DAVAO CITY (JULY 25) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is accelerating its commitment to modernize public transport in Mindanao, with two landmark initiatives unfolding in Davao City: the upcoming pilot launch of the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project or DavaoBus in 2027, and the rollout of Mindanao’s first Libreng Sakay (Free Ride) program on July … [Read more...] about DavaoBus Pilot Set for 2027 as DOTr Launches First ‘Libreng Sakay’ in Mindanao
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Emergency repairs set for Bolton Bridge I; southbound lane closed from July 18–27
DAVAO CITY (July 16) – The southbound lane of Bolton Bridge I will be temporarily closed for 10 days—from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18 until midnight of Sunday, July 27—to undergo emergency repairs on its expansion joints. The 21st City Council approved the closure following a recommendation from the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), based on findings … [Read more...] about Emergency repairs set for Bolton Bridge I; southbound lane closed from July 18–27
Davao del Norte Board Member urges Legal Action vs. Writ of Kalikasan Petitioners
TAGUM CITY (July 9) – Davao del Norte Board Member and former Igacos Mayor Al David Uy plans to file a board resolution urging the provincial government to explore legal action against environmental groups behind the Writ of Kalikasan petition against the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) project. In a media interview on July 8, Uy called the Supreme Court’s July 1 … [Read more...] about Davao del Norte Board Member urges Legal Action vs. Writ of Kalikasan Petitioners
Davao Light installs first Power Pole in New Franchise Area
TAGUM CITY (July 9) -- Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. (DLPC) has installed its first electric pole in its newly expanded franchise area, coinciding with the launch of its first Digital Substation and Stockyard/Warehouse Facilities in Tagum City. DLPC President and Chief Operating Officer Engr. Enriczar Tia shared that this is the company’s first infrastructure project … [Read more...] about Davao Light installs first Power Pole in New Franchise Area
President Marcos vows support for Fisheries Sector in GenSan visit
MANILA (July 4) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with fisherfolk on Friday as he inspected the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) in General Santos City, outlining plans to modernize fishing infrastructure and strengthen the country’s cold chain system. Marcos emphasized the need for more cold storage facilities, fish ports, and ice plants to maintain the … [Read more...] about President Marcos vows support for Fisheries Sector in GenSan visit
