Opinion

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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Community press still in a lockdown mode

As the world celebrates the 30th Press Freedom Day today, it is worth looking at how the community press survives given the threat and...

Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, the inspiring lady behind PDP Cares Foundation

DAVAO CITY --- She is not just a politician's wife, she is a community leader sharing her time with women is her passion behind...

Lamitan City glitters with colors in harmony

Are young going to Basilan? Are you sure? Those were just among the series of questions well-meaning friends asked when I told them I was...

What is the real state of Davao City water?

For decades, the Davao City Water has been categorized as the world’s second best water, that is a fact. But if you ask me, can...

The TRAIL over the  Mindanao RAILWAY

IF narratives about the Mindanao Railway is to be believed, the project was conceived  1936 by the late President Manuel Quezon. It blossomed in...

Anticipating impacts on oil price hike 

Oil, although being a socially sensitive product, remains one of the country's key sources of energy, particularly for transportation. According to data, the Philippines...
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