DAVAO CITY — Local government units across Mindanao have suspended classes and work on Monday in preparation for the national peace rally organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). Through Proclamation No. 1 Series of 2025, the city government of Davao declared the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels of public and private schools . A skeleton workforce … [Read more...] about INC delegates now 175K, many Mindanao areas suspend classes for the Peace Rally
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Davao City police officers receive stern spiritual reprimand from Colonel Marantan
Marantan delivered a lecture on spirituality to the members of the Davao City Police Office.-Contributed photo DAVAO CITY – The usual solemnity of the Friday morning Mass at the Camp Domingo Leonor chapel was followed by a stirring sermon from City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan, who took the opportunity to address his subordinates with a mix of disappointment and … [Read more...] about Davao City police officers receive stern spiritual reprimand from Colonel Marantan
Tensions erupt in Davao City land dispute: Police officer injured
DAVAO CITY – A tense altercation broke out yesterday, January 6, 2025, in Purok 47, San Roque Bangkal, Barangay Talomo Proper, Davao City, where a group of 300 construction workers fencing a disputed plot of land was attacked by angry individuals. According to a report from Talomo Police Station 3, the dispute escalated when rocks and bottles were thrown at the workers. Amid … [Read more...] about Tensions erupt in Davao City land dispute: Police officer injured
Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
DAVAO CITY – Authorities actively search for individuals who violated the city's strict firecracker ban during New Year's Eve celebrations. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Colonel Hansel Marantan emphasized the importance of enforcing the law, stating, "We are looking for them now, and they need to face the law." A video posted by Patrick Niel Gallardo shows … [Read more...] about Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
Davao rings a peaceful and bloodless New Year
DAVAO CITY – The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) reported zero firecracker or pyrotechnics-related injuries during the New Year celebrations, marking the city's peaceful start to 2025. “There has been no firecracker or pyrotechnic device-related incident recorded at the hospital,” said Dr. Ricardo Audan, chief of SPMC told Newsline Philippines. While the city … [Read more...] about Davao rings a peaceful and bloodless New Year
