DAVAO CITY --- An estimated P904,000 of illegal drugs were seized and purchased in a joint anti-illegal drug operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region XI (PDEA-XI) and the Santa Cruz Municipal Police Station led to the arrest of two high-value drug suspects from Midsayap, Cotabato Province. The operation occurred around 1:00 a.m. on February 18 in … [Read more...] about Police seize nearly P1 million of suspected shabu in Davao del Sur
Davao Region
Report on transfer of 238 Davao Police fake news – Marantan
DAVAO CITY – City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan dismissed a local news report claiming that 238 police officers from the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) were being sent to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). On Monday, February 17, a local news agency reported: “BREAKING: Two hundred thirty-eight police personnel from the Davao City Police … [Read more...] about Report on transfer of 238 Davao Police fake news – Marantan
PBBM’s visit to Davao del Norte: A reminiscence of old friendship
DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s (PBBM) visit to Davao del Norte on Saturday was more than just a political event; it was a poignant reminder of the deep-rooted friendship between his late father, President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and the province's key political leaders. This historic bond, founded on mutual respect and collaboration, continues to influence the … [Read more...] about PBBM’s visit to Davao del Norte: A reminiscence of old friendship
Authorities crackdown on illegal quarrying along Davao River
DAVAO CITY – Law enforcement agencies intercepted a large-scale illegal quarrying operation along Davao River in Purok 5, Lacson, Calinan, Davao City, on February 10, 2025, at around 4:30 PM, as part of Oplan Kalikasan, an initiative enforcing Republic Act 7942 (The Philippine Mining Act of 1995). Brigadier General Nicolas Torre, director of the Criminal Investigation … [Read more...] about Authorities crackdown on illegal quarrying along Davao River
Residents call for stricter road safety after fatal truck crash in Davao del Sur
DAVAO CITY – A large boom-type crane truck lost control. It crashed into several roadside houses in Barangay Ashang, Matanao, Davao del Sur, killing two people and injuring another on Friday, February 9. The Matanao Municipal Police identified the fatalities as Jeffrey Nacion, 39, the truck driver; Ferino Collamat, 65, a homeowner who was fatally hit when the truck plowed … [Read more...] about Residents call for stricter road safety after fatal truck crash in Davao del Sur
