DAVAO CITY----- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), led by Chairperson Secretary Leo Magno, has announced an ambitious plan to establish a centralized marketplace to support Mindanao’s farmers and strengthen food security across the region. The announcement was made during the Mindanao Farmers' Summit on Thursday, December 12, 2024, attended by over 800 farmers from … [Read more...] about MinDA eyes centralized market to boost Mindanao farmers’ livelihoods and ensure food security
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5,000 security personnel deployed for Pasko Fiesta 2024 in Davao City
DAVAO CITY — Approximately 5,000 security and safety personnel have been mobilized to ensure the safety of residents and visitors during the Pasko Fiesta 2024 celebrations in Davao City, which will run from November 28, 2024, to January 1, 2025. The deployment includes personnel from various security clusters and government agencies, such as the Local Government Unit (LGU), … [Read more...] about 5,000 security personnel deployed for Pasko Fiesta 2024 in Davao City
Davao City triples investment performance in 2023, surpasses targets for 2024
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC) has achieved a record-breaking performance, approving incentives for companies with a total investment of ₱3.38 billion in the first nine months of 2024—three times the investment amount recorded for all of 2023. In 2023, the city granted incentives to companies with a total investment of approximately ₱1 … [Read more...] about Davao City triples investment performance in 2023, surpasses targets for 2024
BSP directs GCash to expedite refunds for unauthorized transfers amid system error
DAVAO CITY --- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a directive to G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the operator behind the popular e-wallet platform GCash, to promptly address and resolve unauthorized deductions from users’ accounts. In a press statement, The BSP emphasized the need for GXI to speed up the refund process for affected customers, ensuring that no user … [Read more...] about BSP directs GCash to expedite refunds for unauthorized transfers amid system error
IPOPHL urges 2025 election candidates to respect Intellectual Property Rights
Barba warned that candidates could face public backlash that may hinder their electoral prospects, as well as potential copyright infringement lawsuits. DAVAO CITY — The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued a reminder to candidates running in the 2025 elections to respect intellectual property (IP) rights while preparing their promotional … [Read more...] about IPOPHL urges 2025 election candidates to respect Intellectual Property Rights
