DAVAO CITY (May 7) – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has implemented heightened security measures across voting centers in the city’s three districts for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. According to the DCPO, 2,007 police personnel have been deployed throughout Davao City, with 534 of them assigned specifically to guard voting centers located in schools. DCPO … [Read more...] about DCPO tightens security at voting centers ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections
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Healing after the quake: Doctors without Borders aids survivors in Myanmar
DAVAO CITY (May 6) -- As of April 8, 2025, official data shows that more than 3,600 people have died, over 5,000 have been injured, and 15 million have been severely affected by the earthquake—creating what many describe as a crisis within a crisis. “They found my son in my sister’s arms. She didn’t make it. I also lost my husband,” shared a patient at the Tada-U mobile … [Read more...] about Healing after the quake: Doctors without Borders aids survivors in Myanmar
2 cops who moonlight as escorts for Rep. Paolo Duterte face summary dismissal over bar brawl
DAVAO CITY (May 5) — Two police officers who moonlight as personal escorts for Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte are now facing summary dismissal after allegedly failing to intervene in or report a bar brawl involving the lawmaker last February 23. Davao City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan said the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group … [Read more...] about 2 cops who moonlight as escorts for Rep. Paolo Duterte face summary dismissal over bar brawl
GPH-MILF peace panels lead dialogue, pledge signing to support peaceful midterm elections
CAMP LUCERO, CARMEN, NORTH COTABATO (May 5) — Base commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed a Pledge of Commitment on April 30, affirming their support for the peaceful, orderly, and credible conduct of the upcoming midterm elections. The signing followed a peace dialogue organized by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and … [Read more...] about GPH-MILF peace panels lead dialogue, pledge signing to support peaceful midterm elections
31 Police Officers trained to become “Cavaliers,” to patrol mountains on horseback
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental (May 2) – The Police Regional Office XI has launched the “Cavaliers” Mounted Patrol Unit in Davao Oriental, composed of police officers from various units in Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, Davao City, and Mati City. The officers underwent a 10-day training focused on riding skills, advanced maneuvers, and specialized patrol techniques. Key … [Read more...] about 31 Police Officers trained to become “Cavaliers,” to patrol mountains on horseback
