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Archive for February 10th, 2012
supplemental budget sought for CdO, Iligan
A LAWMAKER from Mindanao is urging Congress to fast track the approval of a P2-billion supplemental budget for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City which were devastated by typhoon Sendong on December 16-17, 2011. “Cagayan De Oro City and Iligan City need to be rehabilitated as soon as possible, in [...]
ILO sees need for livelihood, jobs for ‘Sendong’ victims
by ALLAN MEDIANTE, Executive Editor IN the wake of the devastation wrought by typhoon Sendong to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities, the International Labor Organization (ILO) cited the need to focus on providing livelihood and job opportunities to the victims as it contributed $280,000 to help displaced families rebuild their lives without [...]
Investments sought in farm sector
REFORMS AND development programs are under way in Mindanao, a Cabinet official said, even as businesses were invited to invest in the island’s agriculture sector. In a briefing with media, Secretary Luwalhati R. Antonino, chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), said she is optimistic about government projects and programs [...]
One Network Bank income up by 38%
By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent DAVAO City -- One Network Bank Inc. increased its net income 38% annually to P428 million in 2011, driven by loans to key market segments like public school teachers, a statement on Monday read. The press statement quoted the Mindanao-based rural bank’s president and chief executive officer, Alex V. [...]
LGUs, NGOs ink pact with ILO to eliminate child labor
by RUBY LEONORA R. BALISTOY, contributor MALAYBALAY City -- As a response to the reported high number of child laborers, provincial mayors and private corporations recently signed the Commitment of Intent with the International Labor Organization-International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labor (ILO-IPEC) to address this issue on child [...]
Customs seizes misdeclared onions in Davao City Port
DAVAO City -- The Bureau of Customs yesterday (February 3) presented to the media about P18.4 million worth of agricultural products which were seized at the Sasa wharf last January 27 for misdeclaration. The shipment contained in 23 container vans consisting of onions and potatoes originated from China Hongkong destined to several consignees. [...]
Pag-IBIG wont condone recividists
THE Home Development Mutual Fund, otherwise known as the Pag-IBIG Fund, is condoning penalties of delinquent and unregistered employers from January 2 to June 30, 2012 under its penalty condonation program. The program covers unregistered and delinquent employers, as well as employers who have Pag-IBIG coverable employees but have not collected [...]
Vista Land to build 8 condos this year
VILLAR-LED Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. plans to start work on eight condominiums worth P10 billion this year, banking on continued demand from overseas Filipino workers. “Despite fears of over-expansion in the supply of residential condominiums, our vertical projects were well received by the market and this has encouraged us to develop [...]
A caring attitude in times of need
THOUGH the phrase may be overused, customer service still remains to be one aspect of business that is one of the most important, if not THE most important. However, it is through good customer service, aside from quality product or brand, that can make or break a company in terms of credibility and reputation. In fact, noble after sales [...]
LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND
By Henrylito D. Tacio “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” This statement, which was relevant at the time when Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote, came to mind while hearing the words the leading character in the hit movie, My Best Friend’s Wedding: “If you love someone you say it. You say it [...]
