DAVAO CITY (April 18) — Authorities intercepted approximately ₱1.96 million worth of smuggled cigarettes concealed inside a meat delivery van at a Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoint in Barangay San Vicente, Banga, South Cotabato, on Thursday. According to a report from Police Regional Office 12, the van, originating from Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, was en route to … [Read more...] about ₱1.9M worth of smuggled cigarettes seized in South Cotabato meat van
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Two Davao City residents detained after port brawl in Samal
DAVAO CITY (April 18) — Two motorcycle riders from Davao City are spending their Holy Week in detention after engaging in a fistfight at the Mae Wess Barge Port in the Island Garden City of Samal at on Good Friday. According to Samal City Police Chief Lt. Col. Hamlet Lerios, the altercation occurred around 10:00 a.m. and was promptly halted by members of Task Force Samal. … [Read more...] about Two Davao City residents detained after port brawl in Samal
4 injured in bus-tricycle collision on Holy Thursday in Davao City
DAVAO CITY (April 17) – Four passengers sustained injuries in a collision between a tricycle and a Metro Shuttle bus early Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, along Quezon Boulevard, Barangay 23-C. According to the Davao City Police Office Traffic Enforcement Unit, the incident occurred around 3:40 a.m. The police report stated that the tricycle, driven by Abdulazis Baroa … [Read more...] about 4 injured in bus-tricycle collision on Holy Thursday in Davao City
BRP Malamawi deployed to Davao Gulf for Holy Week maritime patrol
DAVAO CITY (April 17) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed BRP Malamawi (FPB-2403) to patrol the Davao Gulf as part of its intensified maritime security operations for Holy Week under "Oplan Byaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2025." The fast patrol boat began its mission on Maundy Thursday, April 17, focusing on the waters between Davao City and the Island Garden City of … [Read more...] about BRP Malamawi deployed to Davao Gulf for Holy Week maritime patrol
24 injured in Holy Thursday PUJ collision in Davao City
DAVAO CITY (April 17) – Twenty-four individuals sustained injuries following a collision between two public utility jeepneys (PUJs) along Daang Maharlika Highway in Barangay Vicente Hizon Sr., Lanang, at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Thursday. According to the police report, both PUJs were traveling southbound toward downtown Davao when one of the vehicles, driven by Rico … [Read more...] about 24 injured in Holy Thursday PUJ collision in Davao City
