Sun.Star Davao News Feeds

City on alert for possible spillover of clan war

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:11:12 +0000

THE Davao City Government is on alert for possible spill over of the fighting between two powerful clans in Central Mindanao.

Communist rebels attack angers B'laans

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:09:50 +0000

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- B'laans, one of the indigenous tribes in Sultan Kudarat, have expressed their outrage to New People's Army (NPA).

2 biz leaders warn of power shortages

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:06:57 +0000

MINDANAO is now experiencing a power crisis according to Davao Light and Power Company Inc. (DLPC) executive vice-president Bobby Orig and Mindanao Business Council (MinBC) chair Vicente Lao.

MOU to promote biz, invest practices

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:05:53 +0000

A MEMORANDUM of understanding (MOU) was signed Monday between City Government representatives, private sector heads, and peace advocates in promotion of conflict-sensitive business and investment prac

2 motorcycle passengers killed in mishap

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:05:00 +0000

TWO men onboard a motorcycle died in a road accident on the junction of Carlos P. Garcia Highway corner Mamay Road, Buhangin, Davao City on Sunday night.

Councilor stresses traffic training's importance

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:04:09 +0000

DAVAO City motorists should undergo regular seminars on basic traffic rules and regulations for them to be updated on the latest laws and avoid violating them later on.

RP halal industry development tackled in national forum

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:01:24 +0000

MAKATI CITY -- The country's halal industry remains struggling due to lack of public and private sector collaboration as well as the absence of an internationally-accepted national regulatory framewor

North-South Mindanao expressway pushed

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:32 +0000

A NORTHERN to Southern Mindanao link, a main corridor like a Davao-Cagayan expressway, which would enable greater mobility of goods and people is now being pushed by Mindanao logistics and infrastruct

Balunan tops Abellera bowlfest

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:54:07 +0000

SEASONED player Lito Balunan kept his fighting form to emerge champion in the Councilor Nilo G. Abellera Cup Open Tenpin Bowling Tournament at the NCCC Mall B3 Center lanes Sunday.

Ateneo shines anew; Don Marcelino wins

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:53:22 +0000

THE visiting Don Marcelino team of Davao del Sur captured the 10-under crown of the Sixth Acosta Cup Football Festival at the Tionko grounds Sunday.

Gimony wins U-12 chessfest

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:52:27 +0000

JOERLZ Gimony of Jose Maria College (JMC) ruled the 13th Doña Pilar Weekly Under-12 Kiddies Chess Tournament held at the Doña Pilar Learning Center (DPLC) grounds Sunday.

Ramirez to file candidacy Tuesday

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:51:30 +0000

FORMER Philippine Sports Commission chairman William "Butch" Ramirez will formally throw his hat into the political arena Tuesday to City Council representing the first district of Davao City.

Lemon grass for health

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:50:18 +0000

LEMON grass is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. The oil is used as a pesticide and preservative.

Duterte wants truce to start December 1

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:00:54 +0000

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wanted the government to declare a holiday truce starting December 1, much earlier than the usual practice of declaring holiday cease-fire few days before Christmas.

Mayor remains mum on presidential bet

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:00:09 +0000

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has remained mum on his presidential bet in 2010 elections even as he declared he is backing up Manuel Roxas' vice presidential bid.

Duterte backs Ang Ladlad vs Comelec

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:59:28 +0000

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte came to the rescue of the gay group seeking party-list representation in the House of Representatives.

Cotabato guv's accusers appeal for Arroyo's help

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:58:27 +0000

THREE employees of North Cotabato provincial government who have filed graft charges against Governor Jesus Sacdalan asked President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's help.

Law banning aerial spray not possible

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:57:34 +0000

BANANA industry stakeholders relieved after the House of Representatives' committee on Ecology chair Belma Cabilao pronounced that a law banning aerial spraying is not possible in the present Congress

Submarine cable to link Eaga-member countries

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:56:52 +0000

A SUBMARINE cable project is now being eyed after a recent meeting of the Bimp-Eaga Working Group on information and communications technology (ICT) here.

4 gang members killed in clash with soldiers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:56:11 +0000

FOUR members of a notorious gang based in South Cotabato were killed in an armed encounter with Army soldiers in Surallah town.

Traders warned on substandard Christmas lights

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:54:47 +0000

CONSUMERS should be wary in buying Christmas decor especially Christmas lights and other electronic items.

Business groups supports banana industry

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:53:51 +0000

BUSINESS organizations in Davao City and Mindanao have stood united to support the banana industry during a public hearing conducted by House of Representatives at Apo View Hotel Friday.

Quality products, services at Mike's

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:52:32 +0000

GIRALD A. Ching, the youthful general manager of Mike Servitech Corp., sums up his company's mission in just a few words when interviewed by Sun.Star Davao.

Camella Northpoint: Feel-good living in pleasure, convenience

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:50:11 +0000

DO YOU want to be where the action is? Do you prefer to live in style and convenience, where modern amenities and every urban need are within your reach?

CGD Cup fires off December 13

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:48:16 +0000

MARKSMEN take center stage when the Carlos G. Dominguez (CGD) Cup 2009 Idpa Shooting and Sporting Clay Competition fires off Dec. 13.