DAVAO CITY — A 50-year-old man, who had loudly claimed he was "bulletproof" and identified himself as a "Kublan," was injured after being shot in the knee by his drinking companion in Purok New Visayas, Barangay Acacia. Mandug Police Station Chief Major Rejie Torrita explained that during a drinking session, the victim's boastful remarks reportedly provoked his companion. In … [Read more...] about Man who claimed to be “Bulletproof” injured after shot by drinking companion
Davao Region
Missing teen found dead in Panabo City
DAVAO CITY – A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing was found lifeless in a buried hole in Purok 4, Napo, Barangay Little Panay, Panabo City, Davao del Norte, on the night of March 1, 2025. A report from the Davao del Norte Police Provincial Office identified the victim as alias Christine, a resident of Panabo City. Police said the victim was last seen with a man … [Read more...] about Missing teen found dead in Panabo City
Botched Davao Pawnshop heist exposes ‘Martilyo Gang’ links; Police close in on suspects
DAVAO CITY – The Ilustre Pawnshop heist, now considered one of the biggest robberies in Mindanao—was executed with military-like precision in just 1 minute and 40 seconds, according to sworn affidavits of the pawnshop employees. Investigators are now probing links to the notorious “Martilyo Gang”, a group known for swift, well-coordinated smash-and-grab robberies. The … [Read more...] about Botched Davao Pawnshop heist exposes ‘Martilyo Gang’ links; Police close in on suspects
DCPO offers ₱100k per suspect for info on Ilustre pawnshop robbery
𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO), in coordination with the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO-11), has announced a PHP 100,000 reward per suspect for credible information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the five remaining suspects involved in the pawnshop robbery along Ilustre Street, Davao City, on February 26, 2025. PROXI Director PBGen Leon … [Read more...] about DCPO offers ₱100k per suspect for info on Ilustre pawnshop robbery
Marantan vows to close more illegal quarries as over a hundred remain non-compliant with environmental laws in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Police Director Hansel Marantan has vowed to continue closing illegal quarries in the city, citing over a hundred quarries that remain non-compliant with environmental laws. Despite some quarries having quarry permits, Marantan emphasized that any operation not adhering to the law will face closure. “There are still many, hundreds in fact. We will … [Read more...] about Marantan vows to close more illegal quarries as over a hundred remain non-compliant with environmental laws in Davao City
