DAVAO CITY – A 39-year-old man, identified only by his alias “Ariel,” was apprehended at a Task Force Davao (TF-Davao) checkpoint in Barangay Sirawan, Toril District, for alleged possession of illegal drugs on Saturday night, March 22, 2025. According to a report from TF-Davao, the suspect was riding a taxi when he was flagged down at the joint checkpoint operated by … [Read more...] about Man nabbed at Davao Checkpoint for suspected shabu possession
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Rice imports drop as local harvest peaks
DAVAO CITY --- — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported a significant drop in rice import arrivals this year, attributed to the ongoing local palay harvest and shifting market behavior influenced by earlier large-volume importations. According to DA data, as of March 13, only 640,915 metric tons (MT) of imported rice had entered the country, a substantial decline … [Read more...] about Rice imports drop as local harvest peaks
Women journalists harassed over ICC coverage, media group sounds alarm
DAVAO CITY --- The International Association of Women in Radio and Television – Philippines (IAWRT-Philippines) strongly condemns the latest wave of online harassment aimed at Filipino women journalists covering the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte. The most recent case involves GMA-7 reporter Mariz Umali, who was falsely … [Read more...] about Women journalists harassed over ICC coverage, media group sounds alarm
Metrobank earmarks up to P5 billion for 2025 capex, focuses on IT investment
DAVAO CITY --- Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has allocated up to P5 billion for its 2025 capital expenditures, with 70 percent of the budget dedicated to information technology enhancements, underscoring its commitment to digital transformation in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. “For the year 2025, the bank estimates to incur capital expenditures of … [Read more...] about Metrobank earmarks up to P5 billion for 2025 capex, focuses on IT investment
Passenger motorbanca capsizes off Davao City, 19 rescued
DAVAO CITY – Nineteen individuals aboard a passenger motorbanca (pumpboat) from Samal Island bound for Davao City were rescued after their vessel sank off the waters of DBCOM, Panacan, Ilang, Davao City at around 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Davao Station, the motorbanca experienced engine trouble and was battered by … [Read more...] about Passenger motorbanca capsizes off Davao City, 19 rescued
