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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NorMin tops Mindanao in free Wi-Fi rollout, powering schools and small businesses

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 22 – Northern Mindanao now leads the island in digital connectivity with 1,218 active free Wi-Fi hotspots, the Department...

DOTr completes study for Mindanao Railway Phase 3, eyes 200K jobs, faster travel

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 22) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed the pre-feasibility study for Phase 3 of the Mindanao Railway...

DOH deploys clean water lifeline to Manay quake zone

MANAY, Davao Oriental  (October 21) — Clean, safe drinking water is now flowing into evacuation centers here after the Department of Health – Davao...

Rehabilitated Olive Ridley Turtle returns to Sea, boosting conservation efforts

Photo courtesy: DENR Zamboanga Peninsula ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 16) — An adult Olive Ridley turtle was released back into the waters off Great Sta. Cruz...

Troops race to aid quake-hit communities in Davao Region

MAWAB, Davao de Oro (October 16) — Military troops rushed to disaster zones across Eastern Mindanao after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Davao...

Quake safety checks force class suspensions across Northern Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 14) — Local governments across Northern Mindanao have ordered the suspension of in-person classes and a temporary shift to...
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