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Read more about the article POPCOM confab in Davao: 172 officers gather to strengthen population management program
A two-day Regional Population Congress organized by the Commission on Population here gathered 172 officers to discuss and strengthen the country’s population management program.

POPCOM confab in Davao: 172 officers gather to strengthen population management program

A two-day Regional Population Congress organized by the Commission on Population here gathered 172 officers to discuss and strengthen the country’s population management program.

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Read more about the article Davao City’s hotel?s? ?take toll on first 30 days of martial law, study says
MARKET RESEARCH. PRIME Philippines Founder and Managing Director, Jet Yu, presents the result of the research they conducted to validate the real situation of property business in Davao City amid the implementation of martial law in Mindanao. In a press conference on Monday, July 24, Yu said the city’s hotel sector records a significant drop in terms of bookings and reservations during the 30-day period of Martial law. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Davao City’s hotel?s? ?take toll on first 30 days of martial law, study says

The hotel sector here took the brunt ?of negative impression ?in the first 30 days of Martial law in Mindanao, a study revealed.

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Read more about the article Davao to Kuala Lumpur flights to start on Dec. 21
NEW FLIGHTS. AirAsia launches its Kuala Lumpur to Davao direct route on Friday, July 21. The launch was announced by AirAsia's Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandez during the Davao Investment Conference at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao to Kuala Lumpur flights to start on Dec. 21

The public may now travel directly to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Davao City starting on December 21 of this year via AirAsia, as announced by its Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes on Friday, July 21.

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Read more about the article UCPB shifts to EMV chip-based cards; to deactivate old, magnetic-striped cards by August 1

UCPB shifts to EMV chip-based cards; to deactivate old, magnetic-striped cards by August 1

The United Coconut Planters Bank, one of the largest banks in the Philippines, announced that it will be using the Europay, Mastercard, VISA debit card which is the global standard for payment card security.

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Read more about the article ‘Davao City is a world of infinite investments’ –Sara Duterte
REACH?ING? OUT. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte says the city is trying to reach out to investors and tourists, telling them Davao City is safe despite martial law. In her speech during the 4th Davao Investment Conference (ICON) on Friday, July 21, Duterte said this year’s ICON is the best chance to show people that Davao City is "conducive to investments." Mayor Sara admitted in a latter press conference that the investment in the tourism industry have been affected by the implementation of Martial law in the whole island of Mindanao.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

‘Davao City is a world of infinite investments’ –Sara Duterte

“Davao is not just the gateway to infinite investments – it is a world of infinite investments.”

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