A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental on Saturday, June 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Earthquake Information No. 2 bulletin, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 7:07 a.m....
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...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reminded Davao City 's newly-elected officials to take care of the trust that their fellow countrymen have given them, as he emphasized that public office is a public trust. Go sat as one of the dignitaries during the inaugural ceremony of Davao City’s...
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sebastian Duterte took his oath as vice mayor here on Friday, June 27. He vowed to uphold the trust of the people and promised a brand of governance rooted in transparency, accountability, peace, and principled leadership. He was inducted by Court of Appeals Associate Justice...
A total of 340 students from the municipality of Kapalong in Davao del Norte have joined the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) flagship initiative promoting youth employability and access to education. DOLE said the program...
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...
