By Jinggoy I. Salvador Stockbridge American International School in Davao City recently announced its official recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, becoming the first and only authorized IB World School in Mindanao. This milestone marks a significant leap forward for...
DAVAO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved an ordinance penalizing the degradation, vilification, or public ridicule of Persons with Disability (PWD), with guilty parties facing penalties. The ordinance, Comprehensive Persons with Disability Rights, Privileges, and Protection Ordinance...
DAVAO CITY – The city government commenced on Wednesday the removal of illegal signs and those displaying the names or photos of officials from government projects or properties. The move was based on the June 19 order by Mayor Sebastian Duterte directing a “City-Wide Inspection and Removal of...
DAVAO CITY – Australia is among the countries being considered for President Rodrigo Duterte 's interim release from International Criminal Court custody, Vice President Sara Duterte said. “Australia is one of the countries identified by the legal team. However, I am not here about...
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Tuesday morning, June 24, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Earthquake Information No. 2 bulletin, font-family: Gilroy; display: inline !important;>Phivolcs reported that...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s daughter, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, released on Friday, June 20, a sharp and emotionally charged public statement addressing what she described as “misleading and inappropriate actions by an unnamed individual formerly associated with...
SAMAL Island – The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) reaffirmed its deep commitment to Davao City and other parts of the country as it celebrated its 150th anniversary at Discovery Samal in Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, on Friday night, June 20. HSBC Philippines...
DAVAO CITY – With a strong message of youth empowerment and community solidarity, Davao City first district Councilor-elect Rodrigo Rigo Duterte II officially opened the inaugural Rody Duterte Commercial Basketball Cup on Thursday, June 19, at the Catalunan Grande Sports Complex. The tournament,...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao de Oro has reaffirmed its status as a model for peace and stability in Mindanao, celebrating three consecutive years as an insurgency-free province, a milestone officials credited to inclusive governance, sustained community engagement, and decisive...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte marked on Thursday, June 19, the 100th day since his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, was detained at The Hague in the Netherlands under international charges still pending legal resolution. Rep. Duterte criticized the former...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte strongly supports Councilor-elect Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II as the city anticipates significant shifts in its local political landscape next month. Rigo, the son of first district Rep. Paolo Duterte, is expected to become acting vice mayor if...
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte on Tuesday weighed in on the sudden request for relief submitted by Davao City Police Office acting director Police Col. Hansel Marantan. Marantan cited medical reasons for seeking reassignment. He appeared before the city council session on Tuesday...
