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
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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
Mayor Baste Duterte’s Supporters Call for Marcos’ resignation
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte has called for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s removal, saying he is unfit to lead because “people do not love him.” Speaking at Rizal Park during the culmination of the 88th Araw ng Davao on Sunday, Duterte Jr. delivered a fiery speech condemning Marcos Jr.’s alleged role in allowing his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, … [Read more...] about Mayor Baste Duterte’s Supporters Call for Marcos’ resignation
British-Israeli Lawyer Nicholas Kaufman to lead Duterte’s ICC defense
DAVAO CITY —Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed that British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman has been named former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel in his defense against crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Kaufman, a British-Israeli barrister, has extensive experience in international law, having defended high-profile … [Read more...] about British-Israeli Lawyer Nicholas Kaufman to lead Duterte’s ICC defense
Rally to bring Duterte home continues across Mindanao
DAVAO CITY – Daily rallies have persisted across Mindanao since March 11, the day former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested, with thousands of supporters urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to send him back to the Philippines. From Davao City to Sulu, demonstrators have been gathering every night, holding candle-lighting ceremonies and waving banners in a bid … [Read more...] about Rally to bring Duterte home continues across Mindanao
