Media and Society

Palace Spokesperson’s Criticism of News5 Reporter Sparks Press Freedom Discussion

DAVAO CITY (August 8)— A social media exchange between Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro and News5 reporter Bryll Montalvo has drawn attention to...

6-year-old child injured by stray bullet in Mag Sur

DAVAO CITY (August 7)-- A stray bullet injured a 6-year-old child in Barangay Tugal, Sultan sa  Sabarongis, a...

BARMM reviews child welfare roadmap, seeks stronger action for Bangsamoro children

COTABATO CITY (August 7)  — Bangsamoro officials are taking a closer look at whether programs for children are...

P117-M footbridge ends decades of isolation for Surigao Sur island village

BUTUAN CITY (August 7)  — After years of relying on boats to reach the mainland, residents of Barangay...

House move to delay barangay, SK polls revives debate over voters’ mandate

DAVAO CITY (August 7) — Barely three months before Filipinos are set to elect new barangay and Sangguniang...
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Index Crimes Drop by 30% Under Safer Cities Initiative — DILG

MABINI, BATANGAS (April 15) — Index crimes across the country have dropped by 30 percent following the rollout of the government’s Safer Cities Initiative,...

Fuel Tax Holds, Local Burdens Rise: Data Shows Deepening Strain in Davao and Across Mindanao

DAVAO CITY (April 15) — The national government’s decision to retain fuel excise taxes comes as both fuel prices and inflation accelerate, amplifying pressure...

Tragedy at BARMMAA Meet 2026: Child Athlete’s Death Spurs Unity—But Raises Urgent Questions on Safety

Photo: Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education COTABATO CITY (April 15) — The death of an 11-year-old athlete at the ongoing BARMMAA Meet...

Seniors to get 40% fare discount on select PUVs as fuel crisis strains transport sector

MANILA  (April 14) — Senior citizens will receive a 40 percent fare discount on selected public utility vehicles (PUVs) starting April 15, under a...

LTFRB-11 seeks ₱81.2-M fuel subsidy for drivers in Davao Region

DAVAO CITY (April 14) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Region 11 has requested ₱81.2 million from the Department of Transportation...

DOE Sees Big Fuel Price Rollback, But Warns Pre-Crisis Levels May Be Gone for Good

MANILA  (April 13)  — Filipino consumers may get immediate relief at the pumps this week, but energy officials warn that the era of cheap...
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