DAVAO CITY (April 29) -- A significant milestone in Mindanao’s infrastructure development was achieved on Monday as officials celebrated the breakthrough of the northbound tunnel of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project in Barangay Waan, signaling a new era for regional connectivity and economic growth. The 2.24-kilometer tunnel completed its full excavation on March … [Read more...] about Davao City bypass tunnel breakthrough marks new era in Mindanao connectivity
Nephew ex-Kagawad killed in early morning attack in Marilog
DAVAO CITY (April 29) — A case of mistaken identity? A nephew of a former barangay kagawad was shot dead by an unidentified suspect early Tuesday morning in Barangay Baganihan, Marilog District, Davao City. Police identified the victim as Gilbert Anggob Dumayhag, a 23-year-old utility worker, resident of Purok 9, Sitio Bagong Silang. Dumayhag, was gunned down outside his … [Read more...] about Nephew ex-Kagawad killed in early morning attack in Marilog
US deploys advanced anti-ship missile system in ‘Balikatan’ exercises
DAVAO CITY (April 27) — The United States has deployed its NMESIS (Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System), an advanced anti-ship missile system, during the ongoing Balikatan 2025 exercises in the Philippines. According to Lt. Col. John Paul Salgado, chief of the Balikatan Exercise Combined Joint Information Bureau, NMESIS was deployed on Saturday as part of … [Read more...] about US deploys advanced anti-ship missile system in ‘Balikatan’ exercises
Comelec exempts ‘P20/kilo’ rice program from election spending ban
DAVAO CITY (April 27) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has exempted the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) P20-per-kilo rice program from the election spending ban, provided it will not be used to influence voters ahead of the May 12 midterm elections. In a memo dated April 24, Comelec approved Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s request, citing that the … [Read more...] about Comelec exempts ‘P20/kilo’ rice program from election spending ban
Pope Francis laid to rest at Basilica of St. Mary Major
DAVAO CITY (April 26)—Pope Francis's coffin has been solemnly entombed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome, marking a historic departure from tradition as he becomes the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican. Earlier today, hundreds of thousands of faithful lined the streets of Rome, many holding candles and rosaries, to witness the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis laid to rest at Basilica of St. Mary Major
