 23-million-peso farm to market roads would soon be completed in the barangays of Tawantawan and Banarao, Talandang, Tugbok, Davao City. The residents of Barangay Tawantawan, Baguio shall enjoy the 4.7 kilometer road concreting in two phases: Phase 1-Rehabilitation of Tawantawan...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Business, Davao City, Sports on 03 30th, 2007 | 2 Comments

DAVAO CITY — Professional runners and running enthusiasts are encouraged to join the first ever international marathon that will attract athletes from Brunei, Indonesia , Malaysia and the Philippines here in this city next month. To be held in line with this year’s 13th anniversary celebration of...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Education, Politics on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

March 28, 2007 Letter to the Editor: Education Department Secretary Jesli Lapus seems to be hallucinating for blaming the country’s population as the one causing the shortage of classrooms in the country. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her minions are beginning to sound alike. First it was the...

Panabo Has Spanking New Bus Terminal...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao Region, Travel & Leisure on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

PANABO CITY—Panabo now has a new bus and jeepney terminal, an infrastructure that can do well for the city as one of the key trading posts in Mindanao. A product of a P38-million loan from the Asian Development Bank with counterpart from Land Bank of the Philippines, the Panabo City...

Willie Nep Show Moved to April 30...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao City, Entertainment, Environment on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — The Clean Cities Davao Coalition Inc. (CCDCI) through its Board of Directors announced last March 28 that the � All of Me� show of Willie Nepomuceno which was originally scheduled this Saturday March 31, 2007 has been postponed to April 30, 2007. Ticket holders for the Willie...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Mindanao, Technology, Travel & Leisure on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

MANILA — Leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) has inched closer towards creating the trailblazing Smart Mobility Loop, the country�s first mobile-based, universal transport payment system designed for more than 25 million cellphone users. The company has forged a...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Business, Davao City, Davao Region, Economy, Mindanao on 03 30th, 2007 | No Comments

By Germelina Lacorte davaotoday.com DAVAO CITY—The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has set aside 5.2 billion pesos this year to finance both pipeline and newly proposed projects in Mindanao, an official of the bank said. Rey Magno Teves, DBP director, said the bank has the funds to finance...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Children/Youth, Education, Latest Posts, Mindanao, Photographs, Politics on 03 29th, 2007 | No Comments

Dilapidated Education System. In this photo essay, davaotoday.com shows the hardships that Filipino schoolchildren, particularly in the rural areas, have to go through in order to get some education. The poor and depressing state of the education system has driven Filipinos such as Jun Ducat to extremes....