DAVAO CITY – For almost 20 years, the iconic song “Bahaghari Tayo” composed by local music legend Popong Landero is always associated with the annual Kadayawan Festival every August. LANDERO (Keith Bacongco) Aside from Davaoeños, this festive song is also familiar among those who are...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed Davao City as the country’s “shining beacon of progress” as he joined Davaoeños in celebrating the Kadayawan Festival. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of OP) In his message on Monday, Aug. 15, the President expressed...
DAVAO CITY – The Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc turned over additional water pipeline to the Barangay Tawantawan in Baguio District on Thursday, August 11, in continuation of its commitment to their host communities here. Present during the turnover of the water pipelines were (R-L) Congressman...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has cited educators here for raising making learners competent to promote innovation and positively aid the nation's post-pandemic recovery. “With education and a strong drive to improve our way of life, I believe we can change the...
A message from Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte Madayaw! The City Government of Davao is excited to bring back the face-to-face festivities and gatherings for this year’s most awaited celebration of the 37th Kadayawan sa Davao Festival. Our Kadayawan Executive...
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte (center). DAVAO CITY – More than a month after his six-year term ended, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte is enjoying his retirement from politics, Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte here said Thursday, August 4. In his program “Special Hour with Mayor Baste...
DAVAO CITY – Residents have been warned to avoid fishing and swimming in Davao River and its tributary Suawan River after a trailer truck fell 50 feet off a cliff in Barangay Suawan in Marilog District, and spilled some of its cargos containing hazardous substances around 8 a.m. on Tuesday,...
DAVAO CITY – Apo Agua Infrastructure Inc. is set to complete the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project this year. Apo Agua is currently leading the construction of the Davao City Water District's (DCWD) Bulk Water Supply Project which will provide 300 million liters of safe water daily to over one...
DAVAO CITY – Unhygienic street food caused the diarrhea outbreak in Toril here that affected 217 persons and killed six others from July 15 to 28, the Davao City Health Office (CHO) confirmed Friday, July 29. CHO head Dr. Ashley Lopez said in an interview over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR...
Vice President Sara Duterte’s office will expand the delivery of its public assistance by launching the “Mag-Negosyo Ta ‘Day”, a livelihood program that aims to provide inclusive financial empowerment to women and members of the LGBTQ+ sectors. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from...
DAVAO CITY – A precautionary hold-departure order (PHDO) has been issued against Dr. Marvin Rey Andrew R. Pepino, the suspect in the shooting of 19-year-old Amierkhan Mangacop following a scuffle in a local bar last July 2. In an order dated July 26, acting Presiding Judge Emmanuel C. Carpio of...
DAVAO CITY – Various progressive groups here called on President Marcos Jr. to consider the nine-point people’s agenda that seek to advance the workers’ and people’s rights. Members of progressive groups stage a protest in Davao City on July 25. The protesters chided the administration of...
