Davao del Norte Provincial Governor Rodolfo del Rosario asked businessmen to invest in the Island Garden City of Samal now, particularly in Talikud and grab the opportunity, while prices of properties are still low.
President Benigno Aquino III signed last Thursday Proclamation No.1135 declaring October 20 as World Statistics Day.
A Partylist lawmaker said the proposal to relocate the Lumad evacuees in Surigao del Sur could be connected to mining and logging interests in the ancestral lands.
The women's group Gabriela has asked the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) if its chairman paid for the performers during the controversial birthday celebration of Laguna 4th District Rep. Benjamin Agarao using the budget of the agency.
A luxurious beach resort is planning to build a convention facility in the Island Garden City of Samal, its official said.