The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is targeting the breakthrough of the southbound tunnel of the 45.5-kilometer Davao City Bypass within the third quarter of 2025. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said only 32 meters of excavation...
A 34-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death and his live-in partner and 11-month-old baby were injured by his older brother in Barangay Wangan, Calinan District, Davao City on Sunday, police said on Monday. Police identified the fatality as Jing. A report said Jing and his partner were drinking...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte welcomed newly appointed acting Davao City Police Office director Police Col. Mannan Caracas Muarip on Monday, July 21. Duterte assured Muarip of Davao City’s unwavering support for the DCPO’s ongoing and forthcoming initiatives. The...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo "Rigo" Duterte II called for unity, integrity, and unwavering dedication to public service as the 21st City Council was formally introduced on Monday, July 21, after the flag ceremony at Davao City Hall. Addressing city officials and employees,...
SMHCC announces Park Inn by Radisson Davao’s recent recognition by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the first Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment in the Davao Region. This milestone underscores the hotel’s strong commitment to inclusive hospitality and culturally sensitive service....
DAVAO CITY – The House of Representatives awarded Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte a certificate of recognition for exemplary service in legislative work and community leadership. He thanked the House leadership for the recognition. The lawmaker in statement said that the true...
A nine-month pregnant woman was killed by a falling coconut tree in Barangay Ticulon, Malita, Davao Occidental on Thursday. Reports said the 23-year-old victim was walking on her way home after doing the laundry in a well near her house when a coconut tree suddenly toppled. The victim was hit...
DAVAO CITY – The city government urged all motorists to prepare for increased congestion as the Bolton Bridge 1, southbound lane, is temporarily closed starting Friday evening, July 18, for essential repairs. The 21st Davao City Council approved the bridge closure on Tuesday, July 15, following...
DAVAO CITY – Pwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat party-list Rep. Harold James Duterte filed House Bill No. 2065 on Thursday, July 17, proposing the creation of a Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) to help improve the country’s fisheries sector. In its explanatory note, the proposed...
DAVAO CITY – A councilor announced Tuesday, July 15, plans to enact two key ordinances to improve disaster management and security infrastructure to modernize emergency response and strengthen public safety here. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chairman of the Committee on Information Technology,...
Another murder rocked Tagum City, Davao del Norte, days after a University of the Philippines-Manila student, Sophia Coquilla, was robbed and killed by four young men in Barangay La Filipina. Police said a 26-year-old businesswoman, Seannen Gellangarin, was allegedly shot and killed by her suitor...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City second district Rep. Omar Vincent Duterte called on the Muslim community to preserve and promote their cultural heritage through traditional food and customs during the 122nd Araw ng Barangay Tigatto celebration in Buhangin District on Tuesday, July 15. A vibrant...
