Human trafficking

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 is a political moment, one that lays bare the delicate and...

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...

Rizal Day rhetoric meets accountability test for Marcos administration

MANILA (December 30) — On Rizal Day, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to put compassion and...
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SC affirms life sentence for man who trafficked minors into forced domestic work

DAVAO CITY (April 11)--- The Supreme Court of the Philippines has affirmed the life imprisonment sentence of Joemarie Ubanon for trafficking three minors...

Quiboloy Camp Hopeful SC Will Dismiss DQ Case

DAVAO CITY – The lawyer of detained religious leader and senatorial aspirant Apollo Quiboloy expressed hope on Thursday that the Supreme Court (SC) will...

Minor arrested for violations of child protection laws in Davao de Oro

DAVAO CITY — Police arrested a 17-year-old suspect, identified as "Jane," at their residence in Purok 1, Barangay Mapaang, Maco, Davao de Oro, at...

NBI XI charges 59 foreigners amid Marcos’ POGO crackdown

DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has warned operators of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) that the...

PBBM signs EO establishing one-stop system for child rights violations on human rights day

DAVAO CITY – As the country marked Human Rights Day, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the establishment of a centralized system for reporting...

BARMM prioritizes child welfare with comprehensive 5-year roadmap

DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Government has set forth an ambitious plan to enhance the welfare of Bangsamoro children over the next five...
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