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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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DAR frees 12.1K Caraga farmers from decades of land debt

BUTUAN CITY (December 23) — More than 12,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Caraga Region are set to enter 2026 debt-free after the...

DSWD’s ‘Pag-abot’ steps in after abducted toddler used for begging

MANILA (December 23) — The government has reiterated its zero tolerance for child exploitation following the abduction of a one-year-old child who was used...

Council warns holiday crowds off protected rivers to keep Davao’s water safe

DAVAO CITY (December 23) — As families plan outings this Christmas and New Year, City Councilor Temujin Ocampo is urging Dabawenyos to skip rivers,...

MisOcc firm on ‘no pay’ policy for unverified deliveries, cites good governance

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (December 22) — The provincial government of Misamis Occidental has drawn a firm line against paying for so-called “ghost deliveries,”...

Mindanao groups push back vs ‘terror hotspot’ label after Bondi Beach attack

DAVAO CITY (December 22) — A Mindanao-based civic group and a top regional official on Saturday rejected claims branding the island as a “terror...

House panel eyes national student allowance to ease money stress for college youth

DAVAO CITY (December 22) — Lawmakers at the House of Representatives are pushing to fast-track a proposed national student allowance bill, a move supporters...
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