At eight million pesos, businesses can avail of incentives, tax holiday but…

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today Previously, the Bureau of Investments has set a ceiling of a billion pesos (USD 23.9M) as capital in order for a firm to avail of incentives.  Now, with its lowered threshold capital, the government attempts to solve problems in the agriculture industry, a move criticized by farmers groups.

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Recipients of NDF indemnification call gesture as ‘sincere’

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today “I thank the NPA that even though I only sprained my ankle when we ran for safety after the blast, they still included me in the indemnification.  And I thank them for admitting responsibility.  They truly are sincere,” said Primitiva Dadula, 56.

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Progressive senatorial candidate unfazed with poor survey turn-out

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiño admitted that he came from a family unknown in the field of politics.  With this, he shared that the Makabayan Coalition will have to effectively strategize its campaigns nationwide.

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