Environment

End of an Era: Victoria Plaza closes, taking with it 32 years of Davao’s shared memories

DAVAO CITY (January 1, 2026)— At exactly 5:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025, the lights dimmed, and the doors quietly shut at Victoria Plaza, ending a 32-year chapter...

Bucana Bridge and the Battle for Power in Davao

DAVAO CITY (January 1, 2026) -The opening of the Bucana Bridge is more than an infrastructure milestone. It...

Victoria Plaza CEO Bids Farewell as Davao’s First Mall Closes a Chapter

DAVAO CITY (December 31) — “But there are dreams that cannot be… and there are storms we cannot...

Senate ratifies ₱6.79-trillion 2026 budget—big boosts for education, health, agriculture, but questions linger

MANILA  (December 30) — The Senate has ratified the proposed ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, touting large allocations...

NIA’s strong 2025 scorecard: real reform—or a rebound still under scrutiny?

MANILA  (December 30) — After years of stalled projects, cost overruns, and public distrust, the National Irrigation Administration...
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Davao Bus Project faces ₱15B funding gap for 2026

DAVAO CITY (October 29) – The Davao Bus Project may face further delays next year as only ₱2 billion was allocated for 2026, far...

DPWH unveils 4–5 month rehab plan for landslide-hit BuDa road

QUEZON, BUKIDNON (October 28) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has rolled out a four- to five-month rehabilitation plan for the...

Cagayan de Oro surges ahead as Mindanao’s New Economic Powerhouse

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 28) — Cagayan de Oro is proving it’s more than just the gateway to Northern Mindanao — it’s fast...

Lingering rains to persist nationwide as October ends, says PAGASA

MANILA (October 27) — Cloudy skies and scattered rains are expected to continue across the Philippines through the end of October as three major...

Basilan-Bound Fast Craft Encounters Trouble; All Passengers Rescued Safely

ISABELA CITY, BASILAN (October 23) — A routine trip from Zamboanga City to Isabela City turned into a tense experience on Thursday morning, October...

Rare Mindanao squirrels spotted in Cotabato uplands — proof the forests still breathe

MAGPET, COTABATO (October 24)  — In the quiet highlands of Barangay Sallab, a pair of quick, russet-colored squirrels leapt between branches of an ancient...
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