DAVAO CITY – Responders from the fire department and volunteer firefighters swiftly acted to control a massive blaze in Barangay Kapitan Tomas Monteverde, Agdao District, Davao City around 7 amand declared under control by 9 am on Tuesday, November 14. According to reports, approximately 235 houses were razed by the fire. The Bureau of Fire […]
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PNP catches driver, helper with alleged smuggled cigarettes
Davao City – At around 9 pm on Tuesday, November 7, local police from Bunawan Police Station 6, in coordination with soldiers from TF-Davao, conducted a random checkpoint in Barangay San Isidro, Bunawan District, Davao City. During the checkpoint, they noticed the driver of a wing van truck was not wearing a seatbelt. According to […]
Davao City police apprehend men violating liquor ban
DAVAO CITY – A group of men in Davao City found themselves in the custody of the Bajada Police Station on the night of October 29 after violating the liquor ban. Law enforcement officers reminded the individuals that there was an ongoing liquor ban in place. Those detained were informed of their rights. They were later […]
Fire razes three houses in Catalunan Grande
DAVAO CITY – Three wooden houses located in Purok Shanghai, Catalunan Grande, Davao City, were consumed by flames earlier today, shortly after noon. Firefighters battled the blaze, managing to declare it under control at 12:57 PM. No casualties were reported. The house, owned by Jek-Jeck Estoque, was swiftly engulfed in fire, leaving little time for […]
Gun ban violations surge in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has apprehended numerous individuals for violations of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) gun ban and illegal possession of firearms as a result of police operations in the city. According to PCapt. Hazel Tuazon, spokesperson for DCPO, the police have intensified their efforts to enforce the gun […]
Service disruptions on October 1 in the southern part of Davao City
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct switching power interruptions on October 1, Sunday, affecting customers in the southern part of Davao City. These power interruptions are necessary to erect poles for the new Toril-Binugao 69KV lines. The first power interruption will be for 8 hours from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 […]
Landslide disrupts construction of riprap in Marilog, Davao City
DAVAO CITY – On the evening of September 26th this year, Tanawon Joerey captured a video documenting the actual construction of a riprap in Sitio Sambunotan, Barangay Malamba, Marilog District, Davao City. The video footage depicts the gradual placement of rocks on the ground as part of the riprap construction at the site. However, the […]
Peace village inaugurated inside Davao City mall
DAVAO CITY – Governor Edwin Jubahib of Davao del Norte, along with Vice President Sara Duterte, Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Secretary Leo Magno, and OPPAPRU Eastern Mindanao Director Atty. Elisa Evangelista-Lapiña, attended the inauguration of a Peace Village within a mall in Ecoland, Davao City on September 11. The event aimed to promote genuine […]
Construction of self-contained biosecured swine facility underway in CDO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The construction of a self-contained biosecured swine facility has commenced in Barangay Tuburan, marking a significant step in bolstering the local swine industry’s resilience against challenges such as African Swine Fever (ASF). The groundbreaking ceremony for the facility took place yesterday, August 30, this year. The project, backed by a […]
Davao City celebrates 38th Kadayawan Festival
DAVAO CITY – The vibrant and culturally rich city of Davao welcomed all to partake in the festivities of the 38th Kadayawan Festival, a celebration that embodies the beat and rhythm of culture and community. Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte extended a warm welcome to everyone, inviting them to join the groundbreaking Indak Indak sa Kadayawan […]
Police pursue suspects in murder of two Davao cops
DAVAO CITY – The police are intensifying their efforts to apprehend the suspects responsible for the attacking and shooting death of two police officers at the Calinan Police Station. The slain officers were identified as Police Senior Master Sergeant Tito Lague and Police Corporal Mark Anthony Corsino. The incident occurred last Wednesday afternoon in response […]
Man Shot During Serving of Arrest Warrant in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – Genelyn Lobiano mourned the loss of her husband, Jimmy Bayantong Lobiano, 42, a resident of Purok 11, Barangay Sirib, Calinan District. He was fatally shot by the police on Saturday, July 15, at around 10:40 PM, during a warrant of arrest operation for a rape case. Jimmy Lobiano was rushed to a […]
Davao City Coastal Road implements new vehicle restrictions
DAVAO CITY – In a recent public advisory, the Davao City government has announced new vehicle restrictions that will be enforced on the Davao City Coastal Road starting today, July 19, 2023. These restrictions aim to regulate the types of vehicles allowed to pass through the said road for safety and traffic management purposes. Under the […]