Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the Philippines during a reception marking its 68th National Day at Dusit Thani Residence in Davao City on Wednesday evening, Sept. 3. Consul General Deddy Faisal Bin Ahmad Salleh of Malaysia underscored the “enduring...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte and son, acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II, arrived at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to visit former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. While Vice Mayor Duterte could not enter the...
DAVAO CITY – More than a year after flood destroyed a section of the Matina Gravahan dike here, no repair has been carried out as government funding remains on hold, and a dispute between the contractor and a private landowner has stalled reconstruction. The dike, completed in February 2023,...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor appealed to Gaisano Mall of Davao on Tuesday, Sept. 2, to withdraw its new parking fee policy as it unfairly burdens customers and could set a precedent for other malls. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairman of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means, and...
DAVAO CITY – A councilor here reminded local content creators on Wednesday to post responsibly as violations of city ordinances stemming from irresponsible online posts could lead to penalties. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chairperson of the Committee on Information and Technology, said in a...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council will hold a committee hearing to address the management dispute within the Agdao Multi-Purpose Cooperative here, which has put the savings of more than 58,000 members at risk. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, chairman of the Committee on Cooperative Development and...
DAVAO CITY – This city is laying down plans for a uniform food security program anchored on a city-owned rice mill and creating an agricultural industrial zone, following a recent meeting with acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte. Councilor Ralph Abella, chairman of the Committee on Agriculture,...
DAVAO CITY – With flooding here growing more severe, a councilor has proposed an inter-agency flood control task force, saying infrastructure projects alone cannot keep this city safe from future disasters. Speaking before the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos ' media forum at the Sangguniang...
DAVAO CITY – About 400 senior citizens joined opening the “Zumba Ehersisyo sa Barangay” program led by the Office of First District Rep. Paolo Duterte on Monday morning, Sept. 1, in Barangay Catalunan Grande. The initiative, designed to promote health and wellness among older people, will be...
DAVAO CITY – The week-long Kadayawan Festival here celebrates the rich culture of its 11 ethnolinguistic groups and the Davao region’s abundant harvest. Rooted in the Mandaya word “madayaw,” meaning goodness, beauty, and value, the festival honors this city’s indigenous heritage through...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Agilas stamped their class in the Red Bull Half Court Mindanao Qualifier on Sunday, Aug. 31, outlasting 26 squads from across the region to clinch the championship and a coveted ticket to the national finals in Manila on Oct. 18. Backed by head coach Jigger Saniel, the...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City second district Rep. Omar Vincent Duterte recently filed House Bill 4081 seeking to establish a centralized labor information system under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Duterte said the proposed measure mandates DOLE to develop a nationwide database...
