"It is but proper and fitting that this Court commend the unfaltering and very able assistance rendered to the accused, seen from the excellent presentation made of his case, particularly by his defense counsel, Atty. Abelardo L. Aportadera, Jr., of Davao City, who unstintedly and magnanimously contributed his legal talents and efforts in the hope that justice may ultimately prevail." X X X
Supreme Court Decision in 'People of the Philippines - versus- Lucio Lumayok' G.R. No. L-54016
Davao industrialization needs stronger push
Posted on January 5, 2010 by
durianpost
City losing investors to Panabo, Tagum cities
Davao City needs a stronger promotion as Southern Mindanao’s
industrial hub even as it remains a favorite destination for investors.
The Davao City Investment Promotions Center (DCIPC) in a
year-end report said about P5.9 billion had been invested in the city in 2009
mostly on tourism and property development.
There is one aspect in the promotions that has been left
out, said businessman Angelo Aportadera from the city’s industrialized zone of
the Second District.
Aportadera, who is taking a crack at a seat at the Davao
City Council in the coming May elections, said while Davao City has a strong
agricultural base and a booming industry in real estate development and tourism,
its potential as Southern Mindanao’s industrial center must also be fully
exploited.
We need massive promotion as an industrial center, he said,
noting the number of manufacturing plants in the Second District has been in
the doldrums for years.
The Second District has all the amenities for manufacturing
industries to thrive, said Aportadera who is running under the council slate of
mayoral aspirant Speaker Prospero Nograles.
Aportadera said he would focus on promoting his district to
lure manufacturers if given a chance to make it in the coming polls.
We have an international standard government port in Sasa
Wharf and several private wharves that are key factors in luring investors, he
said. “Add to this, we have a large workforce that could respond to needs for
manpower for new investors.” He noted that the district is now home to a
booming socialized housing industry where residents could be tapped as source
of manpower for new industries.
Aportadera said without massive promotion, Davao City could
lose to Tagum City and Panabo City in luring new manufacturing investments
sourcing their products in provinces in Southern Mindanao. (APOnews)