DOE Projects Increase in Power Supply Demand in Davao Region
The Department of Energy (DOE) has projected a significant increase in the demand for electricity in the Davao Region over the next few years. According to data presented by Engr.…
Nograles Urges Davao City Voters to Exercise Their Right to Vote
Former Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Karlo Nograles has called on the residents of Davao City to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming local elections. Nograles, who recently…
Successful Buy-Bust Operation Leads to Arrest in Davao de Oro
Davao de Oro, October 15, 2024 – In a well-coordinated buy-bust operation conducted on October 14, 2024, authorities arrested a suspected drug personality in Purok 2, Bajada, Brgy. Cadunan, Mabini,…
Substandard Steel Rebars Still Plaguing Mindanao, PISI Warns
Mindanao, Philippines – Recent test-buy operations conducted by the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) revealed that substandard reinforcement bars (rebars) continue to flood the Mindanao market, posing a serious…
Former Chief Legal Counsel Denies Existence of Rewards System in Duterte’s Drug War, Calls Allegations ‘Speculative’
Former presidential chief legal counsel Salvador Panelo has dismissed retired Police Colonel Royina Garma’s allegations of a payment and rewards system for killing drug suspects during the Duterte administration as…
Davao City’s Kadayawan Festival Wins Best Cultural Festival Award at 2024 ATOP Pearl Awards
Davao City, Philippines — The 38th Kadayawan Festival, one of the most anticipated cultural events in the country, has been recognized as the Best Cultural Festival (Highly Urbanized Cities) at…
World Bank Approves €268.22 Million for Philippines Digital Infrastructure Project
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a €268.22 million (USD287.24 million) loan to fund the Philippines Digital Infrastructure Project. This ambitious initiative aims to improve broadband connectivity…
DPWH Reports Major Progress on Bucana Bridge Construction in Davao City
Davao City, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced significant progress in the ongoing construction of the 1.34-kilometer Davao River (Bucana) Bridge, with civil works…
Davao City Leads in Local Tax Collection Outside Metro Manila, Amassing P6.67 Billion in Revenue
Davao City emerged as the top-performing local government unit (LGU) outside of Metro Manila in terms of locally sourced tax revenues, collecting an impressive P6.67 billion in 2023. This marked…
Joint Anti-Drug Operation in Digos City Nets High-Value Target and Suspected Shabu
Digos City – A joint anti-illegal drugs operation in Purok Bayanihan, Barangay San Miguel, Digos City, led to the arrest of two individuals, including a high-value target, and the confiscation…