Davao City, Philippines — In a surprising move today, Sara Duterte tendered her resignation from her positions as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Vice Chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on other endeavors. Duterte, who assumed office as DepEd Secretary … [Read more...] about Sara Duterte Resigns as DepEd Secretary and NTF-ELCAC Vice Chair
Davao Region
Riding in tandem kills elderly in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Two gunmen on motorbike fatally shot a senior citizen who was aboard a taxi along the Circumferential Road near the Chinese cemetery around 11:00 AM on June 19. Rey, the driver described the passenger who was sitting in the front seat was silent during their travel and didn’t notice the motorbike. “Natingala nalang ko na naay nibuto unya nabuak … [Read more...] about Riding in tandem kills elderly in Davao City
Torre orders Davao Police for swift 3-minute response to crime
DAVAO CITY — Newly appointed Police Regional Office Commander Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III has set a high bar for the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), mandating a swift three-minute response time to eight major focus crimes. During a recent visit to DCPO, Torre outlined his expectations in a meeting with the commanders of the city’s 21 police precincts. He emphasized … [Read more...] about Torre orders Davao Police for swift 3-minute response to crime
Is Senator Bong Go distancing himself from Davao issues? Mayor Baste expresses dismay
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – City Mayor Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte has openly expressed disappointment over Senator Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go’s perceived detachment from issues affecting the people of Davao. During an interview on the SMNI’s "Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa" Facebook page, the mayor candidly shared his thoughts on Go's seeming lack of involvement. “You are … [Read more...] about Is Senator Bong Go distancing himself from Davao issues? Mayor Baste expresses dismay
Elderly man found dead in Davao overpass on Father’s Day
DAVAO CITY – On the morning of June 16, Father's Day, a 63-year-old man was discovered dead under the overpass in front of Assumption College along Cabaguio Avenue. The deceased has been identified as Sixto Leones Lacorte, a resident of Zone 5, San Vicente, Buhangin. Initial investigations by the police suggest that Lacorte may have taken his own life. A .38 caliber revolver … [Read more...] about Elderly man found dead in Davao overpass on Father’s Day
