DAVAO CITY – A 71-year-old man was killed, and his 58-year-old wife was injured after being attacked by their son in Purok 2, New Masbate, Barangay Inayangan, Calinan District, Davao City, on the morning of January 3. The deceased, identified as Ernesto Silgas Bato, was fatally hacked while chopping wood outside their home. His son, Jickie, 33, suddenly arrived carrying a … [Read more...] about Son hacks parents in Davao City; Father dead, mother injured
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Slug still in victim’s head following stray New Year’s incident in Panabo City
DAVAO CITY --- The autopsy of a deceased student, identified as Jade Sumambot, has been authorized by her mother to determine the caliber of the bullet that struck his forehead and caused his death. Panabo City Police Chief LtCol. Jesser Maghirang explained to Newsline Philippines that the recovery of the slug is crucial to identifying the type of firearm used. “We need to … [Read more...] about Slug still in victim’s head following stray New Year’s incident in Panabo City
Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
DAVAO CITY – Authorities actively search for individuals who violated the city's strict firecracker ban during New Year's Eve celebrations. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Colonel Hansel Marantan emphasized the importance of enforcing the law, stating, "We are looking for them now, and they need to face the law." A video posted by Patrick Niel Gallardo shows … [Read more...] about Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
Davao rings a peaceful and bloodless New Year
DAVAO CITY – The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) reported zero firecracker or pyrotechnics-related injuries during the New Year celebrations, marking the city's peaceful start to 2025. “There has been no firecracker or pyrotechnic device-related incident recorded at the hospital,” said Dr. Ricardo Audan, chief of SPMC told Newsline Philippines. While the city … [Read more...] about Davao rings a peaceful and bloodless New Year
Drug-positive police officer faces charges after shooting rampage in Davao del Sur
DAVAO CITY – Laboratory results from the Regional Forensic Unit XI confirmed that PCpl Alfred Dawatan Sabas, the police officer responsible for shooting his two colleagues at a boundary checkpoint in Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur, as well as the shooting deaths of a bus passenger and a security guard, tested positive for illegal drugs. Sabas has been charged with double … [Read more...] about Drug-positive police officer faces charges after shooting rampage in Davao del Sur
