DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor has called for stronger, sustained implementation of the Men 's Responsibility in Gender and Development program in all barangays, citing gaps in the organization and functioning of men 's groups. Councilor Richlyn Justol-Baguilod, chairperson of the...
DAVAO CITY – The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) highlighted the continuing role of its Mt. Apo Geothermal Facility in the Philippines ' renewable energy supply while outlining new investments, environmental programs, and community initiatives under the First Gen Renewables brand. EDC...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor urged all 182 barangays on Tuesday, August 11, to regularly maintain and clean canals, drainage systems, and waterways in their respective areas to help prevent flooding and protect public health. Councilor Jessica Bonguyan, chairperson of the Committee on...
Malacañang has hit attempts to take credit for the People’s Ville housing project in Davao City, presenting proof that it was an initiative planned and implemented under President Marcos. In a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City Councilor has called for the passage of a local ordinance that would penalize the creation, possession, and sharing of non-consensual digitally altered intimate images, including those generated using artificial intelligence. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chairperson of...
DAVAO CITY – The Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) of the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary has imposed a total ban on the use and disposal of wet wipes and single-use plastic materials within the protected area. . In a statement, PAMO said the Protected Area Management Board has...
DAVAO CITY – The local government of Banaybanay in Davao Oriental has sought the help of the Mines and Bureau Geosciences (MGB) in Davao Region as residents suspect that the ongoing mining operations may have caused the discoloration of the river systems in the area. This developed as local...
DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Federalist Party has formally launched over the weekend its campaign for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections next month. According to the BFP, at least 54, 000 supporters have gathered in different parts of the...
DAVAO CITY – Davao’s durian industry is gaining ground in the international market following a recent trial shipment of 1.08 metric tons of fresh Puyat and Duyaya varieties to Muscat, Oman, according to Department of Agriculture–11. DA–11 Regional Executive Director Macario Gonzaga said...
DAVAO CITY – Top officials here called on the people to celebrate the 2026 Kadayawan Festival with gratitude, unity, and pride as month-long festivities traditionally opened with the Subang Sinugdanan ug Panagtagbo on Friday morning, Aug. 7. The first traditional sunrise ceremony since 2019...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte joined people in the Thanksgiving Mass for the 2026 Kadayawan Festival on Thursday, Aug. 6, and urged them to give thanks for their blessings and expressed hope that former President Rodrigo Duterte would join future celebrations. Vice President Duterte...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City councilors have expressed strong reservations on the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub, warning that neither Davao City nor the Philippines currently has the capacity to support the high-tech development. Councilor Louie John Bonguyan, chairperson of the Committee on...
