DAVAO CITY – An additional 150 police officers from the Caraga Region Police Regional Office (PRO XIII) and newly graduated Special Action Force (SAF) personnel arrived in Davao City on March 10, 2025, to support security operations during the Araw ng Davao celebration and assist in the ongoing anti-criminality campaign. Acting Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director … [Read more...] about 150 additional police officers deployed to Davao City for Araw ng Davao security
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Davao pawnshop heist: A crime or a political battlefield
The recent robbery at Hannah’s Pawnshop in Ilustre triggered speculation, controversy, and political finger-pointing. What should have been seen as a straightforward criminal act is now at the center of an alleged political conspiracy. Netizens, acting as online investigators, have labeled the incident a "zarzuela"—a scripted drama allegedly orchestrated to smear Davao … [Read more...] about Davao pawnshop heist: A crime or a political battlefield
Man who claimed to be “Bulletproof” injured after shot by drinking companion
DAVAO CITY — A 50-year-old man, who had loudly claimed he was "bulletproof" and identified himself as a "Kublan," was injured after being shot in the knee by his drinking companion in Purok New Visayas, Barangay Acacia. Mandug Police Station Chief Major Rejie Torrita explained that during a drinking session, the victim's boastful remarks reportedly provoked his companion. In … [Read more...] about Man who claimed to be “Bulletproof” injured after shot by drinking companion
Botched Davao Pawnshop heist exposes ‘Martilyo Gang’ links; Police close in on suspects
DAVAO CITY – The Ilustre Pawnshop heist, now considered one of the biggest robberies in Mindanao—was executed with military-like precision in just 1 minute and 40 seconds, according to sworn affidavits of the pawnshop employees. Investigators are now probing links to the notorious “Martilyo Gang”, a group known for swift, well-coordinated smash-and-grab robberies. The … [Read more...] about Botched Davao Pawnshop heist exposes ‘Martilyo Gang’ links; Police close in on suspects
Marantan vows to close more illegal quarries as over a hundred remain non-compliant with environmental laws in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Police Director Hansel Marantan has vowed to continue closing illegal quarries in the city, citing over a hundred quarries that remain non-compliant with environmental laws. Despite some quarries having quarry permits, Marantan emphasized that any operation not adhering to the law will face closure. “There are still many, hundreds in fact. We will … [Read more...] about Marantan vows to close more illegal quarries as over a hundred remain non-compliant with environmental laws in Davao City
