“In its desperation to cover up its failure to heed workers’ demands, the government is resorting to cheap shots against the KMU. It is dismissing workers’ legitimate demands on the issue of wages, contractualization, oil prices, demolition of poor communities, Hacienda Luisita, and US troops,” said Elmer “Bong” Labog, KMU chairperson.
Something that Davao City must be proud of: The Davao Agricultural Ventures Corporation (Davco) which got another certification from the high standards of the Global Good Agricultural Practices (Global GAP). Davco officials admitted that it was not easy to get such accreditation because the requirements are very stiff. But it’s worth the effort.
Davao-based agri firm gets GGAP recertification
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/29 March) – For the fourth consecutive year, Davao Agricultural Ventures Corporation (Davco) has been certified as compliant with the high standards of the Global Good Agricultural Practices (GGAP).
GGAP or Global GAP is a private sector group that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe.
Davco has passed the recertification audit conducted by Latu Systemas Quality Austria (LSQA), the certifying body that sets the operational standards for agricultural practices to ensure product safety in different parts of the world.
But Elianora Lasay, Davco’s senior manager for operations, said the certification process was not easy as the company invested so much in its equipment, facilities and human resources to be able to comply with the stiff requirements.
With the recertification, Lasay added that it has contributed to the efficiency of the operations of the company.
“Although as a company, we already have our own policies in our day to day operations, GGAP has made us more efficient,” she said in an interview, adding that Davco was the first company in Asia to be accredited by GGAP. Read More »
Since my elementary years, I have been a fan of motocross. I find it really amazing to see these flamboyant-looking riders on their glitzy and bikes.
Although I also love to watch 4×4 off-road races but I still love motocross because it is more thrilling, I love to watch and shoot these high-flying machines.
In high school, I learned few BMX tricks with friends in Pigcawayan,(North Cotabato) We also made a backyard race track and tried to fly our BMX.
On Sunday, it’s still amazes me to see this legendary rider – Glenn Aguilar – who dominated the expert and pro-open categories during the motocross race at the Moto-X Davao track in Crocodile Park, Maa, Davao City. The event , which was organized by Moto-X Davao, is part of the month-long celebration of the 75th Araw ng Dabaw. Read More »
Reposting here my story published at UCA News. Fr. Franco Uras and his friend Dr. Wolfgang Csato will hold a benefit dinner for the Lumad children 7pm today, March 22, at Coffee for Health, Catalunan Piqueño.
In this photo, Fr. Franco sorts the newly-harvested tomatoes from his backyard farm in Buda.
Priest uses gourmet food to help the needy
What started as a hobby for Italian priest Franco Uras has become a money-making venture to help tribal children in the mountain village of Buda in Davao City.
The Salesian priest and his German doctor friend, Wolfgang Csato, are hosting benefit dinners to raise money for children in the village. The duo prepare Italian and German dishes that they sell for US$8 during benefit dinners in nearby towns. (Read More)
Dog Agility Contest 3rd National Davao Dog Summit in Davao City on Saturday, March 10. The dog summit, which gathered participants from Manila, Cebu, Bacolod and Davao, is one of the activities for the 75th Araw ng Davao celebration.
Video clips during the Women’s Market at NCCC Mall in Davao City on March 8-9, 2012. The event was organized by Oxfam Philippines.
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The Women’s Market, the Philippines’ first market of women’s products and ideas, gives you a chance to help some of them concretely and to make a statement that rural women — who grow part of the country’s food — count. Read More
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Six were killed, including a police officer and two suspects, following a foiled robbery at an agricultural supply store in Barangay Cagangohan in Panabo City Tuesday afternoon.
Police officials said the suspects went on shooting spree as they arrived at the store, which is owned by a Filipino-Chinese Leo Apalie Lai.
Killed on the spot were Edgar Mocos (security guard) and Allen Jones Polo (a store employee).
Another employee Darios Pilotos was also wounded in the incident while some of their colleagues were able to jump over the fence at the back of the warehouse.
After carting away P900,000 cash, the suspects fled using the traders’ vehicle towards the direction of this city. But they were cornered at KM 31, which is already at the boundary of Panabo City and this city. Read More »
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/15 January) – We were prepared to ride the habal-habal once again on Saturday. This time, Toto Lozano will go with me and Ruby will shoot for mining-related issues in Pantukan.
Bibo was already waiting for us near the town hall when we arrived. It was 9:30 a.m.
For an out-of-town coverage like this one, it is important to maintain one driver, especially so because this is not an easy drive to the site. It is important to entrust your safety to someone experienced. Habal-habal drivers also serve as your local guide as almost everyone in the village knows them, and vice versa. Read More »
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/14 January) — On our second day of coverage of the landslide in Pantukan, Compostela Valley, we decided to take the Tibagon route because it was still 9:30a.m. Besides, the weather looked fine that Friday, January 6, 2012.
The chopper was on standby in case there would be survivors in the landslide. Or it could be used to transport the cadavers if the weather permitted. But I really had doubts because based on our experience last year in Sitio Panganason, the nearest landing zone was at least three kilometers away.
We asked around if the chopper would really insert additional rescue volunteers or additional soldiers to secure the area, but no one could answer us. Everyone was busy. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo was coming, and everyone was busy preparing reports or presentations. So we decided to take Tibagon Route so that we don’t have to hike back and forth from the site to Sitio Haguimit. Besides, muscle pain in our legs would slow us down. Read More »
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/12 January) – Ruby and I were supposed to finish editing the photos we took on the aftermath of Tropical Storm Sendong Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan cities when I heard on radio that another tragedy occurred in Pantukan, Compostela Valley, a gold rush site. I haven’t unloaded some of the things in my backpack after the trip to the disaster-stricken cities, nor drained the water in my bladder pack. The headlamp and some camera accessories were still inside the bag too.
The first report said six persons were already confirmed dead while some were reported missing. A few minutes later, the military reported that 16 bodies had been pulled out from the mud and rubble.
I asked Carol if we could go with Gigi. She said, go ahead.
Although I had no idea where exactly the landslide site is, I knew it would be a long uphill ride because I heard about the gold rush sites, sitios Diat 1 and Diat 2, last year when we covered the landslide in Sitio Panganason in neighboring barangay Kingking. Sitios Diat 1 and 2 are in Napnapan. Read More »
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Something that Davao City must be proud of: The Davao Agricultural Ventures Corporation (Davco) which got another certification from the high standards of the Global Good Agricultural Practices (Global GAP). Davco officials admitted that it was not easy to get such accreditation because the requirements are very stiff. But it’s worth the effort.
Reposting here my story published at UCA News. Fr. Franco Uras and his friend Dr. Wolfgang Csato will hold a benefit dinner for the Lumad children 7pm today, March 22, at Coffee for Health, Catalunan Piqueño.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/15 January) – We were prepared to ride the habal-habal once again on Saturday. This time, Toto Lozano will go with me and Ruby will shoot for mining-related issues in Pantukan.
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