MANILA (September 25) — A coalition of mayors has vowed to assist the country's independent investigative body in building cases against anomalous infrastructure projects by analyzing ten years of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) contracts in their cities and establishing a "whistleblower hotline." On Tuesday, September 23, the Mayors for Good Governance … [Read more...] about Mayors to examine 10 years of DPWH projects for flood control investigation
Consumer organization wants Davao Light evident on increases in rates
DAVAO CITY (September 24) --- As the utility starts to annex the franchise territories of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco), a recently formed consumer movement in Davao City is calling on Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) to be open and honest. The call is made at a time when residents are struggling with a remarkable increase in their monthly … [Read more...] about Consumer organization wants Davao Light evident on increases in rates
PPP program, desk established to promote projects in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (September 24) – The Mindanao Public-Private Partnership Facilitation Initiative, commonly referred to as the Mindanao PPP Program and PPP Desk, was introduced by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) on Tuesday. Together with the Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines, the initiative seeks to increase agency capacities in Mindanao, create a … [Read more...] about PPP program, desk established to promote projects in Mindanao
Botika ng Bayan serves over 500K Dabawenyos
DAVAO CITY (September 24) --- As of September 19, over 500,000 Davaoeños received free medicines from Botika ng Bayan offices across the city, as reported by the City Health Office. The number of beneficiaries continues to expand, according to CHO Pharmacy Head Gemma Pujanes, R.N., RPh, who spoke at the ISpeak Media Forum. "Last year, 1,055,251 individuals were served by … [Read more...] about Botika ng Bayan serves over 500K Dabawenyos
Davao City opens first Senior Citizen Community Care Center
DAVAO CITY (September 24) – The local government, in partnership with national agencies, inaugurated on Monday the city’s first-ever Senior Citizen Community Care Center, a facility designed to provide health care, wellness programs, livelihood training, and access to government services for the elderly. Located at Block 3, Rojo-Aqua Street, Dacoville Subdivision in Dumoy, … [Read more...] about Davao City opens first Senior Citizen Community Care Center
