By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“(The concept of Encantada traces back to the Spanish era) of how the destruction of the environment happened and how the Encantada got so angry. It tells a story about tribes, religion and the destruction of the environment” — Margie Moran-Floirendo, President of Ballet Philippines
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Proposals must capture NCCA’s vision: “Filipino culture as the wellspring of national and global well-being”.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Avida Land adopted the 12-year old eagle ‘Avida,’ formerly named Princess Tupi because of her area of origin. The eagle was captured in Tupi, South Cotabato and had been in the foundation’s facility since 2005.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Gabriela wished to discourage Filipinos “from the bad practice of sharing sleazy videos” by spreading the counter-message of the “Manila Scandal Part 2.” It hopes to “mobilize the public to use the internet in solving one of the scourges of electronic harassment, bullying and violence against women” by posting the video to their FB account or website and through Twitter by using the #manilascandal2 hashtag.
Text and Photos by RAWI JUNE AMAGA-MORANDANTE
Davao Today
Any itinerary for a trip to Surigao del Sur would always include the Britania Group of Islands, Enchanted River and Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig town — three destinations that top the most visited getaways in this province and its neighboring places. Getting to and experiencing these exquisite places would surely leave any tourist, local or foreign, in total awe and admiration.
While there are those who can’t believe with the decision, there are also who agreed with it.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA & MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
By LEIGH E. DALUGDOG
By RAWI JUNE AMAGA-MORANDANTE
Despite a law banning the commercial importation of used clothing and rags, the selling of imported used clothing and apparel or relief clothes at cheaper prices in the ukay-ukay market continues to proliferate in the country. The booming ukay ukay phenomenon also threatens to suppress the local garments industry.
The entire Araw ng Dabaw celebration peaked with Friday morning’s civic parade, the biggest so far in the entire charter celebration. It showcased 284 floats from different contingents.
