DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Customs is pursuing criminal and administrative complaints against 11 forwarders and deconsolidators for thousands of delayed balikbayan boxes, affecting several families, including those in this city. Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno assured affected...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte on Tuesday, April 7, questioned Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto 's sudden support for a proposed joint oil exploration between the Philippines and China. In a statement, Duterte said he respects Sotto "as a fraternal brother" and urged him...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte signed an executive order on Monday, April 6, creating an inter-agency task force to coordinate government response to rising fuel prices and their impact on basic goods and economic activity. Executive Order No. 7, Series of 2026, was issued on...
DAVAO CITY – A business group here has warned of a potentially severe economic slowdown if government interventions are not immediately undertaken to ease the impact of steep fuel hikes. In a statement, the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCCII) said that it is wary of the direct...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte said his father, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, remains strong and well-cared for while in the custody of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Speaking to Alvin and Tourism Wednesday, Rep. Duterte said he met his father who...
BUTUAN CITY – Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. lauded police in Dinagat Islands and Davao City for rescuing seven minors, victims of human trafficking, officials announced Wednesday. Based on a report from the Dinagat Islands Police Provincial Office (DIPPO), seven minors – six boys and one girl aged 16...
DAVAO CITY — Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte on Tuesday, March 31, questioned President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's concern over preserving his administration’s political legacy. “I find it ironic that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is worried about anyone undoing his legacy,”...
The Davao City government announced on Monday, March 30, that it is taking steps toward a more sustainable transportation system by procuring electric vehicles for its official fleet, moving away from traditional, fuel-dependent vehicles. According to Harvey Lanticse, head of the Davao City...
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao called on the faithful on Monday, March 30, to practice responsible travel and simplicity this Holy Week amid global hardships, including the ongoing war in the Middle East. Archbishop of Davao Romulo G. Valles reminded Catholics to do what they can to help...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government on Monday, March 30, welcomed Police Col. Peter Bauzon Madria as the new director of the Davao City Police Office. Madria assumed the post from Police Col. Mannan Muarip, who served the DCPO for eight months. The turnover ceremony at the Sandigan Hall in...
DAVAO CITY – Police Col. Peter Madria has been appointed as Davao City Police Office chief. Madria, chief of the Regional Operations Division of the Police Regional Office-11, will assume the position in a ceremony on Monday. Outgoing DCPO chief Police Col. Mannan Muarip said the decision came...
DAVAO CITY – Several political figures backed Vice President Sara Duterte for president in 2028 during events marking the 89th Araw ng Dabaw and the 81st birthday of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Saturday. Vice President Duterte 's youngest brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian...
