DAVAO CITY (October 13) --- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is set to receive a significant budgetary boost for Fiscal Year 2026 — a 36% increase under the Marcos administration — signaling a renewed national commitment to Mindanao’s long-term growth and stability. Data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) show that ₱363.409 million has been … [Read more...] about MinDA’s 2026 budget up 36%, defying reports of funding cuts
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Davao Norte to investigate irregular infrastructure projects
DAVAO CITY (September 30) – Davao del Norte's provincial government stated on Friday that it will form a special inspection team to scrutinize important national projects in the province, including the PHP400 million Tuganay Bridge project in Carmen town. The project began in 2021, was halted in 2022, and was resumed in 2023. Governor Edwin Jubahib had earlier declared … [Read more...] about Davao Norte to investigate irregular infrastructure projects
Ghost project exposed, substandard works unveiled in Davao Occidental: Mayor demands accountability
DAVAO CITY (September 30) —Jose Abad Santos (JAS), a remote municipality in Davao Occidental, is at the heart of a scandal involving ghost projects, substandard flood control infrastructure, and non-transparency by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Local and national investigations have uncovered that several infrastructure projects supposedly … [Read more...] about Ghost project exposed, substandard works unveiled in Davao Occidental: Mayor demands accountability
P17.2-M worth of illegal drugs seized by PRO-Davao in August
DAVAO CITY (September 12) --- An estimated P17.2 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in 328 operations conducted around the Davao Region in August, marking a significant victory for the Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-Davao) in its anti-drug campaign. Along with 275 street-level pushers and users, the month-long operations also resulted in the arrest of 91 … [Read more...] about P17.2-M worth of illegal drugs seized by PRO-Davao in August
Comelec confirms: BSKE postponement law to be signed on August 12
DAVAO CITY (August 1) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law the bill postponing the 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on August 12 at 2 p.m., signaling another delay in the youth’s electoral participation. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia confirmed in an interview that Malacañang … [Read more...] about Comelec confirms: BSKE postponement law to be signed on August 12
