Newslights

Davao River (Bucana) Bridge 99% complete, set to open in December — DPWH

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Construction of the P3.126-billion Davao River (Bucana) Bridge is nearing completion, with only minor works left before its target opening next month, the Department...

House panel OKs stronger Anti-VAWC law as digital, psychological abuse surge

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — As cases of online harassment, coercive control, and domestic abuse continue to rise,...

Davao de Oro town steps up disaster readiness with new communication plan

MAWAB, DAVAO DE ORO (November 28) — The municipal government of Mawab, Davao de Oro, is strengthening its...

Mindanao durian growers gain stronger markets, higher prices amid global demand surge

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Mindanao’s durian industry is reaping the benefits of rising global demand, with farmers...

3 trafficking victims rescued; facilitator nabbed in Tawi-Tawi

ZAMBOANGA CITY (November 28) — Authorities rescued three women believed to be potential victims of human trafficking and...
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Over 3M foreign tourists visited PH in first half of 2017

  MANILA,  Philippines- More than 3 million foreign tourists visited the Philippines in the first half of 2017 (January to June), data from the Department...

Former fighter braves bullets to save lives

DAVAO CITY, Philippines  -- The Marawi crisis has become a major test of its people's character. Although most of the city's residents have fled to...

Davao-Bohol-Davao flights to start in November

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines --- The country's flag carrier will soon be flying the Davao-Bohol-Davao via Tagbilaran airport will be a big leap to the...

Gunfires heard, as resting soldiers in Marawi watch their commander-in-chief delivers SONA

MARAWI CITY, Philippines--- With gunfires as  background,  resting soldiers in Camp Ranao, Marawi City  were glued on television Monday to watch their commander-in-chief deliver...

Duterte’s 2nd SONA: 2:10 mins; 79 handclaps

DAVAO CITY, Philippines---President Rodrigo R.  Duterte delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) in  two hours and ten minutes which earned 79...

Duterte’s second SONA: Things you have to know

MANILA, Philippines --- Preparations are currently underway for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on July 24, 2017 at...
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