DAVAO CITY — A court in Misamis Occidental on Friday deferred the scheduled arraignment against the five individuals facing the case of Robbery in Public Place that happened in Ozamiz City on January1. This , after a parent revealed to the court that one of the suspects is their child and is a minor. The […]
“Bailar” town festival showcases Spanish influence
DAVAO CITY — The town of Jimenez in Misamis Occidental celebrated its 166th Founding Anniversary on January 11, highlighting “Bailar Festival” which revived the Spanish influence in their town. The Bailar Festival was participated by all villagers showcasing their dance prowess and their skills with the colorful influence of the Spaniards during the invasion. Bong […]
BARMM settles half a decade Maguindanao Sur land row
DAVAO CITY— The Bangsamoro government finally settled the five-year-old land conflict in Pagalungan town, Maguindanao del Sur. The conflict inally ended with the intervention of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Regiona in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Peace, Security, and Reconciliation Office (PSRO). The conflict has taken tool lives and properties in the area as the warring Bacana, Dimaagil, […]
Widodo assures Marcos Indonesia will ‘reexamine’ Veloso’s case
DAVAO CITY — Indonesian President Joko Widodo has assured President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that the Indonesian government will “reexamine” the case of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row over drug charges, Malacañang said on Thursday. In a text message, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Widodo made the commitment during his meeting with […]
Police identifies 3 suspects in broadcaster’s death
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine National Police has identified the three suspects in the killing of broadcaster Juan ‘DJ Johnny Walker’ Jumalon, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) announced on Monday, January 8. Jumalon was killed while livestreaming on his social media page last November 5, 2023, in Calamba, Misamis Occidental. Undersecretary Paul […]
Marcos open to talk with Duterte over SMNI issue
DAVAO CITY –— The Palace says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is “always available” to meet with his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil in a statement released to Palace reporters on Monday said, “The President will contact him now to ask if he wants a meeting.” In a press conference here on Saturday, Duterte […]
Duterte denies hand in destabilization plot, says he is comfortable with Marcos
DAVAO CITY — Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday denied hands in the rumored destabilization plot against the current administration saying “I am comfortable with President Marcos,” and sees no reason to replace him. Facing the Davao media for the first time after he stepped down from Malacañan in June 30, 2022, Duterte in a […]
Davao businessman dies in motorcycle crash
DAVAO CITY — Davaoeños mourn the death of homegrown businessman Philip “Sonny” Dizon, who died in a motorcycle crash in Davao del Sur at around 11:40 in the morning on Sunday, January 7. Dizon, 64, was president of the American Chamber of Commerce Davao. The Bansalan police in a report stated, Dizon was driving his […]
Ex-President Duterte wants to “indirectly” talk with President Marcos to help his friend Quiboloy
DAVAO CITY — Former president Rodrigo Duterte wanted to “indirectly” talk with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to help his friend pastor Apolo Quiboloy over the investigation of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), a network owned by the evangelist. In sending his message to President Marcos, Duterte in a press conference Saturday night said, “I do […]
Soldiers enjoy fireworks display during New Year revelry for the first time
DAVAO CITY — Welcoming the New Year 2024 with fireworks display was the first to happen inside the confines of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, as soldiers, their dependents and friends were on festive mode inside the 4ID Grounds, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. Prior to the colorful fireworks display, the soldiers and […]
No more inferior rice for calamity victims- OCD
DAVAO CITY — No more inferior rice instead quality rice for calamity victims will be distributed starting this year, this was the assurance of Civil Defense XI Regional Director Ednar Dayanghirang on Friday. “We will ensure that freshly milled rice of good quality not spoiled nor inferior will be delivered to the beneficiaries,” the director […]
Marcos Jr. Appoints Governor Uy as RDC XI Chair
DAVAO CITY— President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Davao Oriental Governor Nino Sotero Uy as the Chairperson of the Regional Development Council XI, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). The President signed Uy’s appointment on December 15, 2023 but the document was released only on January 3, 2024. Given his appointment, Uy will work hand in […]
Davao Coast guard cleanse oil spill off city waters
DAVAO CITY– Personnel from Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao quickly responded to an oil spill incident in one of the city’s port on January 2. Personnel from said agency immediately contained the sludge, which was a mixture of oil wastage mostly from diesel and bunker oil, and started cleaning up around 8 p.m. which lasted […]