DAVAO CITY – Local authorities are investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of Mark Ken Mariscal, a local singer from Davao City, who competed in the noontime contest “Tawag ng Tanghalan.” The incident occurred on Cabantian Road in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. Mariscal, […]
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Senior Citizen Admits to Killing Househelp
DAVAO CITY – A 70-year-old woman, Nenita Cepada Pagatpatan, has admitted to the murder of her househelper, Shiela Han-ay Lagsaway, on June 17. The Davao City Police disclosed that the victim was struck with a piece of lumber. The incident took place while Lagsaway was tending to their plants. According to reports, the senior citizen […]
Vendor Fatally Shot by Security Guard
DAVAO CITY – Policronio Gonzaga Palmera, a 47-year-old vendor residing in Pagasa Extension, Matina Aplaya, Davao City, was shot dead by security guard Haron Lumanggal Pagagongan, 48 years old, a resident of Purok 26, Barangay 76-A, Bucana in the city. According to the initial investigation by the police, a heated argument ensued between the two […]
2 New Buildings of DCPO Inaugurated, PNP Chief in Attendance
DAVAO CITY –The inauguration and turnover ceremony of the EOD/K9 and SWAT buildings, along with the firing range, took place at DCPO Compound, Camp Domingo E Leonor, in Davao City on June 30, 2023. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including PGen Benjamin C Acorda, Jr, Chief of the Philippine National Police, and other […]
Service Disruptions to Affect Downtown, Davao City on July 1-3
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. has announced a series of power interruptions that will occur on July 1, 2, and 3, affecting customers in Downtown, Davao City. The scheduled power interruptions are necessary to facilitate the normalization of Gaisano Substation and conduct essential maintenance works on P. Reyes Transformer 1. The first power interruption, […]
LPU-Davao honors partners, stakeholders for their Support
DAVAO CITY – The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Davao campus held a gathering at the Lumpini Junior Ballroom in Dusit Thani Hotel, Lanang, Davao City to honor their partners and stakeholders yesterday afternoon, June 21. The event aimed to express gratitude for the continuous support and assistance given by these individuals and organizations […]
Murdered househelper dies of cerebral hemorrage, according to autopsy
DAVAO CITY – An autopsy conducted on the victim’s body has revealed that Sheila Lagsaway, the helper killed in Davao City, died from cerebral hemorrhage. The examination indicated a possible head injury as the cause of the hemorrhage. Nenita Cepada Pagatpatan, a 70-year-old employer of the victim, has been identified as the prime suspect in […]
Task Force Davao seeks help from deputy mayors on Mangulta car bombing motive
Davao City – Task Force Davao Commander Colonel Darren Comia promptly summoned the deputy mayors from various tribes in the city on Saturday morning to seek their assistance in solving the case and determining the motive behind the planting of explosives in the vehicle of Atty. Albert Mangulta last Thursday morning. According to a source […]
DOH Secretary Herbosa visits JMCFI College of Medicine in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – The Jose Maria College of Medicine (JMCM) in Davao City welcomed the Secretary of Health, Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, during his recent visit to the Davao Region on Friday, June 16. The visit highlighted the government’s commitment to healthcare excellence and the significance of JMCM as a prominent medical institution within a […]
Authorities hunting persons of interest linked to vehicle bombing in Ecoland
Davao City – The Special Investigation Task Force (SITF) is actively searching for three individuals believed to be responsible for the recent vehicle explosion in Ecoland, Davao City. According to the SITF, a low-grade explosive device was used to target the vehicle of Atty. Alberto Magulta. However, authorities have ruled out terrorism as the motive […]
Explosion rocks lawyer’s vehicle in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – A powerful explosion caused by a car bomb rocked Eco West Drive, Ecoland, Davao City Thursday. The incident, believed to be the result of a deliberate act, occurred around 10 am and targeted a parked vehicle belonging to prominent lawyer Atty. Alberto Magulta. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud blast originating from a […]
More than 100 houses in 23-C village Davao City ravaged by whirlwind
DAVAO CITY – Barangay 23-C in Davao City was battered in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 13, when strong winds and tornadoes wreaked havoc in the area. According to a Facebook post by Ry Llanes, garbage and debris were seen swirling through the streets, posing a significant threat to residents and their properties. […]
Davao airport bombing remembered
DAVAO CITY — City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte led the survivors, the families and relatives of the fatalities in remembering the gruesome Davao City Airport bombing which happened 20 years ago. The commemoration started with a mass at the site which was followed by floral offering which was led Duterte along with the families and […]