Six Arrested in Pantukan for Illegal Gambling
Pantukan, Davao de Oro — January 4, 2025 In a determined crackdown on illegal gambling, authorities in Pantukan, Davao de Oro, apprehended six individuals engaged in unlawful “Tong-it’s” card games…
High-Value Drug Suspect Arrested in Mati City Buy-Bust Operation
Mati City, Davao Oriental – A high-value individual (HVI) was apprehended in a successful anti-illegal drug operation conducted on January 3, 2025, at Purok Bilawan-2, Barangay Central, Mati City, Davao…
Davao del Norte Police Launches Successful Anti-Drug Operations
In a series of anti-drug operations, the Drug Enforcement Units of the Davao del Norte Provincial Police Office (DNPPO) achieved significant milestones in their ongoing campaign against illegal drugs. Over…
Four Dead, Several Injured in Van Collision on National Highway, Binugao, Davao City
Davao City, January 4, 2025 — A tragic collision involving two vans on the National Highway in Binugao, Toril District, claimed the lives of four individuals and left several others…
Rise in Fireworks-Related Incidents Prompts Calls for Greater Safety Measures
Authorities are urging the public to reconsider the use of fireworks following a tragic increase in related incidents over the New Year celebrations. A sharp rise in injuries and fatalities…
Thousands Displaced, Infrastructure Heavily Damaged by Floods in Davao Region
January 2, 2025 Massive flooding caused by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has left thousands of families in the Davao Region displaced and caused significant damage to infrastructure, according to…
Australian National Arrested for Physically Abusing Partner in Davao City
Davao City, Philippines – An Australian national was arrested on January 1, 2025, after allegedly physically abusing his live-in partner in Purok 6, Batilisan, Tacunan, Davao City. Police Major Vincent…
Social Security System: New Contribution Rates to Benefit Workers and Employers
The Social Security System (SSS) has announced significant changes to its contribution structure aimed at bolstering the financial security of its members. These updates, according to SSS President and CEO…
Fish Cage Caretaker Arrested for Drug Possession and Alarming Behavior in Pantukan
Pantukan, Philippines — Police arrested a newly identified drug personality on the evening of January 2, 2025, in Barangay Magnaga for alarming and scandalous behavior and possession of illegal drugs.…
Man Kills Father, Injures Mother in Davao City Bolo Attack
Davao City, Philippines – A 33-year-old man has been arrested following a brutal attack on his parents in Purok 7, New Masbate, Barangay Inayangan, Calinan District, on Friday morning, January…