By Jinggoy I. Salvador The Bulldog leaps to the Southern Philippines with the opening of the National University (NU) in Davao City last April 25, 2026, adding another noteworthy milestone for the 1900-founded learning institution. Observing its 126th year, the university inaugurated its 15th...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Have a rare encounter with a Philippine eagle, the Philippine National Bird; dare a vertical challenge up magnificent Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak; marvel in the dazzling hues of the Waling-waling orchids, the Queen of Philippine Orchids; feast on the exotic durian,...
Just as blood carries oxygen to every organ to keep a body in motion, a steady electrical current delivers the “breath” required for the island’s infrastructure to thrive. When power flows reliably, the island is healthy. Businesses flourish. Homes remain cool. And the community remains...
DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Higher Education welcomed the expanded partnership between Mapúa Education Group and Arizona State University, which strengthens global ties in Philippine higher education and makes international opportunities more accessible to local students. Mapua Malayan...
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Davao Oriental late Wednesday evening, May 6, and was felt in several areas in northeastern and southeastern Mindanao, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its Earthquake Information No. 2, the tremor was...
Davao City cacao producers and entrepreneurs have expressed confidence that locally grown cacao will boost the city 's identity, tourism potential, and export competitiveness. Cacao de Davao and Siempre Taqueria and Bar have joined hands during the Cinco de Mayo to show that cacao can be used...
DAVAO CITY – Five Sangguniang Kabataan chairpersons here are facing administrative charges over alleged misuse of public funds, City Council Committee on Ethics and Good Governance Chairperson Councilor Arnulfo Cabling said. Speaking during the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos media forum at the...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council commended the Southern Philippines Medical Center here led by Dr. Ricardo B. Audan, on Tuesday, May 5, for receiving multiple national and international awards. Audan said the awards represent more than institutional recognition. “They honor the dedication of...
DAVAO CITY – The local government of Mawab, Davao de Oro launched free laboratory and diagnostic examinations at the municipal super health center on May 5. Mayor Myrill Apit said the initiative is part of their efforts to strengthen healthcare services for constituents. Apit said residents will...
Combined maritime forces from the Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine National Police (PNP) intercepted a motor banca carrying P52 million worth of undocumented cigarettes during a patrol operation off the coast of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, the PN reported on Sunday, May 3. The joint...
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte alleged on Friday that the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) of congressmen will be scrutinized if they do not support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a statement on his Facebook page on Friday, May 1, Duterte suggested that...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment in the Davao region (DOLE-11) offered 5,724 job openings during the 124th Labor Day job fair on Friday in six venues across the region, opening a dedicated green lane for priority applicants, including senior citizens, senior high school...
