Globe SEA-US Cable System
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has acknowledged as “a mark of excellence in service to the Filipinos” the $250-million Globe Southeast Asia-United States (SEA-US) submarine cable system which directly connects the Philippines to the United States through Davao City. “This is the first in our country and we are more than thrilled that the Cable Landing Station is installed in...
Radiating Greatness Through Experiencing the 20th Regional Youth Conference
People nowadays are limited in realizing the greatness of life because we are blinded by our own worries and anxiety. For us, satisfaction can only be attained by the things we want. Reality feeds us that the world does not give us what we exactly want, but God assures us that He can give the best for us. When...
Four- to five-hour Rotational Brownout Hit Davao Hours
Davao is experiencing rotational power interruptions from the previous week's four hour brownout to five hours as Therma South Inc’s (TSI) unit one remains offline according to Davao Light and Power Corporation (DLPC). “The total supply deficit within the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) franchise is now at 103 MegaWatts(MW)." Dabawenyos will now have to bear with up to five...
Marlo Mortel for NCCC Choice Mart Tigatto Opening
Davao City - NCCC Choice Mart launches its 9th store with the appearance of one known teen heartthrob and Abs-Cbn's Harana Boys' Mario Mortel last October 29, 2015 at Commercio Marquella Bldg., Ciudades Township, Tigatto, Davao City. During the event, Mortel performed his latest single "M.O.O" (My One and Only). Suki Shoppers were also given the chance to take pictures...
National Book Store to offer GCash scan to pay in all branches nationwide
GCash and National Book Store are taking their partnership to another level. National Book Store, with over 230 stores nationwide offering books, school and office supplies, will be adapting GCash scan to pay cashless payment service in all of its stores by the end of May this year. “The expansion of Globe and National Book Store’s partnership is a testament...
August 24 is ‘Araw ng Pasasalamat’, Special Non-Working Day in Davao
Proclamation No. 1087 by the President of the Philippines is an act declaring Monday, 24 August 2015, as a special (non-working) day in the city of Davao. The city of Davao marks its "Araw ng Pasasalamat" as part of the weeklong celebration of the "Kadayawan" Festival. It is but fitting and proper that Davaoeños will be given full opportunity to join...
Taxi app Micab launches partnership with Metro Cebu Taxi Operators Association
Homegrown taxi-hailing app Micab got a boost when it launched its partnership with the Metro Cebu Taxi Operators Association (MCTOA) in a launching ceremony at the Casino Español in Cebu City last September 19. Developed in 2012 by founder Eddie Ybañez to help address the worsening traffic situation, Micab is an app solution operational in Cebu and Iloilo that lets...
YEPA 2015 Awards Night
Finally, it is time to officially announce the winners of YEPA 2015! We are inviting everyone, especially the supporters of our nominees, to come and join us on this night of excellence with our fellow Davaoeños who contributed to our society in their own different ways and excelled in different fields. Let us celebrate music, arts, good influence, sportsmanship, unity...
