DAVAO CITY (May 13) — Incumbent Davao del Norte Governor Edwin “Kuya Gov” Jubahib has secured re-election in the 2025 local polls, based on official results from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Jubahib, running under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), maintained a commanding lead over his closest rival, Representative Allan Dujali of Lakas-CMD. His daughter, … [Read more...] about Governor Jubahib and daughter Clarice emerge top winners in Davao del Norte capitol race
Women and Children
Teenage mother and 6-month-old baby hacked to death in Davao Occidental
MALITA, Davao Occidental (May 4) – A 17-year-old mother and her six-month-old son were found dead inside their home in Barangay Talogoy, Malita, Davao Occidental, on the morning of May 1, 2025. According to the Malita Municipal Police Station, both victims sustained fatal hack wounds to the head and neck. Authorities believe the killings happened days before their bodies … [Read more...] about Teenage mother and 6-month-old baby hacked to death in Davao Occidental
DSWD expands ‘Walang Gutom’ kitchen and 4Ps program to combat hunger and boost employment
DAVAO CITY (April 14) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced plans to expand its 'Walang Gutom' Kitchen initiative to the Visayas, Mindanao, and select areas in Manila, aiming to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations. DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated that the expansion seeks to accelerate the government's anti-hunger … [Read more...] about DSWD expands ‘Walang Gutom’ kitchen and 4Ps program to combat hunger and boost employment
Quiboloy Camp Hopeful SC Will Dismiss DQ Case
DAVAO CITY – The lawyer of detained religious leader and senatorial aspirant Apollo Quiboloy expressed hope on Thursday that the Supreme Court (SC) will dismiss the petition seeking to compel the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to declare him a nuisance candidate. In an interview with reporters, lawyer Israelito Torreon stated there is "no rhyme nor reason" why Pastor … [Read more...] about Quiboloy Camp Hopeful SC Will Dismiss DQ Case
Pope Francis appoints first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery
DAVAO CITY – The Vatican on Monday announced that Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the head of a Vatican dicastery, marking the first time a woman has held such a position within the Roman Curia. This appointment underscores the Pope's commitment to increasing women's leadership roles in the Catholic Church. Sister Brambilla, 59, a member of the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis appoints first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery
