24 February 2012 Bulawan festival goes ‘green’ DAVAO CITY–Greening will take center stage in this year’s celebration of Bulawan Festival…
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23 February 2012 DavNor welcomes oil palm investments DAVAO CITY–The Federation of Cooperatives (FedCo) eyes the planting of oil palm…
23 February 2012 On the 26th anniversary of EDSA People Power I The Daan Matuwid remains a mirage “Nothing is…
22 February 2012 “More fun for criminals?” Militant Davaoeña solon calls for police action, citizens’ vigilance on Davao crimes Gabriela…
22 February 2012 First cruise ship to dock in Davao DAVAO CITY— On March 30, this city is set to…
21 February 2012 Davao workers hit Aquino for contractualization policy DAVAO CITY—Workers coming from different workplaces in the region, mostly…
20 February 2012 City sees need to rehabilitate 9 public cemeteries DAVAO CITY—The city government of Davao is eyeing the…
20 February 2012 “Get ‘em”: Davao Mayor’s marching orders after deadly robbery DAVAO CITY—Mayor Sara Duterte ordered police officials to…
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
With the number of mining firms under exploration concessions, gold, nickel and copper in the rocky mountains of Davao region continue to be up for grabs. But government earnings from the excise taxes paid by mining firms are small.