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Aquino vows to restore P6B DepEd budget cut, pushes 4% GDP education funding

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A lawmaker has vowed to fight for the restoration of over P6 billion slashed from the proposed 2027 Department of Education (DepEd) budget. Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV, who chairs the Senate Finance Subcommittee B, expressed serious concern over the steep cuts made in the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) passed by the House...

ECONOMY

iSON Group explores Mindanao expansion backed by US$300M digital infra fund

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Global telecommunications and technology company iSON Group is exploring expansion opportunities in Mindanao, with a US$300-million investment allocation for...

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...

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 aims to sustain winning momentum against world No. 13 Shnaider

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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala looks to maintain her winning form when she takes on world No. 13 Diana Shnaider in the Round of...

Obiena calls for public support for Eala amid criticism over losses

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Philippine pole-vault star EJ Obiena has called on the public to extend understanding and support to tennis ace Alex Eala amid criticism over her...

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...

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