CARAGA – Residents of Barangay Poblacion in Caraga, Davao Oriental, find themselves grappling with water scarcity as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) implements water rationing in response to a water supply line breakdown. The disruption in water service has left households in the area without a reliable water source, prompting the Caraga Waterworks System […]
Davao Region
19-year-old college student killed in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – In a devastating incident, 19-year-old Kristine Faith Seno, a second-year college student at Holy Cross College of Calinan, succumbed to her injuries at Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) around 10:00 AM on November 16. Seno fell into a comatose state after sustaining a head injury in a vehicular collision along the Davao-Bukidnon […]
Service disruptions on November 18 and 20 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct a series of power interruptions on November 18 and 20, Saturday and Monday, affecting customers in Davao City and Davao del Norte. The first power interruption will be for 1 hour, from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on November 18, Saturday, to conduct isolation of affected lines. […]
19-year-pld student killed After in Tugbok district collision
DAVAO CITY – A 19-year-old student, Seno, has succumbed to injuries sustained in a tragic accident on the Davao-Bukidnon Highway at Kilometer 20, Barangay Los Amigos, Tugbok District, Davao City, on the morning of November 6. Seno, a resident of Purok 3A, Los Amigos, met a comatose state after suffering a head injury when hit […]
Fire razes over 200 homes in Agdao, Davao City
DAVAO CITY – Responders from the fire department and volunteer firefighters swiftly acted to control a massive blaze in Barangay Kapitan Tomas Monteverde, Agdao District, Davao City around 7 amand declared under control by 9 am on Tuesday, November 14. According to reports, approximately 235 houses were razed by the fire. The Bureau of Fire […]
Grandmother fatally attacked inside barangay hall in Bansalan
DAVAO DEL SUR – In a separate but equally distressing incident, a 70-year-old grandmother was murdered inside the Barangay Hall in Bansalan, Davao del Sur on Friday, November 10. As per records from the Philippine National Police (PNP), the victim, Bobi Lofranco Montero, filed a complaint against the 55-year-old suspect, Ronit Villarin, at the Altavista […]
MIPC urges action following broadcaster Jumalon’s death
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Independent Press Council Inc. (MIPC) expressed deep sorrow at the burial of Juan Jumalon, the Community Radio Broadcaster from Calamba, Misamis Occidental, on Sunday, November 12, 2023. MIPC extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the media community. “As we bid farewell to Mr. Jumalon, we recognize the gravity […]
14-wheeler truck plunges into sinkhole Along Davao-Cotabato highway
DAVAO – In a surprising incident on November 9, 2023, at 7 am, a 14-wheeler truck fell into an unexpected sinkhole along the Davao-Cotabato Highway in Sitio Flortam, Barangay Batasan, Makilala, Cotabato Province. According to residents, there were no visible signs of a hole on the road surface, and the vehicle suddenly plunged into the […]
Flooding in Samantha Homes, Davao City captured on video
DAVAO CITY – A resident of Samantha Homes, Davao City, Jeric Basmayor, recorded a compelling video of the intense floodwaters in the area on Wednesday, November 8, shortly past 11:00 PM. The video shows a substantial surge of floodwater nearly reaching the walls and gate of Samantha Homes, Bago Gallery, Davao City. According to the […]
Service disruptions on November 12 in the northern part of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct three power interruptions on November 12, Sunday, affecting customers in the northern part of Davao City. These power interruptions are necessary to conduct upgrading of lines. The first power interruption will be for 1 hour from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to conduct the transfer of loads […]
Local gov’t turns over improved meat section at Nabunturan Public Market
DAVAO DE ORO – A formal turnover ceremony for the upgraded meat section at Nabunturan Public Market took place on Wednesday morning, November 8. The event was attended by local government officials, members of the Municipal Council, and meat vendors. The local government’s dedication to improving the market was evident as the meat section underwent […]
Security Guard shoots colleague in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – A security guard at Toscana Subdivision in Barangay Bago Gallera, Davao City, was shot and killed by a fellow security officer early in the morning of November 7. The victim, identified as 21-year-old James Canumay, was on duty at the subdivision when he suddenly heard a gunshot. Upon investigating the source of the […]
PNP catches driver, helper with alleged smuggled cigarettes
Davao City – At around 9 pm on Tuesday, November 7, local police from Bunawan Police Station 6, in coordination with soldiers from TF-Davao, conducted a random checkpoint in Barangay San Isidro, Bunawan District, Davao City. During the checkpoint, they noticed the driver of a wing van truck was not wearing a seatbelt. According to […]