DAVAO CITY (June 1) – Davao City has reaffirmed its strong commitment to education, recording a 93.5% basic literacy rate among individuals aged five and above—the highest in the entire Davao Region. This milestone was revealed in the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Davao. Basic … [Read more...] about Davao City tops Davao Region with Highest Basic Literacy Rate at 93.5%
Armed clash between rival political camps leaves two dead, several injured
PANDAG, Maguindanao del Norte (May 11) – An armed encounter broke out at dawn on May 10, 2025, in Barangay Pandag, Pandag, Maguindanao del Norte, involving supporters of two rival political candidates. According to the 6th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, the clash was between two armed groups allegedly affiliated with opposing candidates in Pandag. Two … [Read more...] about Armed clash between rival political camps leaves two dead, several injured
Abandoned shabu laboratory discovered during search operation in Antipolo
DAVAO CITY (May 11) – An abandoned shabu laboratory was discovered by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) during the implementation of a search warrant at a house on Porsche Street, Village East Executive Homes, Barangay Munting Dilaw, Antipolo City, Rizal, around 8:55 PM on May 9, 2025. The operation was conducted by the PDEA Special Enforcement Service in … [Read more...] about Abandoned shabu laboratory discovered during search operation in Antipolo
Truck loaded with rice seized near barangay official’s home in Davao de Oro
NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro (May 8) – Police apprehended the driver of a white Howo trailer truck loaded with sacks of rice after responding to a report received by the Nabunturan Municipal Police Station from two concerned citizens. The truck was found parked in front of the residence of a barangay official in Purok-6, Barangay Manat, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, around 9:00 a.m. on … [Read more...] about Truck loaded with rice seized near barangay official’s home in Davao de Oro
Body of missing farmer found in water-filled pit in Davao City
DAVAO CITY (May 7) — The lifeless body of a farmer was found floating in a large water-filled pit in Sitio Manggahan, Barangay Tambobong, Baguio District, past 11:00 a.m. on May 6, 2025. Police identified the victim as 56-year-old Ernesto Camali Maguan, a resident of Purok Mahusay, Barangay Tambobong. Maguan had been missing for five days and was last seen intoxicated by his … [Read more...] about Body of missing farmer found in water-filled pit in Davao City
