Former President Rodrigo Duterte was honored with the prestigious Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Golden Pillar of Law Award during a ceremony on Monday, Oct. 6, at the Hall of Justice in Davao City. The award honored the then city mayor and Philippine president for his 50 years in the...
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) is looking forward to a collaboration among Filipino and European experts in the field of conservation and research following the recent three-day Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference (GBCC) here. PEF Director of Operations Dr. Jayson...
DAVAO CITY - Around 200 children who lost their homes in fire here on Thursday, Oct. 2, received a day of joy and relief on Friday, Oct. 3, through an outreach activity organized by Rep. Paolo Duterte’s office. Held in a covered court in Barangay 21-C Piapi Boulevard, the activity featured games,...
DAVAO CITY – Hundreds of families were displaced and 400 houses were razed in a fire in coastal Barangay 21-C here on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 2. Barangay Chairman Joenard Gabrillo, in a report to the Office of the Vice Mayor, said validation is ongoing to determine exact number of affected...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte slammed what he described as selective investigations into government flood-control projects, accusing national agencies of using probes as mere publicity stunts. “If the government and independent agencies are truly serious about...
DAVAO CITY – The city government on Thursday morning, Oct. 2, dispatched a contingent of medical workers, social workers, and other support units to deliver at least 5,000 food packs for earthquake-hit communities in Cebu province. City Disaster Risk and Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO...
DAVAO CITY – The city government is preparing teams to assist in the rescue efforts in the earthquake-affected areas of northern Cebu province. In a statement, the City Information Office (CIO) said the city government is coordinating with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and Cebu Provincial...
DAVAO CITY – A collaborative work of three artists from the Caraga region that depicts the anomalous flood control projects is now one of the head turners in the ongoing Mindanao Art Festival. The art installation – a chunk of salvaged concrete with protruding reinforcement steel bars – has...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor has opened discussions on renaming the city’s 40 numbered barangays, particularly in the first district, to make them easier to identify. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos forum on Tuesday, Sept. 23, Committee on City-Owned Real Properties Chairman...
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority launched the Mindanao Public-Private Partnership Desk on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Acacia Hotel here. It is a new technical hub aimed at helping local governments plan and implement projects through partnerships with the private sector. PPP Desk...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte lashed anew out at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, after Vice President Sara Duterte accused Philippine government agents of abusing consular procedures to carry out what she called “sham ‘welfare checks” on...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City has been named by World Travel Index as the best city to visit in the Philippines. The recognition highlights the city’s affordability, safety, and quality of life, solidifying its reputation as a premier travel destination. According to WTI, the survey determined the...
