DAVAO ORIENTAL – The 2nd Bay Deep Freediving Festival took place in Pujada Bay, Mati City, Davao Oriental yesterday, June 18. Various freediving organizations from across Mindanao participated in the event. Freediving groups such as Glide Freediving and Spearfishing from Samal Island, Northmind Freediving from Cagayan de Oro, OBX from Tagum and Davao, Sarbay Freedivers […]
Davao Region
DSWD Davao Region distributes over P6.3 million in cash aid to over 2,300 beneficiaries
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region XI has distributed over P 6.3 million in financial aid through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. From June 5 to 11, 2023, a total of 2,353 individuals in the Davao region have been recipients of vital support. The […]
Davao City bags bronze in International Livable Community contest
The City Government of Davao bronze award during the 21st International Awards for Livable Communities by LivCom. The awarding was held on June 2 in Valletta, Malta. City Planning Coordinator Ivan Chin Cortez on June 8, said Davao ranked number 22 among 232 cities from all over the world, The city received the bronze award […]
DOH Secretary Herbosa visits JMCFI College of Medicine in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – The Jose Maria College of Medicine (JMCM) in Davao City welcomed the Secretary of Health, Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, during his recent visit to the Davao Region on Friday, June 16. The visit highlighted the government’s commitment to healthcare excellence and the significance of JMCM as a prominent medical institution within a […]
Authorities hunting persons of interest linked to vehicle bombing in Ecoland
Davao City – The Special Investigation Task Force (SITF) is actively searching for three individuals believed to be responsible for the recent vehicle explosion in Ecoland, Davao City. According to the SITF, a low-grade explosive device was used to target the vehicle of Atty. Alberto Magulta. However, authorities have ruled out terrorism as the motive […]
Illegal drugs drug war still on in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY –— The war against illegal drugs in Davao region is still on, said Philippine National Police (PNP) XI Regional Director Police Brigadier General Alden Delvo. Delvo in a courtesy visit to Davao Oriental Governor N. Malanyaon at the Provincial Capitol on June 2, told the governor about the campaign of the police to […]
Explosion rocks lawyer’s vehicle in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – A powerful explosion caused by a car bomb rocked Eco West Drive, Ecoland, Davao City Thursday. The incident, believed to be the result of a deliberate act, occurred around 10 am and targeted a parked vehicle belonging to prominent lawyer Atty. Alberto Magulta. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud blast originating from a […]
Bragas Rape-Slay Case Far from Over?
DAVAO CITY –— The Special Investigation Task Group Bragas filed rape with homicide cases on June 5 against four persons who allegedly raped and choked to death the 28-year-old architect Vlance Marie Laruan Bragas on May 17. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director Colonel Alberto Lupaz in a press conference night of June 5, identified […]
Davao City Barangay Officials arrested for falsification of public documents
DAVAO CITY – Two local officials from Barangay Matina Pangi were apprehended by the combined forces of CIDG-DCFU and Talomo Police Station on June 9 for falsification of public documents. The arrested individuals were identified as Barangay Kagawad Julito Reston, 57, and Barangay Treasurer Dexyma Robillo, 34. Their arrest was made in response to a […]
More than 100 houses in 23-C village Davao City ravaged by whirlwind
DAVAO CITY – Barangay 23-C in Davao City was battered in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 13, when strong winds and tornadoes wreaked havoc in the area. According to a Facebook post by Ry Llanes, garbage and debris were seen swirling through the streets, posing a significant threat to residents and their properties. […]
28 Fishermen in Tagum City receive fiberglass motorboats
TAGUM CITY – In an effort to enhance the livelihood opportunities of local fishermen, the local government of Tagum City in Davao del Norte has provided 28 fishermen with a robust motorized fiberglass boat through their Fishery Support Program. Mayor Rey Uy, the driving force behind this initiative, specifically opted for fiberglass boats due to […]
Davao del Norte gov delivers aid to flood victims
DAVAO DEL NORTE – Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Hubahib provided immediate help to flood victims in San Miguel and Kinamayan in Santo Tomas on June 8. The two barangays were among the heaviest hit by recent heavy rain. Relief goods were also distributed to residents through the provincial social welfare and development office in cooperation […]
DSWD XI gives cash aid to Davao de Oro quake victims
DAVAO DE ORO – DSWD Region 11 continued the simultaneous emergency cash transfer payout on June 7, at its regional field office for victims of the earthquake that hit the province last March 2023. P8,685,j120 was given to affected families from Compostela, Maragusan, Monkayo, Montevista and New Bataan. This was led by regional director Vanessa […]