CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A group here called Power for People Coalition (P4P) on Thursday questioned the integrity of Raphael Perpetuo Lotilla, designated Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) with his association with independent power distributors in the country. Lotilla was nominated by no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to head the […]
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Customs in NorMin seizes P15M veggies from China
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Five container vans declared as an ingredient in food production were flagged and confiscated by the Bureau of Customs-10 (BOC-10) authorities Thursday, July 7, 2022, the agency said Friday. Oliver Valiente, Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) field chief for Northern Mindanao, said the imported products which came from China […]
PBBM appoints Arroyo’s ex-DOE Secretary to same post
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Raphael Perpetou Lotilla as secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). Press Secretary Trixie Beatrice Angeles in a statement announced Litolla’s appointment on Monday, July 11, 2022. Lotilla was the former Energy Secretary during the administration of then president GLoria Macapagal-Arroyo. “The President has designated a […]
Ungab Lauds PBBM’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions and fiscal program
DAVAO CITY – Davao City third district Representative Isidro Ungab lauded the review and evaluation done by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic team of the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions and fiscal program, and growth targets for FY 2022 to 2028, as this is seen as a sensible move to address the economic challenges the country […]
Aboitiz scholars now AP Engineers
DAVAO CITY — “Great things happen to those who are determined to pursue their dreams,” said Lucky Catalan, one of the two Aboitiz scholars who recently joined the ranks of engineers at AboitizPower. Lucky and fellow scholar Dextr Balansag graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from St. Joseph Institute of Technology in Agusan del Norte […]
Davao del Norte economy slowly recovers-Jubahib
TAGUM CITY —The economy of Davao del Norte is slowly perking up despite the series of oil price hike and he threat of the Coronavirus Disease-19,says Governor Edwin I. Jubahib on Tuesday. The economic intervention through the livelihood, backyard chicken and hog raising which his administration has initiated has helped the people to earn while […]
Tourism office eyes opening of Mati airport
DAVAO CITY — Tourism officials here are optimistic that the 40-year-old Imelda R. Marcos Airport in barangay Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental will finally open. The airport which is now known as Mati City Airport was inaugurated during the time of then President Fidel Ramos The construction of the Mati Airport started 40 years ago […]
New CDO Mayor offers tax holidays, condonation
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Standing to his campaign promise, Mayor-elect Rolando Uy is offering tax holidays and condonation of penalties to small businesses including the penalties for tricycle drivers. The former First District Congressman also said, the city government will offer discount to business establishments who would pay their obligations to the city in […]
Customs intercepts P124-M smuggled frozen poultry products
DAVAO CITY —– The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Saturday confiscated some PHP124 million worth of frozen meat which was misdeclared as agricultural products last week. The BOC said in a statement that the shipments of frozen poultry products came from China and were consigned to Daniry Consumer Goods Trading (PHP75 million) and Jeroce Consumer […]
AboitizPower strengthens diversity, equity, and inclusion program
DAVAO CITY — While already making strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) is pushing the envelope further in creating a safe and welcoming workplace for all. In a virtual forum on Tuesday, June 22, AboitizPower announced that it was putting together a team tasked with developing more programs and policies […]
Lanao Sur power coop continues to negotiate for continued power supply
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —The management of the debt-ridden Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative is looking forward to strike a better deal with the Power Sector Asset and Liability Management (PSALM) Corporation for continued power supply despite the unsettled P12.8 billion debt. The unpaid bills has accumulated since year 2000 as LASURECO explained “Only 15 […]
Lanao Solon wants power coop to stay connected with Mindanao grid
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Lanao del Sur First District Congressman-elect Zia Adiong on Tuesday said they will try to do their best to stay connected to the Mindanao power grid despite the recent order of the Department of Finance to cut off the power line for Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (Lasureco) due unpaid […]
DTI to award 33 establishments 2021 Bagwis Seal
DAVAO CITY – Thirty-three business establishments in Davao Region will be the recipients of the 2021 Bagwis Seal from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11. The conferment of recognition signifies that the awardees have met the qualifications and the set standards in upholding the rights and welfare of consumers. This is alongside their constant […]