Economy

Is Davao truly competitive? Groups think not yet

Is Davao truly competitive? Groups think not yet

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Aug 13, 2014

A national survey ranked Davao City fourth in terms of “competitiveness” in development. But some sectors said the city’s leaders must look beyond those figures and look at a holistic and “people-oriented” approach to development.

30,000 college faculty to be displaced by 2016, group says

30,000 college faculty to be displaced by 2016, group says

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Jul 03, 2014

As Philippine education prepares to apply the senior high school in basic education – the Grades 11 and 12 – by school year 2016-2017, the association of private schools expressed concern over the fate of about 30,000 college teachers when private schools are expected to have no enrollees for two school years in the freshmen level.

Daneco-CDA board members suspended

Daneco-CDA board members suspended

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Jul 01, 2014

Five officials of Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative under the wing of Cooperative Development Authority (Daneco-CDA) were suspended for violating Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

Court of Appeals upholds NEA-backed DANECO

Court of Appeals upholds NEA-backed DANECO

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Jun 29, 2014

The Court of Appeals upheld that the group affiliated with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) is the only “legal and legitimate group” to supervise the Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative or DANECO.