DAVAO CITY – Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairperson Secretary Leo Tereso Magno urged the private sector to invest in Mindanao, saying the region was ready to translate its economic growth, improved peace and security, infrastructure, and natural resources into more industries and...
DAVAO CITY – Davao Region continues to be Mindanao’s largest economy in 2025, posting a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of P1.14 trillion and growing 5.1 percent, according to Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick D. Go on Monday, August 24. Go stressed this as he delivered the...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is pursuing the revival of direct air connectivity with Malaysia to expand international tourism, attract more visitors, and strengthen business ties with neighboring Southeast Asian markets. Davao City Tourism Operations Office head Willenito Tormis told...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato has opted to exclude the beauty pageant contests and the street dancing competition in this year’s iteration of Kalivungan Festival as part of its continuing austerity and fiscal responsibility measures. Gov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza said the...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City will host its first-ever festival dedicated to pens, stationery, journaling, and other forms of creative expression on August 29 and 30 alongside the month-long Kadayawan Festival celebration. The Davao Pen and Stationery Fest 2026 will be held at Seda Abreeza, bringing...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) Region 11 has called on the public not to blame teachers for incidents of violence in schools, saying school safety is a shared responsibility among families, communities, and schools. DepEd-11 spokesperson Jenielito Atillo made the statement...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Regional Development Council (RDC) is prioritizing the continued funding and implementation of major infrastructure projects, including the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge and the Mindanao Railway Project. "We don 't want the follow-up on the funding and...
DAVAO CITY – At least 40 teams are set to compete in the First Kadayawan Sepak Takraw Tournament on August 21 and 22 at the Davao Recreation Center here, with organizers putting up a guaranteed P300,000 prize pool for the two-day sports event. The tournament, which will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....
DAVAO CITY – Davao City officials described the 2026 Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival as a successful celebration that showcased the city 's culture, diversity, and economic potential. Mayor Sebastian Duterte praised the city 's security personnel and partner agencies following the peaceful...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City has strengthened security measures in schools following a shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga City on Tuesday, August 18. Harvey Lanticse, head of the City Information Office, said in a statement that the city government expressed its...
DAVAO CITY – Over 300 displaced workers at the Davao Mighty Steel Corporation are seeking government assistance after the steel plant in Barangay Ilang, Bunawan District, Davao City, was raided by national authorities for allegedly producing substandard steel products. Councilor Pamela...
DAVAO CITY – Officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) have called on different stakeholders to support and strengthen the country’s vegetable industry amid growing impacts of climate change, rising cost production, and market challenges. DA Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols...
