DAVAO CITY (July 1) — Team Asenso, the dominant political force in Misamis Occidental, officially secured full control of provincial and local leadership as newly elected officials took their oath of office during a ceremony at the Bayfront Arena on Sunday. Leading the unified inauguration were Governor Henry S. Oaminal and Vice Governor Rowena Gutierrez, following their … [Read more...] about Team Asenso sweeps Misamis Occidental elections, takes unified oath of office
Davao Region
Duterte’s Davao home for sale, Honeylet Avanceña says they “Abandoned It” after legal troubles
DAVAO CITY (June 28) — The private residence of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City is now up for sale, confirmed by his partner Honeylet Avanceña in an interview with DZRH. “Masakit sa dibdib ko every time I go inside. Ako na lang ang pumapasok diyan. May apat na katulong pero walang amo. We abandoned it after what happened. I cannot sleep there anymore because … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Davao home for sale, Honeylet Avanceña says they “Abandoned It” after legal troubles
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolts Eastern Sarangani
DAVAO CITY (June 28) — A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore east of Sarangani, Davao Occidental at 7:07 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The quake’s epicenter was located 98 kilometers east of Sarangani Island at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. It was tectonic in origin. Phivolcs … [Read more...] about Magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolts Eastern Sarangani
PDEA RO-13 destroys over ₱15 Million worth of illegal drugs in observance of IDADAIT 2025
BUTUAN CITY (June 27) – In line with the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 13 (PDEA RO-13), led by Regional Director Levi S. Ortiz, spearheaded the destruction of more than ₱15 million worth of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia in Butuan City. The incineration took place … [Read more...] about PDEA RO-13 destroys over ₱15 Million worth of illegal drugs in observance of IDADAIT 2025
Boosting Rice Production in the Philippines: Techno Farms, Policies, and Price Challenges
New Hybrid Rice Demonstration Farm in Davao de Oro DAVAO CITY (June 20) -A major initiative to increase rice yields recently kicked off in Davao de Oro province. The Provincial Government, through its Agriculture Office, launched a Provincial Rice Technology Forum for the 2025 wet cropping season by opening a 25-hectare Rice Technology Demonstration Farm in Purok 7, … [Read more...] about Boosting Rice Production in the Philippines: Techno Farms, Policies, and Price Challenges
