DAVAO CITY (May 3) —- A businessman has filed criminal complaint against Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte, the eldest son for former President Rodrigo Duterte. Businessman Kristone John Patria filed a complaint before the Department of Justice alleging physical assault and grave threats during an incident at a Davao City bar in February … [Read more...] about Representative Paolo Duterte accused of assaulting a businessman in Davao
DICT accelerates Free WiFi rollout, eyes 50K public hotspots
DAVAO CITY (May 1) — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is accelerating efforts to provide free internet access nationwide, aiming to expand public WiFi hotspots from 18,000 to 50,000. Secretary Henry Aguda said the program supports President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s directive of "no Filipino left behind or left offline," stressing … [Read more...] about DICT accelerates Free WiFi rollout, eyes 50K public hotspots
Davao City bypass tunnel breakthrough marks new era in Mindanao connectivity
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
