DIGOS CITY (PNA) – Police have arrested the prime suspect in a double homicide and rape case involving two minors whose bodies were discovered inside their house in Purok Mangga, Sitio Landing, Barangay Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur on Friday, Nov. 11. Sta. Cruz police commander Lt. Col....
Vice President Sara Duterte has pointed out in a speaking engagement before Mindanaoans that good governance is key to resolving conflicts. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo courtesy of OVP) “In my experience in politics, I have realized that the antidote to war is good governance. And good...
Church leaders based in the Davao Region have expressed support for the move to declare Davao Oriental as a mining-free zone. Davao Region bishops supports a mining-free Davao Oriental (CBCP News) Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles, Davao Auxiliary Bishop George Rimando, Digos Bishop Guillermo Afable,...
DAVAO CITY (PNA) – At least 380 coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19)-related deaths have been recorded in this city from Jan. 1 to Nov. 5 this year, a health official said Friday, Nov. 11. Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the Davao City Covid-19 Task Force, said with the number,...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized some P2.45 million of cigarettes in an anti-smuggling operation in Davao City. In a statement, the BOC Port of Davao said the 4,250 reams of smuggled cigarettes worth 2.45 million was seized along with a Hyundai Porter Freezer Van in a checkpoint in Toril...
Malacañang said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is "highly supportive" of the establishment of the Metropolitan Davao Development Authority (MDDA). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. holds a situation briefing with various agencies during his visit in Davao City on Oct. 27, 2022....
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday, Oct. 27, hailed China for being the Philippines' “dependable partner” in the country’s infrastructure program, its concessional loans and grants. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the groundbreaking ceremony in Davao City of the...
China has joined the Philippine government in ground breaking for the Samal Island-Davao City Connector bridge project, which it helped fund by financing $350 million in concessional loan. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Thursday that the project will facilitate the...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has upheld the power of the Davao City government to impose various fees in the slaughter of animals for human consumption. The court's Special Third Division rejected the petition of San Miguel Foods, Inc. which operates two dressing plants in Davao City, to nullify...
Will Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte's son, 24-year-old Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II follow the footsteps of his dad and ex-president grandfather? THREE GENERATIONS OF DUTERTES--Form left to right: Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte, former president Rodrigo Duterte,...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte had a heart-to-heart chat with his grandson, Rodrigo S. Duterte II, at his residence here recently. FORMER President Duterte poses for a selfie with son, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, and grandson, Rodrigo II, following a meeting. Mr. Duterte also...
DAVAO CITY – The office of Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, in partnership with Soliel Cafe & Driving Range, recently launched its first junior golf program. Ten children are participating in the program from Sept. 2 to Oct. 2. “We have gathered at least 10 participants during...
