Davao Gulf – Maniolas

Freeport zone along Davao Gulf proposed

Economy

Jun 252017

DAVAO CITY — The Davao Gulf Metropolitan Development Authority (DGMDA), with a charter similar to that of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, is in the legislative works to handle the development of a freeport zone covering various local governments in the region.

Davao Gulf 3-month fishing ban starts

Economy

Jun 022015

DAVAO CITY — Commercial fishing in the Davao Gulf is suspended for the next three months starting June 1 after the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) implemented a closed season for the second year running to allow fish stocks to recover.