DAVAO CITY – The 8th Infantry “Dependable” Battalion of the Philippine Army has been recognized for its notable performance in governance and strategy management. On June 22, 2023, the unit was awarded the highest distinction in the Army Governance Pathway (AGP), the Institutionalized Stage, achieving an impressive rating of 96.42%. The AGP is a transformative […]
Davao Region
Service Disruptions to Affect Downtown, Davao City on July 1-3
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. has announced a series of power interruptions that will occur on July 1, 2, and 3, affecting customers in Downtown, Davao City. The scheduled power interruptions are necessary to facilitate the normalization of Gaisano Substation and conduct essential maintenance works on P. Reyes Transformer 1. The first power interruption, […]
Davao Oriental Governor Cora Malanyaon passes away
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Davao Oriental Governor Cora T. Nuñez Malanyaon passed away on Wednesday, June 28. She was 73. Presumptive Governor Niño Uy, in a public address confirmed the news that the Governor died at 3:50 in the afternoon. “Uban sa tumang kasubo, nga akong ipahibalo ang wala sa panahon nga pagpanaw sa atong mahal […]
37-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – A man aged 37 was fatally shot by an unidentified person in Davao City. The victim, Jay Jagunos, a resident of Talisay, Mintal Relocation, originally from Trento, Agusan del Sur, was killed on Arella Street in what seems to be a targeted attack. The incident took place around 4:00 PM. Despite receiving […]
Tagum City supports rice farmers with agricultural inputs
TAGUM CITY – In an ongoing effort to assist local farmers in their livelihoods and boost production, the local government of Tagum City in Davao del Norte is providing continuous support. Recently, agricultural inputs were distributed to beneficiaries, aiming to enhance their farming capabilities and yield. Four rice farmers associations in Tagum City were the […]
Youth group honors community heroes with chocolates in Davao de Oro
NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro – As the nation celebrated its 125th anniversary of independence by offering flowers to the heroes of the past, a youth group in Davao de Oro honored the new heroes of the community by distributing chocolates. On June 12, members of various municipal chapters of the Youth for Peace Movement Davao […]
P2.33M worth of agricultural equipment handed over to farmers in Samal
ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, Davao del Norte – The state of farming in other areas of Island Garden City of Samal is set to further improve as modern agricultural equipment, which is still inaccessible to farmers in other regions, has been provided to boost their farming capabilities. The City Agriculture’s Office in Island Garden […]
Davao Oriental takes lead in “Chikiting Ligtas” campaign across Davao Region
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Davao Oriental emerged as the frontrunner in the recently concluded Measles-Rubella Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity, known as the “Chikiting Ligtas” campaign, led by the Department of Health. The province achieved an impressive 98.84% accomplishment rate for Measles-Rubella (M.R) immunization and a commendable 96.26% completion rate for Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) […]
P24.8 million worth in illegal drugs burned in three Mindanao regions
DAVAO CITY – In a bid to eliminate illegal drugs from circulation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted a burning activity to destroy confiscated narcotics in three regions of Mindanao. The event took place at the Philippine-Japan Active Carbon Plant in Panacan, Davao City, and witnessed the destruction of various substances, including shabu, marijuana, […]
LPU-Davao honors partners, stakeholders for their Support
DAVAO CITY – The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Davao campus held a gathering at the Lumpini Junior Ballroom in Dusit Thani Hotel, Lanang, Davao City to honor their partners and stakeholders yesterday afternoon, June 21. The event aimed to express gratitude for the continuous support and assistance given by these individuals and organizations […]
Five arrested in multiple drug busts in Digos City, nearly P1 million worth of shabu seized
DIGOS CITY – In a series of drug bust operations conducted by the police in Digos City, five individuals were apprehended, and a significant amount of shabu with an estimated value of nearly 1 million pesos was seized. Despite initially underestimating the contents of a wallet they recovered, the police were surprised to find numerous […]
Murdered househelper dies of cerebral hemorrage, according to autopsy
DAVAO CITY – An autopsy conducted on the victim’s body has revealed that Sheila Lagsaway, the helper killed in Davao City, died from cerebral hemorrhage. The examination indicated a possible head injury as the cause of the hemorrhage. Nenita Cepada Pagatpatan, a 70-year-old employer of the victim, has been identified as the prime suspect in […]
Minor allegedly abused by father, seeks help from police, then gets abused by cop
DAVAO OCCIDENTAL – A young boy approached the Detachment of the 3rd Platoon police in Sitio Pamungot, Barangay Talaguton, Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental on June 18, at 7:00 PM, seeking help as he claimed to have been physically abused by his father. However, instead of providing assistance, the police officer allegedly poured vinegar with chili […]