Davao City is set to launch a new tourism brand and logo this August. This move is expected to create a more positive brand for the tourism industry of Davao. The launching will be held at Grand Men Seng Hotel on September 21, 2011.

The new Davao tourism brand aims to encourage more tourists to come to Davao. Last year, Davao City ranked sixth among Philippine tourist destinations, with more than 300,000 visitors. Read the rest of this entry »

Join Fright Run 2011, the most original and exciting fun run in Davao this year. The event will be held on October 30, 2011 and made possible by Marco Polo Hotel Davao.

The following prizes at stake:

Individual Category
4K Male and Female

1st place – PHP 2,000.00
2nd place – PHP1,500.00
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Getting business permits in Davao City is the second quickest in the Philippines. This is according to the Doing Business Survey 2011 which covers 25 major Philippine cities.

The survey focuses on national and local regulations that affect three areas of business namely starting a business, property registration and dealing with construction permits. Read the rest of this entry »

VXI Global logo

VXI Global one the fastest growing privately-held contact center solutions providers in the Philippines will be having a Job Fair in Davao this coming September 5 and 6, 2011 at 9 am to 7 pm. The event will be held at Villa Margarita Hotel. Applicants are advised to bring copies of resume and application letter.

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The Davao City Government is seriously considering a waste-to-energy technology as a solution to reduce solid wastes and to extend the life span of city’s sanitary landfill.

The City Government is now negotiating with potential investors willing to invest and will provide waste-to-green-energy technology and expertise. A German investor has already signified its interest to invest for such project in Davao. Read the rest of this entry »