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DAVAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — Authorities intercepted an estimated PHP22.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested eight individuals during a joint maritime law enforcement operation off the coast of…
On World Environment Day 2026, cities around the globe are celebrating sustainability, climate action, and responsible environmental stewardship. Ironically, in Davao City—long regarded as one of the cleanest and most…
DAVAO CITY — Davao City is taking a bold step toward the future, positioning itself to become the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot-centered city in the Philippines as local officials…
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth more than ₱6.26 million during a series of intensified anti-smuggling operations conducted throughout May 2026, reinforcing the…
Southeastern Mindanao — The Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM), through Coast Guard Sub-Station Mavéas (CGSS Mavéas), has successfully facilitated the repatriation of a passenger of the distressed motorbanca MBCA…
DAVAO CITY — Two suspected drug personalities were arrested during a law enforcement operation in Davao City on June 3, 2026, as authorities intensified efforts to curb the illegal drug…
DAVAO CITY — A 44-year-old company manager from Bukidnon was arrested after authorities discovered suspected shabu concealed inside a pair of shoes during a joint AFP-PNP checkpoint operation in Calinan…
MAWAB, Davao de Oro — The Philippine Army and the Malaysian Army formally launched the 12-day bilateral military exercise “Training Activity (TA) LAND MALPHI 24/2026” on Monday, June 1, at…
A massive anti-drug operation in Lupon on Tuesday led to the arrest of two alleged high-value illegal drug personalities and the seizure of suspected shabu worth an estimated P1.5 million,…
TAGUM CITY — A 30-year-old man was arrested after authorities seized more than ₱100,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation conducted early morning on May 31, 2026, in…