#MINDANAO My March 25 column discussed how large this creative economy has grown to a whopping ₱1.72 trillion, already contributing 7.1 percent to our country’s Gross Domestic Product. I have to say that the growth of this sector just shows how naturally creative and adaptive we are as...
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 has stepped up security operations to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the Holy Week in the Caraga region. POLICE Regional Office-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Kirby John B. Kraft (left) issues...
#MINDANAO A recent report from the Philippine Statistics Authority shows that our creative industries have continued to grow. (https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/creative-economy). This sector of the economy comprises media, arts, design, cultural and artistic performance, and related sub-sectors...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe turned over 15 brand-new motorcycles to the police in a ceremony at the City Hall grounds on Monday, March 18. FR. Filmore Kalibo blesses brand-new motorcycles as Mayor John Dalipe looks on. (Mayor John Dalipe photo) Dalipe handed over the keys to...
#MINDANAO I have driven through the Sayre highway from Bukidnon to Cagayan de Oro numerous times. It is a pleasant drive through the wide roads that course through the vast undulating landscape of the Bukidnon-Lanao plateau. Each journey presents new realizations and spurs new reflections. These...
#MINDANAO Last week's column delved on the Tatak Pinoy Law which I believe will help many smaller businesses expand and achieve competitiveness on the global stage. This growth means more employment and opportunities for the people. Making this law work at all levels will be key to empowering...
Kamille Abapo, Lloyd T. Tan, Cyndy Tan Jarabata, Jules Kay, and John Richard Sotelo (Photo courtesy of PropertyGuru PH) PropertyGuru recently unveiled the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2024 during a media presentation on March 7 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taguig City. The 12th annual...
March signals the start of summer. For enthusiasts of interior design and architecture, it is the season to be inspired and encouraged, with all major local art and design exhibitions and symposiums taking place during this time in Manila. Emerging from the success of the Art Fair PH and the 3rd...
#MINDANAO I believe those of us who are interested in innovating and empowering the local economy ought to take a good look at Republic Act 11981 or the Tatak Pinoy law. The principal author of this measure is Senator Sonny Angara. Its long title is the Act Mandating the Formulation, Funding,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe delivered the State-of-the-City Address on Monday, February 26, that coincided with this city’s 87th Charter Day anniversary celebration. Dalipe formally announced the rebirth towards a more competitive and sustainable Zamboanga City. ZAMBOANGA City Mayor John...
#MINDANAO A recent article pointed out the possibility that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) may issue a two-tiered Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for certain types of renewable energy projects...
The Sy family’s SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, is planning to raise as much as P100 billion from the issuance of bonds over the next three years. SM Prime's Board of Directors told the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) of the approval on...
