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
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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
NBI discover P23-M worth of shabu and “kush” in Davao
Davao City (June 9) – In a pre-dawn raid on June 8, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Region 11 seized an estimated ₱23 million worth of illegal drugs from a house in Barangay Cabantian, Davao City The operation was conducted around 5:00 a.m. Sunday, targeted a residential unit in the Emily Homes subdivision that was allegedly being used as a clandestine … [Read more...] about NBI discover P23-M worth of shabu and “kush” in Davao
Torre: Police anti-drug campaign will uphold due process, respect human rights
DAVAO CITY (June 4) — Newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III assured the public that all police actions, particularly in the anti-drug campaign, will strictly adhere to legal protocols and respect human rights. Torre’s statement followed concerns raised by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) over his recent directive that the number … [Read more...] about Torre: Police anti-drug campaign will uphold due process, respect human rights
