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
COMELEC warns voters: No photos or videos inside polling precincts on Election Day
DAVAO CITY (May 11) – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Region XI has reminded voters that taking videos or photos inside polling precincts during the May 12, 2025 elections is strictly prohibited. Violators may face imprisonment of up to six years, as this is considered an election offense. COMELEC emphasized that live streaming or capturing images within voting centers … [Read more...] about COMELEC warns voters: No photos or videos inside polling precincts on Election Day
Police warn candidates and voters against vote buying and selling
DAVAO CITY (May 11) – The Police Regional Office XI (PRO-XI) has issued a strong warning to both candidates and voters who may engage in vote buying and selling, stressing that those caught will face penalties under the law. PRO-XI assured the public that authorities will closely monitor incidents of vote buying and selling, especially as the 2025 midterm elections draw … [Read more...] about Police warn candidates and voters against vote buying and selling
5-month-old baby dies after landslide buries their home
DAVAO CITY (May 9) – Residents of Purok 3, Sitio Quarry, Mundo Hill, Barangay Marilog Proper, Marilog District, Davao City worked together to dig through the soil that had buried a house due to a landslide in an effort to save those inside. The incident occurred shortly after 9:00 AM on May 8. According to reports, a 5-month-old baby identified as Khyle Layuran died on … [Read more...] about 5-month-old baby dies after landslide buries their home
