DAVAO CITY – The Liga ng mga Barangay has expanded the "Libreng Sakay para sa Edukasyon" program here by distributing 12 more service vehicles to schools. Councilor January Duterte, president of the Liga ng mga Barangay, said these will be deployed in the city 's three districts to provide...
DAVAO CITY – The Singlife Davao Marathon presented by SM Supermalls is expecting 4,000 to 6,000 local and foreign runners when the race debuts at SM Lanang in Davao City on Aug. 15 in celebration of the Kadayawan Festival. Speaking at the media launch at SMX Convention Center in Davao on...
DAVAO CITY – A newly opened mall is expected to boost the economy of this city, an official said. Barangay 76-A Bucana Captain Robert Olanolan welcomed on Wednesday morning, July 15, the opening of The Paragon Lifestyle Mall on McArthur Highway, Matina, saying it is expected to boost local...
DAVAO CITY – A magnitude-6.5 earthquake rocked the remote town of Jose Abad Santos (JAS) in Davao Occidental before midnight Wednesday. The tremor struck as heavy rains spawned flash flood and landslides in southern barangays of JAS. This also occurred as JAS was transitioning from early recovery...
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck waters off Balut Island in Davao Occidental late Tuesday evening, July 14, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Earthquake Information No. 1, Phivolcs said the quake occurred at 11:49 p.m. Its epicenter was located...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing around ₱190 million to develop two modern fish ports in Davao del Sur province aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, with both projects on track to open early next year. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a statement on Monday,...
DAVAO CITY – A Manila-based restaurant, one of the recipients of the 2026 Bib Gourmand recognition from Michelin Guide Philippines, has partnered with a Davao-based firm to launch a heritage-inspired dining experience that highlights Philippine cacao as a premium culinary ingredient. Cabel...
DAVAO CITY – A councilor here has defended the Davao City Bus Project from critics. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means, and Appropriations, said that the city government ensures that economic displacement is addressed through transition...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor called on Tuesday, July 7, respect for the constitutional process in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos at Sangguniang Panlungsod, Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Committee on...
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. said Monday, July 6, that they are preparing for a smooth transition in parts of Davao del Norte and the Island Garden City of Samal after the Energy Regulatory Commission designated them as the sole distribution company authorized to operate, bill, and...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte hopes the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will be conducted fairly and professionally, saying the proceedings should allow the truth to emerge amid months of accusations and political narratives. In a statement posted on...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao Occidental has extended the suspension of face-to-face classes in the province as aftershocks from the magnitude-7.8 tremor on June 8 continue. Gov. Franklin Bautista issued Memorandum Order No. 76 on June 27 directing school officials in the...
