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ZAMBOANGA CITY / DAVAO REGION — Two major maritime incidents that struck southern Philippines in the first month of 2026—the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan and the…
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — In a powerful demonstration of inclusive governance and compassionate healthcare, the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental, under the leadership of Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, has…
Mati City, Davao Oriental — February 2, 2026 An active barangay councilor—sworn to uphold the law and serve as a frontliner of community welfare—now sits behind bars after being caught…
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — Police operatives arrested a suspected drug dealer known by the alias “Bulaw” during a buy-bust operation conducted early morning in Barangay Central, Mati City, resulting…
Mati City, Davao Oriental — Law enforcement authorities seized an estimated ₱1.44 million worth of suspected shabu and an unlicensed firearm during the successful implementation of a search warrant in…
LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL — Alarmed by the growing impact of mining activities on Indigenous Peoples (IPs), landowners, and traditional leaders, Barangay Marayag officials formally elevated their concerns to the provincial…
DAVAO REGION — Authorities are racing to locate a recreational motor banca reported missing with 15 people on board after it failed to reach its destination in Governor Generoso, Davao…
CARAGA, Davao Oriental — A full-scale search and rescue (SAR) operation is now underway after three fishermen were reported missing in the coastal waters of Caraga, Davao Oriental since January…
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental – Three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have voluntarily surrendered to Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang in separate incidents this week, marking another significant…
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — A joint manhunt operation by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) led to the arrest of a 47-year-old man accused of repeatedly raping and…