DAVAO CITY ---The four remaining foreign hikers who went missing earlier this week in the Mt. Talinis mountain range were successfully rescued on Saturday morning, March 23, in the mountainous village of Silab, Amlan, Negros Oriental. The rescued individuals were identified as Wolfgang Schlenker, 67, and Aldwin Fink, 60, both German nationals; Anton Chernov, 38, a Russian; … [Read more...] about Four foreign hikers rescued in Negros Oriental after 3 days
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Koronadal City transforms trash into landmark environmental art
DAVAO CITY – Turning waste into wonder, the city government of Koronadal has unveiled its newest eco-tourism attraction—a striking work of art made entirely from discarded plastics, bottles, and other recycled materials. The centerpiece, called “Bangkang Dahon”, is a sustainable art installation led by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) under … [Read more...] about Koronadal City transforms trash into landmark environmental art
Navy personnel injured in Davao road crash
DAVAO CITY – A member of the Philippine Navy was injured after his vehicle crashed into a road barrier and slammed into a structure along a downhill road in Barangay Edeve, Toril District, on Saturday night, March 23, 2025. The victim was identified as ASN Allen Joseph Laroa Linao, a resident of Rosalina Village, Barangay Baliok, Davao City. According to police, the … [Read more...] about Navy personnel injured in Davao road crash
Man nabbed at Davao Checkpoint for suspected shabu possession
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
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
