NEDA to life rice price cap ‘very soon’
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan announced that the decision to remove the price ceiling on commonly purchased rice varieties will be made shortly. He mentioned that the government is closely monitoring …
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Overstaying American arrested in Cebu for attacking rider
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its agents have arrested an American, whose video showing him berating and physically assaulting a delivery rider, in Cebu City recently went viral on …
Cyber libel case Quiboloy filed against Pacquiao dismissed
The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the cyber libel case filed by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy against former senator and presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao. “We are happy that the Office of …
CHR to probe Davao ‘hazing death’ of Alpha Kappa Rho
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply concerned about the alleged fraternity hazing carried out by the Alpha Kappa Rho Fraternity – Alpha Delta Chapter that left one student …
Gun ban in NCR, Davao Region for Marcos, Duterte inauguration – PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will impose a gun ban during President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr’s inauguration in Manila and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte’s in Davao City, a PNP spokesman …
Duterte considers being a teacher in Davao after term ends
President Rodrigo Duterte is thinking of becoming a teacher after his tenure as president ends on June 30, according to Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. “I really don’t know [what he …
4 centenarians in Davao region received P100,000 each
Four grandparents who reached the age of 100 in various parts of the Davao region recently received P100,000 cash each. In the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del …
Immigration ops yield arrest of 3 Indians in Davao
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents reported the arrest of three illegal aliens in separate operations in Davao City. Arrested on Thursday afternoon by the BI’s Mindanao Intelligence Task Group (MITG) …
Davao region hits record-high daily COVID cases
The Davao region recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began on Wednesday. According to the regional Department of Health, the number of increased cases reached …
Grandmother who refused to sell her carabao shot in Davao del Sur
A grandmother was injured after she was allegedly shot by an unidentified assailant last Friday night in Purok 10, Barangay Poblacion, Magsaysay town, Davao del Sur. According to the police …
2 Davao residents injected with different COVID vaccine brands for 2nd dose
The Department of Health (DOH) Region 11 confirmed two individuals were injected with different COVID-19 vaccine brands in their first and second doses in the Davao region. In a report …
Zamboanga, Davao signs sister city agreement
Davao City and Zamboanga City signed a sister agreement on Thursday. However, Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) regional party led by Sara Duterte said the pact was not related to the …
11,100 doses of Sputnik V vaccine arrive in Davao
An additional 11,100 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine arrived in Davao City, Tuesday morning. The second batch of the vaccine produced by the Gamaleya Institute in Russia, Philippine Airlines …
Police arrest 12 men over drag racing in Davao del Sur
Police arrested 12 young men allegedly involved in drag racing of motorcycles in Barangay Mabuhay in Bansalan town, Davao del Sur, Saturday night. Police were on patrol when they intercepted …
Over 400 call center employees in Davao City tested positive for COVID-19
On Monday, a local health officer said 403 employees of a call center company in Davao City tested positive for COVID-19. In a virtual presser, Dr. Marjorie Culas, the city’s …
90 families in Davao City evacuated due to floods
As many as 90 families were evacuated from Davao City due to the flooding caused by Typhoon Dante on Sunday. Police, barangay, and volunteer rescuers helped rescue residents in the …
Davao declared as Chocolate Capital of the Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte approved a law making his hometown Davao City the “chocolate capital” of the Philippines. The law also named Davao Region as the country’s “cacao capital,” according to …
2 teenagers in Davao Occidental swam for 2 hours to seek help
The courage and heroism of two teenagers in Sarangani town in Davao Occidental were admired when they swam the Sarangani Strait for two hours on Friday afternoon to seek help …
Girl who attended birthday party found dead in Davao City
Residents discovered the body of a girl near a canal in Barangay Lasang, Davao City, Tuesday morning. The family was devastated when it was confirmed that minor student “Weng” was …
Nurses from Butuan, Davao sent to Metro Manila
The Department of Health in the Davao region and a hospital in Butuan City sent nurses to Metro Manila to help respond to the COVID-19 surge in the capital region. …
DITO to give free 3,000 sims to frontliners in Davao, VisMin
DITO Telecommunity announced on Monday that it would release 3,000 sims to frontliners in Davao, Visayas, and Mindanao areas for its commercial launch on March 8. DITO chief administrative officer …
5 arrested for raping minor in Davao City
Five men were arrested over the alleged rape of a 15-year-old on the morning of February 17 in Barangay Daliao in Davao City. The victim, alias Mae, went to the …
DOH nurse arrested for selling illegal drugs in Davao City
A nurse of the Department of Health (DOH) XI was caught selling illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Indangan, Davao City, Monday afternoon. The 36-year-old alias Madam was …
Passenger fakes swab test in Davao, tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities are in the custody of a passenger who arrived in Davao City this weekend and presented a fake swab test. According to authorities, Frederick Panol Grande arrived at Francisco …
4 Davao City LGU employees caught drinking inside school
Four Davao City local government employees were fired after drinking inside a school despite the city’s enforced liquor ban until January 31. According to Davao City Public Safety and Security …
8-year-old boy buys P100K worth of games using parent’s debit card
The parents of an 8-year-old boy in Davao were shocked when they found that the child bought P100,000 worth of mobile games using their debit card. According to Julmar Grace …