DAVAO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao (DPWH-11) said Wednesday that construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project is continuing despite the Supreme Court (SC) issuing a Writ of Kalikasan concerning the project. In an interview, DPWH-11 spokesperson...
DAVAO CITY – Police Regional Office-11 Director Police Brig. Gen. Joseph Reyes Arguelles has praised the peace and order situation here 10 days since assuming the position. Arguelles described the situation as very peaceful and calm, a stark contrast to Manila. “Davao City is indeed beautiful....
DAVAO CITY – Police Regional Office-11 Director Police Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Arguelles said that acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte will decide the next Davao City police chief. Arguelles said in an interview with the Manila Bulletin on Wednesday, July 2, that Duterte has the authority to choose from...
DAVAO CITY – Councilor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II, grandson of former President Rodrigo Duterte and son of first district Rep. Paolo Duterte, officially assumed as acting city vice mayor on Tuesday, July 1, and presided over the Inaugural Session of the 21st City Council of Davao at the...
Although facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his administration’s controversial war on drugs, former President Duterte 's family assured the public that he remains in good physical and emotional condition. “He’s doing well. He’s in good spirits and still cracking...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, June 30, said he has no plans of selling their house here, two days after partner Honeylet Avanceña said that it is for sale. He said that the property holds significant sentimental value as it is the first home he acquired. His son, Davao...
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte will assume the role of acting mayor if former president and Davao City Mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte fails to take his oath of office by noon of June 30, Vice President Sara Duterte said. “Okay, si former president and now Mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte, he has...
The house of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City is for sale. His common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña and daughter Veronica revealed this development on Saturday night, June 28. Avanceña told DZRH radio station in an interview that their house has been unused and vacant for some time....
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte remains undecided on attending President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State-of-the-Nation Address on July 28. “I still do not know where I’ll be that day. I haven’t finalized my schedule yet,” Vice President Duterte said. “We’ll see, maybe I...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday urged newly elected officials here to remain faithful to their duties and the offices they now hold as public service demands unwavering commitment beyond the titles they were elected to. “Be always faithful to your duties and office,”...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reminded Davao City 's newly-elected officials to take care of the trust that their fellow countrymen have given them, as he emphasized that public office is a public trust. Go sat as one of the dignitaries during the inaugural ceremony of Davao City’s...
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sebastian Duterte took his oath as vice mayor here on Friday, June 27. He vowed to uphold the trust of the people and promised a brand of governance rooted in transparency, accountability, peace, and principled leadership. He was inducted by Court of Appeals Associate Justice...
