DAVAO CITY (April 10) — A law expanding the franchise area of Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to cover additional areas in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro has officially lapsed into law despite strong opposition from the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) and several consumer advocacy groups. Republic Act No. 12144 became law after President Ferdinand Marcos … [Read more...] about Davao Light gains ground in Davao Norte, De Oro despite opposition
Council candidate survives ambush in Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur
DAVAO CITY (April 9) --A candidate for municipal councilor in Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur narrowly escaped death after being ambushed by armed men in Barangay Upper Panikian on the night of April 8 at around 8:45 p.m. In an interview with Newsline Philippines, Zamboanga del Sur Board Member Hernan Paraiso Dela Cruz confirmed that Barangay Captain Falconeri Buton, who is … [Read more...] about Council candidate survives ambush in Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur
5 Chinese nationals linked to illegal POGO nabbed after boat mishap in Tawi-Tawi
DAVAO CITY (April 8) --Five Chinese nationals, reportedly blacklisted workers from a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) company, were rescued off the coast of Barangay Sikullis, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi on March 21, 2025, after their motorized boat sustained damage during an attempted illegal backdoor exit from the country. The Tawi-Tawi Police Provincial Office (TTPPO), … [Read more...] about 5 Chinese nationals linked to illegal POGO nabbed after boat mishap in Tawi-Tawi
Sailing for democracy: Sitangkai cops ride boats to fight vote-buying in 2025 elections
DAVAO CITY (APRIL 8) --- In the farthest reaches of the Philippines, where the sea is both a livelihood and a lifeline, police officers in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi are taking a unique route to protect democracy—boarding motorized bancas to raise awareness about vote-buying and vote-selling in the lead-up to the 2025 National and Local Elections and the BARMM Parliamentary … [Read more...] about Sailing for democracy: Sitangkai cops ride boats to fight vote-buying in 2025 elections
Supreme Court orders Atty. Raul Lambino to explain false TRO claim on Duterte arrest
DAVAO CITY (April 8)-- The Philippines (SC) Supreme Court has ordered Atty. Raul Lambino to explain within 10 days why he should not face administrative sanctions for spreading false information about the Court. In a resolution issued during its En Banc session on April 2, 2025, the Court directed Lambino to show cause for publicly claiming that the Supreme Court had issued … [Read more...] about Supreme Court orders Atty. Raul Lambino to explain false TRO claim on Duterte arrest
