Author Archives: KATH M. CORTEZ

5 years ago

Baste Duterte opens talks with green groups

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Baste Duterte opens talks with green groups

The issue of Waste-to-Energy project and the Solid Waste Management of the City are two of many issues that environmental groups want to discuss with City Vice Mayor Sebastian “ Baste ” Duterte if given a chance.

5 years ago

Labor Official: Few companies hire senior high graduates

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Labor Official: Few companies hire senior high graduates

A labor official noted that few companies in Davao City offer job for senior high school (SHS) graduates despite the assurance from the Department of Education (DepEd) that the K to 12 Program will equip students with values, knowledge, and skills needed to work in various industries.

5 years ago

DAILY GRIND

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DAILY GRIND

To sustain the daily needs of his family, this vendor has to brave the sweltering heat of the sun in the streets of Baler in Aurora province, as he sells to tourists and visitors local delicacy called “Pakumbo,” a sweetened dried coconut packed in a dry banana bark. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)