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Market Indicators FOREX PHISIX AS OF 6:00 PM FEB 7, 2023 (TUE) 6,881.26 55.35 points 0.09 cents X X

Caraga’s tourism

BUTUAN City – At least 706,677 tourist arrivals were recorded in the Caraga Region in 2022, almost double from the previous year, the regional Department of Tourism (DOT-13) reported Tuesday. Data from the agency indicated that the tourist arrivals in 2022 has almost doubled compared to the 377,441 vacationers recorded in 2021. Of the total number of visits last year, 692,515 were domestic visitors while 14,162 were foreign tourists.

Environment forum

CAGAYAN de Oro City

Second District Rep. Rufus

B. Rodriguez commended the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-10 for the conduct of its 2023 Mindanao Leg Multi-stakeholders Forum, February 3.

Rodriguez talked about how the country's environmental problems, like deforestation, pollution, and climate change, have a big impact on people's health, jobs, and safety. He stressed how important it is to work together to protect the environment and natural resources through dialogue, sharing information, and working together.

"We can work together to reduce our environmental footprint, protect our natural resources, and mitigate the effects of climate change. This will require a collective effort from government, civil society, the private sector, and individuals alike," he said.

Peace Institute

COTABATO City — Bangsamoro Government thru the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) officially launched the Bangsamoro Peace Institute (BPI) on Saturday, Feb 4, here in this city. According to the Ministry, the institutionalization of BPI will create a network of peacebuilders coming from different backgrounds, who shall be trained on various subjects or skills that are consequential in peacebuilding in the region. "The Ministry sees the important role of peacemakers, peacebuilders, and peacekeepers from the law enforcement agencies, nongovernment organizations, and Bangsamoro Government agencies,” MPOS Minister Hussein Muñoz said.

Oro dads to step over Foodpanda-riders rift

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HE CAGAYAN de Oro city council is likely to conduct a committee meeting with the Foodpanda management in Cagayan de Oro and its delivery riders to discuss various concerns raised by the latter.

Councilor Malvern Esparcia presented his special report containing various concerns of the delivery riders, who recently conducted a unity motorcade and silent protest to the company.

“That’s the only thing they (riders) want. At least they can defend themselves if there’s termination, if there’s a complaint. At least there’s someone [they can talk to] and

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BIODEGRADABLE. Workers load biodegradable wastes into a dumptruck in Bankerohan Market, Davao City on Monday, February 6, 2023. Mindanews Photo

NEA eyeing P29B for electrification projects

By MYRNA M. VELASCO Contributor

THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) will be knocking on the doors of the Executive Branch and Congress to secure up to P29.542 billion budget to bankroll the country’s multi-tiered electrification rollout until the end of the

The other project funding to be earmarked would cover those on: barangay line enhancement program for P2.378 billion; solar photovoltaic (PV) mainstreaming program at P568 million; as well as microgrid/hybrid installations which will be requiring P900

Davao Norte welcomes filing of bill expanding Davao Light’s franchise