Man hacked by live-in partner in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur — A 19-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after being hacked by his live-in partner past noon on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Barangay Bacungan,…
PDEA-11 Dismantles Drug Den in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur; Three Suspects Arrested
STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur — Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office XI (PDEA-11) successfully dismantled an alleged drug den in Sitio Tacub, Barangay Zone 1, Sta.…
₱7-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Matanao, Davao del Sur
DAVAO DEL SUR — Authorities have confiscated an estimated ₱7 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes after intercepting a delivery truck during a law enforcement operation in Barangay Camanchiles, Matanao,…
Construction Worker Arrested for Illegal Firearm, Drug Possession in Digos City
DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur — A 30-year-old construction worker was arrested by operatives of the Digos City Police Station on Friday afternoon, January 17, 2026, after he was found…
Man Killed by King Cobra Bite in Davao del Sur; DENR Urges Calm, Lawful Response to Snake Encounters
MALALAG, Davao del Sur — A 41-year-old man died after being bitten by a king cobra, locally known as banakon, in Upper New Baclayon, Malalag, prompting renewed warnings from environmental…
Father and Son Killed in Motorcycle Crash While Heading to Gather “Pako” in Bansalan, Davao del Sur
BANSALAN, DAVAO DEL SUR — A simple plan to gather wild fern locally known as pako turned tragic after a father and son were killed in a motorcycle accident in…
Female Delivery Rider Robbed at Gunpoint in Broad Daylight in Digos City
DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur — A female delivery rider was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight while waiting for a customer along Lapu-Lapu Extension, Barangay San Miguel, Digos City,…
Abandoned Newborn Found in Digos City Lot Dies in Hospital; Authorities Hunt Parents
DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur – A newborn baby boy found abandoned in a vacant lot in Purok Acasiahan, Barangay Zone 1, Digos City, has died despite desperate efforts by…
Laborer Dies of Electrocution in Bansalan on New Year’s Eve
BANSALAN, DAVAO DEL SUR — A 50-year-old laborer was found dead after reportedly being electrocuted along a narrow foot trail in Purok 6, Lower Mantalaki, Barangay Darapuay, Wednesday morning, December…
Matanao LGU Enforces Closure Order on Hilltop Lounge and Bar for Operating Without Permit
Matanao, Davao del Sur — The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Matanao has once again enforced a closure order against Hilltop Lounge and Bar in Sitio Talambato, Barangay Asbang for…