Taking jokes seriously does not only make one a party pooper who shall be ignored, but also a killjoy (KJ) who shall not be taken seriously because he would not just take the fun away but also complicate enjoyment that is supposed to be carefree. Let me take a shot at being the KJ because…
TWO JESUSES. Davao City Council’s new majority floor leader, Councilor Jesus Melchor Quitain Jr., and new chairperson on Committee on Ethics and Good government, Jesus Joseph Zozobrado III take oath during the regular session on Tuesday, January 16. (Robby Joy Salveron / davaotoday.com)
During times such as these when interconnectivity through the web coerces individuals to respond in real time and intrudes spaces to blur the public and the private spheres, taking caution in naming persons as subjects of discussion becomes imperative. There are merits when one reacts to a particular trigger and delves further into the details…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – In a bid to combat child pornography in the country, Globe Telecom blocked 2,471 domains or sites found to have lewd and child pornography-related content. “As a purpose-led organization, we have a responsibility to ensure that our products and services will not be used for illegal activities. Globe Telecom is strongly…
PROTEST. Lumad students and parents protest against militarization in schools in remote villages in Mindanao. Gathering in front of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr. Central Elementary School in Davao City on January 10, 2017, they were expecting to meet Education Secretary Leonor Briones. The Secretary was supposed to visit the school on the same day. (Robby…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Food establishments here in the city will soon be required to include one-half cup of cooked rice in their menu as councilors voted with finality the “Davao Rice Conservation Ordinance.” The ordinance authored by Councilor Marissa P. Salvador-Abella was approved on Tuesday, January 8, during the City Council’s regular session. This…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Collection District XII (CD XII) has recorded the highest annual collection in 2017 with P2.8 billion exceeding its target. In a statement, the Bureau of Customs said CD XII, which includes the Port of Davao and the Sub-Ports of Dadiangas, Parang and Mati, collected a total of P2,833,360,494 surplus or…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The anti-arson task force is nearing the completion of the probe over the tragic fire at a local shopping center here last month. Fire Senior Superintendent Jerry Candido, spokesperson of the Interagency Anti-Arson Task Force, said Saturday, January 6 they are targeting to finish the investigation in “one to two weeks”…