Human trafficking

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 del Norte strengthens efforts to ensure children’s safety and well-being

DAVAO CITY --- The provincial government of Davao del Norte reaffirmed its commitment to the rights and well-being of chThe province also bolstered services...

CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation

DAVAO CITY  – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has seized PHP2.4 billion worth of counterfeit cigarettes and manufacturing equipment in...

Solon urges stronger financial monitoring to combat child sexual abuse online

DAVAO CITY -- In response to the recent conviction of a French animator for ordering the live-streamed rape of Filipino children, Gabriela Women's Party-list...

PNP Chief Marbil Receives Prestigious Bravery Award from Malaysia

DAVAO CITY --- Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil, Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has been honored with the esteemed First Class...

Immigration Deport 35 Indonesians from Illegal POGO Hub in Cebu

DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 35 Indonesians on October 22 after their arrest for working in an illegal online gaming...

19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi

DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assisted in rescuing 19 individuals alleged to be victims of human trafficking on board a passenger/RoRo...
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