Progressive groups are not keen on accepting the proposed P500-P1,000 increase to the Social Security System pension after President Benigno Aquino III vetoed the bill seeking a higher P2,000 hike.
Reproductive health advocates expressed concern over the removal of the P1 billion budget for contraceptives from the 2016 national budget, saying this will greatly affect the poor women and their families who rely on government’s free contraceptives.
There is more to do for the proper implementation of the executive order (EO) instituting the proper handling and disposal of used cooking oil in Davao City after a local official bared that majority of the food establishments here are still unaware of the law which classifies used cooking oil as a “hazardous waste”.
An official of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center said they are looking at around four percent increase in terms of capitalization in businesses in Davao City for 2015.
The Davao City Anti-Smoking Task Force said there is an increase in the number of the smoking ban violators this year, which already reached 5,220.
After his candidacy for the presidential race was officially sealed, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte plans to end corruption and criminality, and to impose a firecracker, gun and liquor ban nationwide.
What should one do in case of firecracker-related injuries? Or how should we avoid accidents brought by toys given to small kids this Christmas?
The Davao Light Power and Company (DLPC) reminded Davaoeños on the safety measures when using Christmas lights and decorations during the Kapehan sa Dabaw Press Conference last Monday.
The city’s electricity provider Davao Light and Power Corporation on Monday announced that power interruptions will continue with an estimate of one hour to a maximum of 1 and a half hours power off, despite the fact that Therma South Incorporated coal-fired plant went back online around 12:16 am today.
With 21,091 job vacancies as of Friday, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region XI will conduct their last major job fair for this year on December 8 at Abreeza Ayala Malls in celebration of its 82nd anniversary.
