DAVAO CITY – Davao City formally opened its annual Pasko Fiesta sa Dabaw on Thursday night, Nov. 28, with calls for unity, discipline, and responsible citizenship from the government. Speaking before the crowd, acting Davao City Mayor Duterte emphasized the long-practiced values of generosity,...
DAVAO CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will conduct a parallel investigation on the killing of a village chief in Digos City, Davao del Sur province this week, lawyer Israelito Torreon said Friday. “I just got confirmation that the NBI Director will issue an order within the...
President Marcos underscored that bringing livelihood assistance and government services to indigenous peoples is exactly what the government should be doing. "Lagi kong sinasabi kasi maraming nagte-thank you. Huwag na kayong mag-thank you. Ito yung trabaho namin. Ito lang talaga ang dapat namin...
People in the South have a new spot to explore this holiday season, whether they’re out for a walk, a jog, or simply some quality time with family. Villar City, developed by Golden MV Holdings, welcomes the season with “Once Upon a Tree,” its annual Heritage Tree Christmas lighting. Along...
The Navotas City Police Station (NCPS) denied allegations that its officers tortured or coerced two suspects linked to the Nov. 3 double-murder case in Barangay Bangkulasi. In a statement, the station described the accusations as “baseless and fabricated,” saying the claims do not reflect what...
( UPDATED: Hotel management 's response reflected in November 30 update.) Combined elements of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) swooped down on a luxury casino hotel in Pasay City on Friday, Nov. 28, to serve arrest warrants against three...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government will deploy 10 buses of the Davao City Interim Bus Service next month, marking a significant step towards modernizing the city’s public transportation. Davao Bus Project manager and lawyer Tristan Dwight Domingo said the 10 brand-new, 12-meter low-floor...
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte has offered a P1-million reward for people who can provide solid evidence and testify against the gunman and the mastermind in the killing of Barangay Tres de Mayo, Digos City, Davao del Sur Captain Oscar Bucol Jr. Duterte’s legal counsel, Israelito...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard-Southern Negros Occidental intercepted around 100 boxes of assorted smuggled cigarettes at Old Pantalan in Barangay Cartagena, Sipalay City before dawn on Thursday morning, Nov. 27. According to Lt. Junior Grade James Carbajosa, commander of PCG-Southern...
BAGUIO CITY — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Mansion House here on Thursday, Nov. 27. Joining her were former President now Pampanga Rep. Gloria M. Arroyo, former Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, Baguio Rep. Mauricio...
BACOLOD CITY – The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific (TMAP) 2025, hosted by the Philippines in this highly urbanized city, generated P46.5 million in total sales, attracting 75,000 visitors and 2,500 delegates from 25 countries. TMAP 2025 organizers announced on Thursday, Nov. 27, that the...
Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte presented advancements in child welfare and protection programs as she delivered her 7th State of the City’s Children Report during the culminating program for National Children’s Month held at Quezon City Science High School on Thursday, Nov. 27. With the theme...