DAVAO CITY – The Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. has taken possession of electricity distribution assets in the remaining 20 barangays on the Island Garden City of Samal following the implementation of a court order on May 28, the company confirmed on Tuesday, June 2. Davao Light said in a...
As the summer heat comes into full swing, travelers are flocking left and right, trying to find ways to beat the heat. To take advantage of this, the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) is hosting its Summer Online Sale (SOS). Over 69 properties from across the country are participating in...
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...
ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, Davao del Norte – Following the recent inauguration of the 50 megawatt submarine cable here for a stable power supply, Mayor Lemuel Reyes announced Tuesday that a Malaysian group has expressed interest in establishing a halal hub on the island. “I already submitted...
Soon to become an iconic landmark, TRYP by Wyndham Samal was officially unveiled at a groundbreaking ceremony held on January 29, 2026, at the island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS). Supported by the strong partnership between Damosa Land and PHINMA Hospitality, the 8-story condotel development is...
SAMAL ISLAND, Davao del Norte— Living on an island is a dream for many city folks. The crisp air, vibrant trees, and gentle waves promise paradise. But can it still be called paradise when electricity is unreliable? The country, despite being known for its beaches, is still plagued with power...
A 150-foot Divine Mercy statue is planned for construction on Samal Island as part of a religious and tourism project led by the Divine Mercy Apostolates of the Archdiocese of Davao. In a statement released on Sunday, Aug. 10, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said the...
DAVAO CITY – The City Council of Davao raised concerns on Tuesday, July 8, about a possible economic and financial setback if the Samal Island–Davao City Connector Project is suspended due to the Supreme Court’s Writ of Kalikasan to the Department of Public Works and Highways. Councilor...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is preparing its response to the Supreme Court’s Writ of Kalikasan on the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge Project and assured that construction is proceeding in accordance with legal and environmental regulations. In a...
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte said he respects the Supreme Court Writ of Kalikasan temporarily halting the construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge, a major infrastructure project in Mindanao. “This bridge is designed to serve ordinary Dabawenyos and...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao (DPWH-11) said Wednesday that construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project is continuing despite the Supreme Court (SC) issuing a Writ of Kalikasan concerning the project. In an interview, DPWH-11 spokesperson...
Construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge exceeded its target progress under the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) infrastructure program in Mindanao. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said the bridge...
