DAVAO CITY – Genelyn Lobiano mourned the loss of her husband, Jimmy Bayantong Lobiano, 42, a resident of Purok 11, Barangay Sirib, Calinan District. He was fatally shot by the police on Saturday, July 15, at around 10:40 PM, during a warrant of arrest operation for a rape case. Jimmy Lobiano was rushed to a […]
Davao Region
Baganga, Davao Oriental Celebrates First Sundaya Summer Festival
DAVAO ORIENTAL – The lively and festive atmosphere filled the town of Baganga, Davao Oriental as it celebrated its first Sundaya Festival on Friday and Saturday. The venue was packed with party-goers who eagerly joined in the festivities, creating a vibrant and joyful ambiance throughout the area. It was evident that everyone was in high […]
Davao City Coastal Road implements new vehicle restrictions
DAVAO CITY – In a recent public advisory, the Davao City government has announced new vehicle restrictions that will be enforced on the Davao City Coastal Road starting today, July 19, 2023. These restrictions aim to regulate the types of vehicles allowed to pass through the said road for safety and traffic management purposes. Under the […]
DSWD XI conducts mental health wellness and stress debriefing for Anti-Trafficking and Violence
DAVAO CITY – In an effort to address the mental health needs of the psychosocial unit members of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking In-Persons, Child Pornography, and Violence Against Women and their Children, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI organized a mental health wellness and stress debriefing session. The event […]
IP students in Last Mile School shine in white graduation clothes provided by Newsline
DAVAO CITY — The day glows when seventeen (17) Ata-Manobo students from Sambulongan Elementary School in the hinterlands of Davao del Norte marched on their graduation day on Tuesday, July 11, wearing white graduation clothes. “I was teary-eyed when I watched the students garb in white, I cannot believe the white graduation clothes give them […]
Emergency Power Interruptions Scheduled for July 13 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. announces necessary power interruptions in the northern part of their franchise area on Thursday, July 13. Davao City and Davao del Norte residents should brace themselves for emergency power interruptions scheduled for July 13, as announced by Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. These interruptions are vital […]
TNT contestant Mark Mariscal killed in hit-and-run
DAVAO CITY – Local authorities are investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of Mark Ken Mariscal, a local singer from Davao City, who competed in the noontime contest “Tawag ng Tanghalan.” The incident occurred on Cabantian Road in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. Mariscal, […]
Davao de Oro military and police officials collaborate to sustain Insurgency-Free Province
MACO, Davao de Oro – Sustaining the gains of being an insurgency-free province is a challenge, the government instrumentalities and the people need to continue the momentum and it entails a lot of endeavors and services, because of these, a collaboration was forged among stakeholders through a pact on July 6, 2023, at the Provincial […]
Health Department Holds Workshop on Standardized Client Experience Survey Tool
DAVAO CITY – The Health Facility Development Unit of the Department of Health (DOH) conducted a two-day workshop on July 6-7, 2023, at Apo View Hotel, Davao City. The workshop focused on the utilization of the Standardized Client Experience Survey Tool among Primary Care Facilities (PCFs), Government and Private Hospitals, and Infirmaries in the Davao Region. […]
Governor Carazon Malanyaon’s Burial Draws Crowd
DAVAO CITY – The preparations for the burial of Davao Oriental Governor Carazon Malanyaon took place early in the morning at the Davao Memorial Park in Davao City. The tents were already set up at the location, and even the benches surrounding the area were prepared for the attendees of the governor’s burial. According to […]
Senior Citizen Admits to Killing Househelp
DAVAO CITY – A 70-year-old woman, Nenita Cepada Pagatpatan, has admitted to the murder of her househelper, Shiela Han-ay Lagsaway, on June 17. The Davao City Police disclosed that the victim was struck with a piece of lumber. The incident took place while Lagsaway was tending to their plants. According to reports, the senior citizen […]
Vendor Fatally Shot by Security Guard
DAVAO CITY – Policronio Gonzaga Palmera, a 47-year-old vendor residing in Pagasa Extension, Matina Aplaya, Davao City, was shot dead by security guard Haron Lumanggal Pagagongan, 48 years old, a resident of Purok 26, Barangay 76-A, Bucana in the city. According to the initial investigation by the police, a heated argument ensued between the two […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurates Davao City Coastal Bypass Road Project, Enhancing Urban Infrastructure
DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended the unveiling the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road Project (Segment A) in Davao City, and held an inaugural drive through, on Saturday, July 1. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), helped fund the project as part of the Infrastructure Modernization for Davao City (IM4 Davao) program, […]