No More Excuses on the Road: Davao Council’s Call Must Be Answered
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council has drawn a clear line: reckless, drunk, and drug-impaired drivers have no place on our roads. In a privilege speech that cut through…
Setting the Standard: Davao City’s Innovative Response to Urban Flooding and Climate Change
DAVAO CITY — In the face of worsening floods and the growing threats posed by climate change, the Davao City Government is stepping up with innovation—demonstrating how local governments can…
Man Arrested in Tagum City for Illegal Wildlife Trade; Live Ball Python, Fake Cash Seized
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — Authorities arrested a 35-year-old man in a joint buy-bust operation for the illegal sale and possession of wildlife, resulting in the rescue of a…
Elderly Woman Found Dead After Being Swept Away by Creek in Tagum City
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — A 71-year-old woman who had been missing for two days was found dead after apparently being swept away by a creek in Barangay Apokon,…
BPAT Supervisor Shot Dead in New Corella, Davao del Norte
NEW CORELLA, Davao del Norte — A Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) supervisor was shot dead by still-unidentified assailants in a brazen early-morning attack on Monday, December 29, 2025, in…
Short Circuit Triggers Third-Alarm Fire at Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City
DAVAO CITY — A suspected electrical short circuit sparked a major fire that tore through Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Milan, Buhangin, on Friday afternoon, January 2, forcing the evacuation…
36 Improvised Lantaka, Hundreds of Firecrackers Seized in New Year Patrols Across Davao City
DAVAO CITY — Authorities confiscated a total of 36 improvised “lantaka” and hundreds of illegal firecrackers during intensified police patrols across several areas of Davao City on the night of…
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…
50-Year-Old Arrested in Toril for Violating Davao City’s Firecracker Ban
DAVAO CITY — Police arrested a 50-year-old man for illegally lighting fireworks during New Year celebrations in Rovical Village, Barangay Daliao, Toril at around 1:00 AM on January 1, 2026.…
Online seller arrested for sparkler sale, to spend New Year in jail
Davao City – A 31-year-old online seller was arrested on Wednesday afternoon for selling sparklers to minors in violation of Davao City’s firecracker ban. Authorities from Talomo Police Station 3…