Tag: Davao Region
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Japan’s Revised Travel Advisory Boosts Mindanao’s Image as Safe Tourist Haven
In a significant boost to Mindanao’s tourism, Japan has recently adjusted its travel advisories, lowering the risk levels for several regions in the southern Philippines. This move, celebrated by the Department of Tourism (DOT), underscores the region’s growing reputation as a secure destination for travelers. The Japanese Foreign Ministry’s decision last month to downgrade travel…
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Japan’s Revised Travel Advisory Boosts Mindanao’s Image as Safe Tourist Destination
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed Japan’s decision to lower its travel advisory levels for several regions in Mindanao, signaling that the area is increasingly safe for tourists. The Japanese Foreign Ministry recently adjusted its travel warnings, downgrading the advisory for parts of Mindanao, which the DOT sees as a positive endorsement of the…
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Davao Region Assures Ample Pork Supply for Holiday Season Amid ASF Concerns
In a recent press briefing held in Davao City, Dr. Karl Laurence Pineda, the alternate livestock program focal for the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11), reassured the public that the region’s pork supply is more than adequate to meet the demands of the holiday season. Despite the presence of African swine fever (ASF)…
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Over 81,000 Individuals in Davao Region Gain from TESDA Scholarship Initiatives
In Davao City, Melanie Domingo, the administrator of the Wangan National Agricultural School under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), shared that 81,668 residents of the Davao Region have reaped the benefits of TESDA-11’s scholarship programs since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took office. This was highlighted during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas…
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Davao Region’s Domestic Sales Hit PHP1.06 Billion in 2024, Boosting Local MSMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry in the Davao Region (DTI-11) announced that domestic sales reached PHP1.06 billion from January to November 2024. Regional Director Romeo Castañaga highlighted that these sales were driven by various initiatives including market matching, sales at One Town One Product (OTOP) hubs, trade fairs, and monitoring of supported micro, small,…
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Davao Region Secures $1.5 Billion in Sales at China’s Import Expo
The Davao Region made a significant impact at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, held from November 5-10, 2024, by clinching sales amounting to USD 1.5 billion. The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) highlighted this achievement in a report released on December 11, 2024. The expo saw eight exhibitors from…
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Davao Police Arrest 64, Seize P2 Million in Drugs During Week-Long Crackdown
In a concerted effort spanning December 2-8, the Davao Region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-11) executed a series of operations that culminated in the apprehension of 64 suspects and the confiscation of illegal drugs valued at PHP2 million. The crackdown was highlighted by Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete, the director of PRO-11, who detailed the seizure…
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DTI Warns Consumers to Stay Alert During Holiday Sales Promotions
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region has issued a warning to consumers to be cautious when participating in sales promotions during the holiday season. DTI-11 Director Romeo Castañaga emphasized the need for vigilance, particularly with online promotions, as some fraudulent advertisements may appear on seemingly legitimate social media pages. These pages…
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Carbon Credits Poised to Enhance Lives of Indigenous Peoples in Davao
In a recent press briefing in Davao City, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region 11 Director Geroncio Aguio outlined the potential benefits of carbon credits for indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Davao Region. Aguio explained that through the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), IPs could earn income by preserving ecological balance and reforesting…
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