Police Thwart Road Blockade by Group Claiming Ownership of the World in Davao Oriental
Manay, Davao Oriental — Authorities intervened on Thursday morning, December 25, 2025, after a group led by a man identifying…
Bayanihan Beyond Borders: Matinian’s Courage Saves Australian at Dahican Beach
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — What could have ended in tragedy along the powerful waves of Dahican Beach instead became…
Coast Guard Davao Oriental Executes Successful Medical Evacuation for MV Cape Pride Crew Member
DAVAO ORIENTAL — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Davao Oriental, in close coordination with SOU–DAVOR, HSRB 033, CGSS Mati,…
Mati Police Nab Two, Seize ₱374,000 Worth of Shabu in Joint Anti-Drug Operation
MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL — Police authorities arrested two alleged drug personalities and seized an estimated ₱374,000 worth of suspected…
60 Fishermen Caught Violating Municipal Waters in Davao Oriental; LGU Underscores Importance of Protecting Local Water Boundaries
Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental — Authorities apprehended around 60 fishermen aboard three large fishing vessels early morning of December 8,…
Shabu Sourced From Marawi: ₱3.4 Million Seized in Mati City Buy-Bust; High-Value Target Arrested
Mati City, Davao Oriental — A joint anti-drug operation before dawn on November 27 led to the confiscation of ₱3.4…
From Tree of Life to Engine of Innovation: Davao Oriental Elevates Coconut Creativity at Negosyo Festival 2025
Mati City, Davao Oriental — The humble coconut took the spotlight as a symbol of enterprise, culture, and possibility during…
15-Year-Old Suspect in Fatal Mati Riot Stabbing Arrested While Drinking at Local Bar
Authorities Turn Over Minor to Rehabilitation Center; City Eyes Ordinance Penalizing Negligent Parents MATI CITY — A 15-year-old boy accused…
Police Secure Marayag Mining Site as Davao Oriental Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Mineral Extraction
LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL — Police forces cordoned off and secured the Marayag mining site on November 19, 2025, as part…
High-Value Drug Suspect Nabbed in Mati City Joint Operation
Mati City, Davao Oriental — A top-ranking high-value individual (HVI) in the regional drug trade, known by the alias “Bata,”…