Mati Eyes Takeoff: PAL Talks Signal New Chapter for Davao Oriental Gateway
Mati City, Davao Oriental — Long considered a hidden gem on the southeastern edge of Mindanao, Mati City may soon shed its isolation as momentum builds toward the launch of…
CIDG seizes over ₱2M in illicit cigarettes in coordinated Davao operations; 7 suspects arrested
Authorities intensified nationwide enforcement against illicit tobacco trade following high-level government directives to strengthen the crackdown on illegal cigarette distribution and tax evasion, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)…
Elusive Squirrel Sighting Highlights Biodiversity Richness in Aliwagwag Protected Landscape
CATEEL, Davao Oriental — Deep within the lush forests of the Aliwagwag Protected Landscape (APL), a fleeting yet remarkable encounter has once again drawn attention to the area’s extraordinary biodiversity.…
HVI Arrested, Over 100 Marijuana Plants Seized in Davao Oriental Anti-Drug Operation
LUPON, Davao Oriental — Authorities arrested a high-value individual (HVI) and confiscated more than 100 marijuana plants during a joint anti-drug operation conducted on the morning of April 4, 2026,…
From Conflict to Community: Former Rebels in Davao Oriental Rebuild Lives Through Livelihood Support
BAGANGA, Davao Oriental — In a quiet village once shaped by conflict, a new chapter is taking root—one defined not by armed struggle, but by opportunity, cooperation, and hope. A…
Families of Missing MBCA Amejara Passengers Issue Urgent Plea for Information After Search Operations End
DAVAO CITY — More than two months after the disappearance of the motorbanca MBCA Amejara, families of passengers who remain unaccounted for are making a renewed and emotional appeal to…
Police Nab Suspect, Seize Bladed Weapons in Davao Oriental Operation
DAVAO ORIENTAL — A successful law enforcement operation in Governor Generoso town led to the arrest of a suspect and the confiscation of a bladed weapons, as police officials continue…
Smuggled cigarettes wash ashore in Cateel after suspected boat mishap
Cateel, Davao Oriental — Authorities have launched an investigation after cartons of suspected smuggled cigarettes were discovered scattered along the shoreline of Barangay Poblacion in Cateel early Friday morning, March…
Man Shot Dead in Late-Night Shooting in Davao Oriental
BANAY-BANAY, Davao Oriental — A 36-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified assailant while drinking with companions in a late-night attack in Barangay Rang-ay, Banay-banay, Davao Oriental on March…
Mining Team Leader Shot Dead in Davao Oriental, Second Mining-Related Killing Reported in Province
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines — A 32-year-old mining team leader was shot dead on Monday morning, March 16, in what authorities are now investigating as the second mining-related killing recently reported…