Regional News

Power fight escalates: Davao Light, Nordeco trade accusations as Samal consumers caught in the middle

ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (March 10) — A growing power struggle between Davao Light and Power Company and Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (Nordeco) is leaving residents and...

Misamis Occidental to host 2026 National Fire Olympics

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 10) — Firefighters from across the country will converge in Misamis Occidental later...

Marcos eyes emergency powers to cut fuel taxes as oil prices spike

MANILA (March 10) — As fuel prices surge amid tensions in the Middle East, the administration of Ferdinand...

Diesel seen breaching P80/liter as Middle East conflict drives fuel price surge

MANILA (March 10) — Motorists and transport groups are bracing for another wave of steep fuel hikes this...

P20.7-M shabu seized, Cavite trader nabbed in Lanao del Sur drug sting

COTABATO CITY (March 10) — A suspected drug courier from Cavite and his alleged accomplice were arrested in...
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Nine Malls in Mindanao to serve as voting precincts for 2025 elections; None in Davao City

DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified nine malls in Mindanao as alternative voting precincts for the May 12, 2025, national...

Ateneo community commemorates 39th EDSA anniversary as PNP ensures peaceful observance nationwide

The Ateneo de Davao community held a candle-lighting ceremony at the university grounds.-Atenews photo DAVAO CITY —Various campuses of the Ateneo Communities commemorated the  39th anniversary...

Ballot printing 63% complete for May 12 midterms-Comelec

Comelec-ballots.-PNA photo DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Tuesday that over 45.6 million ballots—63.32 percent of the total 72,097,420 required—have been printed...

Paquibato police arest alleged NPA commander with multiple cases

 DAVAO CITY – Police on Sunday arrested Larry Cabunilas, a suspected commander of the New People's Army (NPA), also known as "Ka Larry," who...

Securing the Hinterlands: Rosete and Marantan praise Paquibato troops

BrigGen Victor Rosete (center, in a black jacket) listens to Col. Hansel Marantan's briefing at the Paquibato Police Precinct on Tuesday. Photo: Pio Emmanuel. DAVAO...

Poverty drives teenage dad to steal baby stroller in Davao City

DAVAO CITY – A 16-year-old father, driven by poverty, was caught stealing a baby stroller in GSIS Subdivision around 11:00 PM on February 23,...
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