DAVAO CITY — The first-ever Mati City Investment Conference (iCon) is seen to generate at least P500 million worth of new investments from at least 150 potential investors, industry leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders. The much-awaited convention dubbed as the “Make It Mati iCon”, event which is scheduled on October 26 at Honey’s Hotel […]
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Gov, Malanyaon is RDC XI chair
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr. appoints Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon as the chairperson of the Regional Development Council for the year 2022 to 2025. Malanyaon is a topnotch corporate lawyer and a certified public accountant by profession. The responsibility of the RDC is the highest planning and policy-making body in […]
Cotabato Light energizes 1,500 households in small villages
DAVAO CITY — Some 1,500 households are now enjoying power as the Cotabato Light and Power Company (Cotabato Light), a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), has successfully completed the energization of power through the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP). The project covers Cotabato City and reaches as far as Sultan Kudarat and Datu Odin Sinsuat […]
AboitizPower and Teleperformance Philippines sign Cleanergy deal
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through its retail electricity supply company Advent Energy, Inc., was tapped to provide leading outsourcing firm Teleperformance Philippines with Cleanergy to initially power their Bacolod and Sucat offices and take them closer to their sustainability goals. Cleanergy is AboitizPower’s renewable energy (RE) solutions brand that supplies communities and businesses with power […]
Aboitiz group president to participate in APEC leaders annual dialogue for economic recovery
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) approaches promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in the region through a multi-stakeholder strategy. Business leaders from the APEC region are tapped to discuss policy recommendations and strengthen regional services, trade, and investment through the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). For the upcoming November discussions to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, […]
Aboitiz Data Innovation appoints new GM to lead Data Science and AI adoption for Smart Cities
Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI) officially announced the appointment of Alvin Ng to the role of General Manager for Smart Cities, playing a key role in advancing ADI’s mission to drive the adoption of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) tools and solutions for smart city development in the region. Formerly the APAC Vice President of […]
DavNor braces for budget cuts in 2023
TAGUM CITY –– The provincial government of Davao del Norte has sounded off the different departments and offices to brace for the impact of budget cuts in there respective offices as the provincial coffers will be affected by the decrease in terms of shares from the national tax allocation (NTA). Davao del Norte Governor Edwin […]
DA, SRA to set sugar SRP to protect consumers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are holding a series of meetings to set an “amenable” suggested retail price (SRP) for sugar, as sugar prices increased in some markets in Metro Manila. As of Wednesday, prevailing retail prices in Metro Manila are at PHP100/kilo of refined sugar; PHP90/kilo of wash […]
Davao Oriental Beautiful official launched
DAVAO CITY –— Davao Oriental Beautiful is the new brand for the province of Davao Oriental. This after stakeholders agreed to use the brand in promoting not only the tourism industry but all other programs and services of the province. Governor Corazon Malanyaon said the new brand reflects the effort of the crisscrossing sectors of […]
Gov’t to expropriate properties for the Samal-Davao connector project
DAVAO CITY —– The government is left with no choice but expropriate the properties involve in the Samal Island- Davao City connector bridge and the ball now is at the hand of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) central office, this was the revelation of Island Garden City of Samal mayor Al David […]
DTI provides P290K livelihood kits to Davao de Oro groups
DAVAO CITY —The Department of Trade and Industry XI distributed P290,000 livelihood kits to two associations with 30 members here are the latest beneficiaries of in Davao de Oro recently. The distribution was under the auspices of the Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program of the agency. This is is a specialized program focused […]
Therma Mobile donates modern trike to Navotas community
DAVAO CITY — With the goal to help augment patrolling and enhance security in its host communities in Navotas City, Therma Mobile, Inc. (TMO), together with Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI), turned over two modern tricycles to barangays North Bay Boulevard North (NBBN) and North Bay Boulevard South (NBBS)-Proper. The modern tricycles will serve as service […]
APRI MakBan recognizes stakeholders in appreciation event
DAVAO CITY — To recognize its stakeholders’ crucial role in community-building, AboitizPower subsidiary AP Renewables, Inc – Makiling Banahaw (APRI-Makban) recently held an online appreciation event for various public officials from across its host localities. Bannering the theme “It’s More Fun in APRI,” the event gathered 75 government partners who have played a huge part […]