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Community Outrage as Headless Newborn Found Abandoned in Vacant Lot in Davao del Sur

Davao Correspondent — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

BANSALAN, Davao del Sur — Shock, grief, and anger swept through a community in Barangay Managa, Bansalan, after residents discovered the lifeless body of a newborn infant abandoned in a vacant lot on Saturday morning, June 6, 2026. The tragic discovery was made in a grassy area in Purok Balutakay, where residents accidentally came upon […]

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Two Habal-Habal Drivers Seriously Wounded in Machete and Knife Attack at Bansalan Terminal

Davao Correspondent — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

BANSALAN, Davao del Sur — Two habal-habal drivers were seriously injured after a violent machete and knife attack erupted at the Bansalan Public Bus Terminal on Tuesday afternoon, February 3, 2026, prompting swift police response and raising concerns over public safety in crowded transport hubs. The incident occurred at around 3:35 p.m. and was first […]

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Father and Son Killed in Motorcycle Crash While Heading to Gather “Pako” in Bansalan, Davao del Sur

Davao Correspondent — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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 Barangay Anonang, Bansalan town, shortly before 1:00 p.m. on January 10, 2026. The victims were identified as Rondy Bonghanoy Bernales, 36, who was driving the […]

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Laborer Dies of Electrocution in Bansalan on New Year’s Eve

Davao Correspondent — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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 31, 2025. Police identified the victim as Danilo Mesa Santaromana, a resident of the area. His lifeless body was discovered around 9:30 AM by a […]

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Retired soldier arrested for illegal possession of firearm at Bansalan checkpoint

Davao Correspondent — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

BANSALAN, Davao del Sur — Police arrested a 62-year-old retired Philippine Army soldier after he was caught carrying an undocumented firearm at a boundary checkpoint in Barangay Kinuskusan on Friday afternoon, December 12, authorities said. The suspect, identified only as alias “Nestor,” married and a resident of Purok Avocado, Barangay Kinuskusan, was apprehended around 3:40 […]

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Female Body Found in Bansalan, Davao del Sur

Davao Correspondent — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

BANSALAN, Davao del Sur – A female body was discovered in a secluded area of Purok 3, Barangay Buenavista, Bansalan, on Monday afternoon, September 29, 2025. According to the Bansalan Municipal Police Station (MPS), the body was first found by a man who was jogging past the area at around 5:00 p.m. He reportedly noticed […]

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4 Dead, Including 3 Children, as Cement Mixer Truck Crashes in Bansalan

Davao Correspondent — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

BANSALAN, Davao del Sur — A tragic road accident claimed the lives of four people, including three children, when a cement mixer truck lost control and rammed pedestrians in Sitio Balagunon, Barangay Managa, Bansalan, on Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2025. Police reports said the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. when a Shacman truck mixer, driven […]

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9-Year-Old Boy Swept Away While Playing in Irrigation Canal Found Dead in Bansalan

Field reporter — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0000

BANSALAN, Davao del Sur — The body of a 9-year-old boy who went missing after falling into an irrigation waterway during heavy rainfall was retrieved Saturday morning, August 23, 2025, in Barangay Managa, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Authorities identified the victim as “Jem,” a resident of Sitio Balutakay. His body was discovered around 10:51 a.m. […]

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A Legacy Woven in Threads: Honoring Salinta Monon’s Gift to Bagobo Heritage

Field reporter — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000

In the heart of Bansalan, Davao del Sur, lies a sanctuary where tradition and artistry intertwine—the Salinta Monon Weaving Center. More than a repository of crafts, it stands as a living tribute to the late Salinta Monon, the Bagobo weaver who was named a National Living Treasure in 1998. Salinta Monon’s name echoes in the […]

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Fire Devastates Bansalan’s Central Warehouse: A Landmark Lost

Field reporter — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:10:53 +0000

Bansalan, Davao del Sur—A massive fire broke out last night, October 1, 2024, consuming the Central Warehouse, the largest and oldest shopping mall in Bansalan. Known as a cornerstone of the local community, the commercial structure in Brgy. Poblacion Dos was reduced to ashes, causing significant damage to the business and its employees. Residents were […]

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