DAVAO CITY – A 39-year-old man, identified only by his alias “Ariel,” was apprehended at a Task Force Davao (TF-Davao) checkpoint in Barangay Sirawan, Toril District, for alleged possession of illegal drugs on Saturday night, March 22, 2025. According to a report from TF-Davao, the suspect was riding a taxi when he was flagged down at the joint checkpoint operated by … [Read more...] about Man nabbed at Davao Checkpoint for suspected shabu possession
Davao Region
Passenger motorbanca capsizes off Davao City, 19 rescued
DAVAO CITY – Nineteen individuals aboard a passenger motorbanca (pumpboat) from Samal Island bound for Davao City were rescued after their vessel sank off the waters of DBCOM, Panacan, Ilang, Davao City at around 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Davao Station, the motorbanca experienced engine trouble and was battered by … [Read more...] about Passenger motorbanca capsizes off Davao City, 19 rescued
Mindanao real estate surges amid infrastructure boom – Magno
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao’s real estate sector is experiencing robust growth, driven by major infrastructure projects, urban expansion, and rising investor confidence, according to Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno. Speaking at the Filipinos in Institutional Real Estate (FIIRE) Davao Symposium, Magno emphasized the region’s accelerating … [Read more...] about Mindanao real estate surges amid infrastructure boom – Magno
Newborn baby found inside a paper bag in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – A newborn baby boy was found abandoned inside a paper bag early Thursday morning, March 20, 2025, in Lanzona Subdivision, Matina Aplaya. The bag contained a note pleading for the child to be cared for and asking that his name not be changed. “Please treat him with love and care, just like your own. Provide him something that he needs because, for now, we can't … [Read more...] about Newborn baby found inside a paper bag in Davao City
Retired ship captain found dead in Davao City home; house helper missing
DAVAO CITY – A 62-year-old retired ship captain, who also owned a medical laboratory, was found dead inside his home in Buhangin, Davao City, on Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2025. According to a police report, the victim’s wife and child were in Manila at the time. Concerned after multiple unanswered calls, the wife asked an employee from their medical laboratory to check … [Read more...] about Retired ship captain found dead in Davao City home; house helper missing
