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Bucana Bridge and the Battle for Power in Davao

DAVAO CITY (January 1, 2026) -The opening of the Bucana Bridge is more than an infrastructure milestone. It is a political moment, one that lays bare the delicate and...

Victoria Plaza CEO Bids Farewell as Davao’s First Mall Closes a Chapter

DAVAO CITY (December 31) — “But there are dreams that cannot be… and there are storms we cannot...

Senate ratifies ₱6.79-trillion 2026 budget—big boosts for education, health, agriculture, but questions linger

MANILA  (December 30) — The Senate has ratified the proposed ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, touting large allocations...

NIA’s strong 2025 scorecard: real reform—or a rebound still under scrutiny?

MANILA  (December 30) — After years of stalled projects, cost overruns, and public distrust, the National Irrigation Administration...

Rizal Day rhetoric meets accountability test for Marcos administration

MANILA (December 30) — On Rizal Day, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to put compassion and...
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Davao City passes honeybee ordinance; tighter policing to ensure safe, sustainable beekeeping

DAVAO CITY  (December 11) — The Davao City Council has approved a new ordinance promoting honeybee production—an initiative framed not only as an agriculture...

Mawab streamlines business permits to attract investors, strengthen local economy

DAVAO CITY (December 10) — The municipality of Mawab in Davao de Oro is positioning itself for stronger local economic growth by streamlining its...

Switching power interruptions on December 9-12 in the Cities of Davao and Panabo

(December 7)-- Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions from Tuesday to Friday, December 9-12, 2025, in different...

Lower food prices pull November inflation down to 1.5%

MANILA (December 6) – Easing prices of key food items slowed the Philippines’ inflation rate to 1.5% in November 2025, down from 1.7% in...

Fuel prices seen to rise by up to ₱1.30 next week

MANILA (December 6) – Oil prices are expected to increase again next week amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline...

Mindanao durian growers gain stronger markets, higher prices amid global demand surge

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Mindanao’s durian industry is reaping the benefits of rising global demand, with farmers now enjoying improved market access, better...
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