DAVAO CITY (October 3) — A massive fire razed more than 400 houses on Wednesday evening, October 2, leaving hundreds of families in Barangay 21, Piapi Boulevard displaced. What could have been a night of despair turned into a moment of hope for residents as quick response teams immediately arrived at the scene. Among those affected was Jabar Flores, who lost his home and … [Read more...] about 400 houses affected in Davao fire
About Eugene Hinutan
Police hunt armed group behind slay of tribal leader in Maguindanao del Sur
Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines (October 2) – Police authorities are pursuing an armed group believed to be behind the brutal killing of a tribal leader in a remote village in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan on Tuesday afternoon. Col. Sultan Salman Sapal, provincial police director of Maguindanao del Sur, confirmed in an interview Wednesday that he has ordered the Datu Hoffer … [Read more...] about Police hunt armed group behind slay of tribal leader in Maguindanao del Sur
Barangay councilor shot dead in Lupon, Davao Oriental
LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL (August 13)—A land dispute is believed to be the motive behind the fatal shooting of Barangay Calapagan councilor Joel Lumikid in Lupon, Davao Oriental, on the night of August 11, 2025. According to reports, Lumikid was feeding his pigs at Purok Quarry Fortune, Barangay Calapagan, when an unidentified armed assailant approached and shot him multiple … [Read more...] about Barangay councilor shot dead in Lupon, Davao Oriental
Marantan bids farewell to DCPO, vows continued service in new peacebuilding role
DAVAO CITY (July 3)— After nearly a year at the helm of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), Acting Director PCol. Hansel Marantan attended his final flag-raising ceremony on Monday, marking the end of his eventful tenure with a message of gratitude, humility, and pride. Speaking before DCPO personnel, local officials, and stakeholders, Marantan thanked the men and women of … [Read more...] about Marantan bids farewell to DCPO, vows continued service in new peacebuilding role
Team Asenso sweeps Misamis Occidental elections, takes unified oath of office
DAVAO CITY (July 1) — Team Asenso, the dominant political force in Misamis Occidental, officially secured full control of provincial and local leadership as newly elected officials took their oath of office during a ceremony at the Bayfront Arena on Sunday. Leading the unified inauguration were Governor Henry S. Oaminal and Vice Governor Rowena Gutierrez, following their … [Read more...] about Team Asenso sweeps Misamis Occidental elections, takes unified oath of office
