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New housing bill to boost rental options for poor families: Chiz

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The Senate recently passed on Second Reading a bill offering incentives to private developers to build affordable rental units for poor and low‑income families. Sponsored by Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Senate Bill No. 2507, passed Wednesday, gives life to the Constitution’s mandate to government and the private sector to work together in addressing the...

ECONOMY

DA 11 eyes higher-value coffee industry as Davao growers gain specialty recognition

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The Department of Agriculture 11 (DA 11) is pushing to raise the value of the Davao Region’s coffee industry...

Davao Region sets P346-B investment target for 2028

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The Davao Region is targeting P346.02 billion in government investments for 2028, with infrastructure and social development projects making...

DOTr approves PUV fare hike amid rising fuel costs

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday approved a fare increase for public utility vehicles (PUVs), citing rising operating...

LIFESTYLE

Global Pacific’s Mindanao Team at WOFEX 2026: Bringing national insights home

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For four high-energy days from July 29 to August 1, 2026, the SMX Convention Center served as the epicenter for the country's largest gathering of chefs, restaurateurs, bakers, hotel operators, and food service professionals...

Pop Mart brings the thrill of collecting to Mindanao with first Davao pop-up

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The world of designer toys and blind box collectibles has officially arrived in Mindanao as Pop Mart opened its first-ever pop-up store in Davao City on Friday, giving collectors in the region a long-awaited...

Chef Bruce Lim highlights power of quality ingredients at WOFEX Mindanao

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Behind every memorable dish is a simple principle that many chefs live by: great cooking begins with great ingredients. For celebrity chef Bruce Lim, creating...

Sugar and Spice | Young talents shine in culinary, tourism events

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Creativity, sustainability, and student talent were on full display as learners from Joji Ilagan International Schools showcased their skills during JIB PRO X 2026...

Sugar and Spice | Manila Marriott kicks off 2026 with a fun and fabulous media get-together

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Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts welcomed 2026 in style with a lively and festive “See You, Wonderful: The Philippine Media New Year...

SPORTS

Eala reaches career-high No. 51 ahead of Hong Kong Open campaign

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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala achieved a new milestone in her career, climbing to a career-high No. 51in the latest WTA world rankings ahead...

Yulo qualifies in vault, floor exercise finals at World Championships

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Filipino Olympian Carlos Edriel Yulo qualified in the finals of men's vault and floor exercise events on Monday at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics...

Pencak silat delivers first PH gold at Asian Youth Games

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The Philippines kicked off its campaign at the 3rd Asian Youth Games on a high note after Kram Airam Carpio triumphed in the pencak...

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