DAVAO CITY – More than 100 families displaced by flood here received relief assistance from the offices of Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II on Tuesday, May 19. Teams from the “Pulong-Pulong ni Pulong” program were immediately deployed to flood-...
DAVAO CITY – The city government suspended work and classes on Tuesday to safeguard residents and allow clearing operations after widespread flooding caused by heavy rains from the easterlies and intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) Monday night. City Information Officer Harvey Lanticse said in...
ACT Teachers party-list Representative Antonio Tinio on Tuesday, May 19, asked the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) to investigate at least P4.44 billion worth of flood control projects in Davao City that their independent probe had flagged for alleged irregularities. In a letter addressed to...
DAVAO CITY – A private sector-led initiative is pushing to position the Philippines as a major producer of Wagyu beef, with proponents saying it could improve food security and generate thousands of jobs in rural communities. Wagyu, a premium Japanese beef known for its tenderness, flavor, and...
The 10th World Travel Expo officially opened Friday, May 15, at Ayala Malls Abreeza in Davao City. Ad Asia Events Group Managing Director Mildred Caballero, along with Davao tourism stakeholders and government officials, opened the t hree-day event featuring exclusive travel promotions and tourism...
DAVAO CITY – Over 1,000 individuals displaced by a fire in Barangay 23-C have received assistance from Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II. Personnel have been distributing packed meals to affected families staying in temporary evacuation sites. Authorities have...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, May 12, the ordinance establishing a comprehensive incentives framework for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, marking a major local push toward sustainable transport development in the city. The measure provides fiscal and regulatory...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor commended on Tuesday, May 12, the 26 lawmakers who voted against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying their decision shows political maturity and reflects the sentiments of many Filipinos. In a privilege speech before the City Council,...
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...
