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P1.5-M Shabu Seized, 2 High-Value Drug Suspects Nabbed in Davao Oriental Buy-Bust Operation

Davao Correspondent — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

A massive anti-drug operation in Lupon on Tuesday led to the arrest of two alleged high-value illegal drug personalities and the seizure of suspected shabu worth an estimated P1.5 million, authorities said. According to the Police Regional Office 11, the suspects were apprehended during a buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay Poblacion on June 2 as […]

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Horse of ‘Idol Kids PH 2025’ Finalist Brutally Killed in Davao Oriental, Owner Demands Justice

Davao Correspondent — Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL — A disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty has sparked outrage online after the horse of a young singing finalist was reportedly beaten to death in a rural community in Davao Oriental. The victim, a horse named “Jack” owned by Yassi Estrera, was found severely injured in Sitio Manlipig, Barangay Maragatas, Lupon, […]

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HVI Arrested, Over 100 Marijuana Plants Seized in Davao Oriental Anti-Drug Operation

Davao Correspondent — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

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, in Barangay San Isidro. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Ton,” 33, was apprehended at around 8:40 a.m. in Purok Consuelo while reportedly tending […]

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Mining Team Leader Shot Dead in Davao Oriental, Second Mining-Related Killing Reported in Province

Davao Correspondent — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000

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 in the province of Davao Oriental, raising fresh concerns over security in mining areas. The victim was identified as Ryan Malagdao Patuar, 32, a resident […]

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Miner Killed, Companion Wounded in Ambush in Lupon, Davao Oriental

Davao Correspondent — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A 60-year-old miner was killed while his companion was wounded after they were ambushed by unidentified armed men on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2026, in Sitio Bongco, Barangay Calapagan, Lupon, Davao Oriental. The fatality was identified as Perlito Flores, 60, a miner and a native of Lanao del Norte. His companion, Jumie Masunag, 32, also […]

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Barangay Marayag Raises Mining Concerns Before Davao Oriental Governor

Davao Correspondent — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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 government in a high-level dialogue aimed at balancing development and environmental protection. The delegation, led by Barangay Captain Joselito Limendog, met with Nelson L. Dayanghirang […]

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Police Secure Marayag Mining Site as Davao Oriental Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Mineral Extraction

Field reporter — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL — Police forces cordoned off and secured the Marayag mining site on November 19, 2025, as part of intensified provincial efforts to halt illegal and environmentally destructive mining activities in the area. Personnel of the Lupon Municipal Police Station and the 2nd DOPMFC, under the leadership of Provincial Director PCOL Ritchie S. […]

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Davao Oriental Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Mining as Province Awaits National Action on Macambol Complaint

Davao Correspondent — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

DAVAO ORIENTAL — The Provincial Government has escalated its campaign against illegal and environmentally destructive mining activities, launching renewed enforcement operations in Barangay Marayag, Lupon, even as it awaits decisive national government action on the long-standing mining controversy in Macambol. The crackdown follows verified reports from the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) confirming […]

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11 Arrested in Davao Oriental Anti-Illegal Mining Operation

Davao Correspondent — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

CITY OF MATI, Davao Oriental — Eleven individuals were arrested in an anti-illegal mining operation led by Task Force Marayag in Sitio Sumlog, Purok Quarry, Barangay Marayag, Lupon, Davao Oriental on November 12, 2025. Authorities caught the suspects in the act of extracting minerals without the necessary permits or documentation. The joint operation also resulted […]

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Cybersex Trafficking Den Raided in Davao Oriental; 3 Arrested, Minors Rescued

Field reporter — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000

On June 3, 2025, a joint operation by the NBI Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office XI, NBI Anti-Human Trafficking Division (HTHRAD) Manila, and DSWD Region XI raided a suspected cybersex trafficking den in Barangay San Jose, Lupon, Davao Oriental at around 11 a.m. Three suspects were arrested: Jackylou (31 years old), her husband Victor (34), and […]

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