In light of the series of strong earthquakes hitting various areas in Mindanao since Oct. 29, causing multiple casualties and displacing over 30,000 people, Grab Philippines, through its GrabBayanihan initiative, is extending its help to our fellow Filipinos who were affected by the Mindanao quakes. As part of our commitment to support the community, we […]
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IBC 2019 kicks off in Mati
The International Biodiversity Conference 2019 kicks off in the City of Mati as several international delegates arrived since Monday for the 3-day event. IBC 2019 will convene around the theme “Biodiversity for the People: From Ridge to Reefs”. Attendees are researchers, environmental managers, and other stakeholders who are taking strategic actions in mainstreaming opportunities to […]
John L. Gokongwei, Jr., 93
We mourn the peaceful passing of our Founder and Chairman Emeritus John L. Gokongwei Jr., on November 9, 2019. He was 93. We, the 75,000-strong employees of JG Summit Holdings and Robinsons Retail Holdings, join the nation in paying tribute to the founder of the first Philippine multinational conglomerate, a philanthropist with a passion for […]
DavNor guv orders demolition of Tadeco gates
In a surprising move, Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib has ordered the demolition of the biosecurity gates of the Tagum Agriculture Development Corporation (Tadeco) Wednesday morning, October 9. The move came two days after the supposed date of demolition and amidst assurance from Mindanao Development Authority chair Manny Piñol that Jubahib promised not to […]
Jubahib’s move versus TADECO imperils PH banana industry
THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) again stressed that the just-concluded “road clearing” project covering the entire country ordered by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte should not be used as an excuse to implement road widening and intrusion to “private roads” located in plantations intended for the export market. In a talk with the media, […]
