DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao Oriental has withdrawn support for nickel mining operations in the Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary Range after mining companies allegedly committed several violations. In a resolution passed by the provincial council on Jan. 28 signed by Gov....
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) confiscated more than 27,600 kilograms of illegally slaughtered meat last year, officials reported Friday. Acting City Veterinarian Dr. Gay Pallar said they also seized 503 kilograms of illegally caught fish in 2025 during regular market...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council urged operators or drivers to renew or apply for Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permits after 5,000 unregistered tricycles were discovered operating here. Councilor Dolce Apostol, chairperson of the Committee on Franchise and Public Utilities, on Tuesday, Feb....
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government will temporarily close the Bucana Bridge, part of the Davao City Coastal Road, on Feb. 16 for the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration, an event city officials say underscores the strong ties between Davao City and China. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz,...
DAVAO CITY – Davao lawmakers strongly opposed on Wednesday, Feb. 4, the reported extension of the suspension of Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga. Reps. Paolo Duterte (first district), Omar Vincent Duterte (second district), Isidro Ungab (third district), and Harold Duterte of the PPP party-list slammed...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor said on Tuesday that the increase in water and electricity rates here is primarily driven by national regulatory decisions, leaving the city government with limited authority to stop the rate hike. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos media forum at the...
Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte has called for an independent and transparent forensic examination of a photo circulating online that allegedly shows a top public official using illegal drugs. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Duterte said the issue of the public...
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard Station in the coastal town of Kiamba in Sarangani province confirmed on Friday, Jan. 30, that local fishermen have recovered three life jackets and debris believed to be from the missing MBCA Amejara. A PCG officer, who requested not to be named due to...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 28, that it is stepping up emergency response capabilities this year to ensure faster, more efficient, and reliable services for people. Speaking at the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps...
The Davao City Council condemned on Tuesday, Jan. 27, the reported sexual harassment of a senior high school student by a taxi driver and urged transport and local government agencies to strengthen gender-sensitivity training for drivers and boost awareness of the Safe Spaces Act. Councilor Pamela...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Senate for opening an exhibit for alleged victims of extrajudicial killings, saying it reflects selective remembrance and political bias. Duterte said the Museo ng Paghilom – featuring the stories of...
DAVAO CITY – Four of the six recovered bodies believed to be from the ill-fated MBCA Amejara have been identified, the Office of Civil Defense in Davao Region said Tuesday. OCD-Davao Region chief Ednar Dayanghirang said that they were identified by their families. Two of them have been released...
