Two Men Die in Separate Drowning Incidents in Davao Oriental
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — Two men died in separate drowning incidents in the province of Davao Oriental, including an 18-year-old spearfisher whose body was recovered two days after he…
Mati police arrest alleged high-value drug suspect, seize ₱226,228 worth of suspected shabu
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — A man identified by authorities as a high-value individual (HVI) in the illegal drug trade was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Matiao, Mati…
Four Arrested as PDEA-PNP Bust Alleged Drug Den in Mati City
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — Four individuals were arrested after a joint anti-drug operation led to the dismantling of an alleged drug den in Barangay Dahican, Mati City, early Saturday…
Fisherman Dies After Severe Stomach Pain While Fishing Off Davao Oriental
MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL — A fishing vessel crew member died while on a fishing trip in the waters off Davao Oriental after reportedly suffering severe stomach pain, prompting his…
Floodwaters Overflow in Mati City as Rescue, Clearing Operations Continue After Heavy Rains
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — Heavy rains triggered flooding in several parts of Mati City on Thursday night, September 24, as water levels rose rapidly in creeks and low-lying communities,…
₱300,000 Necklace Stolen From Businessman in Armed Hold-Up in Mati City
MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL — A businessman was robbed at gunpoint after two armed men riding a motorcycle reportedly approached him outside his motorcycle parts shop in Don Luis, Barangay…
Laborer Killed in Knife Attack in Mati City; Suspect Arrested After Follow-Up Operation
A 41-year-old laborer was killed after he was allegedly stabbed by a co-worker following an earlier confrontation in Magapo-1, Barangay Central, Mati City, Davao Oriental, on Tuesday afternoon, September 15,…
18-Year-Old Arrested, 16-Year-Old Rescued in Reported “Riot Boys” Incident in Mati City
MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL — An 18-year-old man was arrested while a 16-year-old minor was taken into protective custody after they were reportedly involved in an incident involving a group…
Suspect in Alleged Attempted Rape of Grade 9 Student Arrested in Mati; 6.07 Grams of Suspected Shabu Seized
MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL — Police arrested a 36-year-old man allegedly linked to the attempted rape of a 14-year-old Grade 9 student near the Techno Park area in Mati City,…
Grade 9 Student Escapes Alleged Attempted Rape Near Techno Park in Mati City; P100,000 Reward Offered
MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL — A Grade 9 student reportedly escaped from an alleged attempted rape incident involving an unidentified driver near the Techno Park area in Barangay DMM, Mati…