President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed Davao City as the country’s “shining beacon of progress” as he joined Davaoeños in celebrating the Kadayawan Festival. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of OP) In his message on Monday, Aug. 15, the President expressed...
DAVAO CITY – The Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc turned over additional water pipeline to the Barangay Tawantawan in Baguio District on Thursday, August 11, in continuation of its commitment to their host communities here. Present during the turnover of the water pipelines were (R-L) Congressman...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Southern Mindanao announced Friday, August 12, the launching of the first "Balay Silangan," a refuge for reforming drug offenders, in Malalag, Davao del Sur. DILG DILG-11 Regional Director Alex C. Roldan explained that Balay Silangan...
BUTUAN CITY – A 4.1-magnitude earthquake hit Davao Occidental province in Southern Mindanao region Friday morning, Aug. 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the earthquake was recorded at 7:43 a.m. The epicenter was...
Another mobile outreach program will be conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) – this time, it will be mounted in the Davao region. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) Davao de Oro residents who are aiming to avail of the Commission’s services may now conveniently do so as a mobile...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has cited educators here for raising making learners competent to promote innovation and positively aid the nation's post-pandemic recovery. “With education and a strong drive to improve our way of life, I believe we can change the...
Nearly P12 million worth of shabu and marijuana seized in a series of operations in Davao Region were destroyed in a show of commitment to end illegal drugs problems in the country. PDEA Regional Office XI Director Aileen Lovitos explained that the destruction of the confiscated illegal drugs on...
Pack your bags and get ready. There's a new tourist attraction in Davao del Sur overlooking Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the country. Photo by Department of Public Works and Highways The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently turned over to the city government of Digos, Davao...
A message from Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte Madayaw! The City Government of Davao is excited to bring back the face-to-face festivities and gatherings for this year’s most awaited celebration of the 37th Kadayawan sa Davao Festival. Our Kadayawan Executive...
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte (center). DAVAO CITY – More than a month after his six-year term ended, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte is enjoying his retirement from politics, Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte here said Thursday, August 4. In his program “Special Hour with Mayor Baste...
DAVAO CITY – Residents have been warned to avoid fishing and swimming in Davao River and its tributary Suawan River after a trailer truck fell 50 feet off a cliff in Barangay Suawan in Marilog District, and spilled some of its cargos containing hazardous substances around 8 a.m. on Tuesday,...
DAVAO CITY (PNA) – The Indigenous Peoples (IP) themselves decided to put an end to tribal schools linked to communist rebels, not former Mayor now Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, a former New People’s Army (NPA) leader said Monday, August 1. Arian Jane Ramos, former secretary of Guerrilla Front...
