Retired Cop Dead After Gunfight, Grenade Explosion in Samal
Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte — A retired police officer was declared dead on arrival at a local hospital after a violent confrontation involving gunfire and a…
Davao City Strengthens Ties with India as Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain Visits
Davao City, February 27, 2026 – In a move that signals the city’s growing global engagement, Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Z. Duterte warmly welcomed His Excellency Harsh Kumar Jain, the Ambassador…
Regional-Level Drug Suspect Arrested in Davao City Buy-Bust; Shabu Worth ₱102K, Firearm Seized
DAVAO CITY — Anti-drug operations of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) continue without pause as authorities arrested a regional-level top priority illegal drug personality during a joint buy-bust operation…
Man Gunned Down in Daylight Attack in Carmen, Davao del Norte; Three Suspects Arrested in Swift Police Dragnet
CARMEN, Davao del Norte — A man was shot dead in broad daylight after being attacked by three armed suspects in Purok 3B, Barangay Sto. Niño, in the municipality of…
Outrage Grows vs. Vlogger as Controversies Pile Up Across Communities
Public anger is intensifying against social media influencer Crist Briand, also known online as “Brader,” as officials, cultural advocates, and community leaders raise alarm over what they describe as a…
Two Arrested in Entrapment Operation Over Illegal Gasoline Trade in Mati City
Authorities arrested two individuals in an entrapment operation targeting the illegal sale of gasoline in Mati City on February 25, 2026, as police intensified efforts to curb unlawful fuel distribution…
Massive Drug Haul and Arrest in Coordinated Davao City Police Operation
Davao City, Philippines — February 26, 2026 In a carefully planned and resolutely executed anti-illegal drug operation, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) arrested a high-value drug suspect and seized…
Journalist files affidavit disputing ICC use of CCTV video in Duterte pre-trial
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A new affidavit filed by a Davao-based journalist has intensified the dispute over a video presented by prosecutors during the confirmation of charges proceedings against former…
Davao Light Assumes Control of Samal Power Distribution System After Court Order
ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, Davao del Norte — The power distribution system in the island city has officially shifted hands after Davao Light and Power Company implemented a Writ…
Buy-Bust Operation Nets Two Drug Suspects, Firearm in Davao City
Authorities arrested two alleged drug peddlers in a pre-dawn anti-drug operation in Midland Village, reinforcing intensified efforts to curb illegal drug activity in the city, police officials said Wednesday. The…