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…
Two Arrested in Mati City for Online Sexual Exploitation of Minors; Five Youth Rescued
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — Two individuals suspected of operating an online sexual exploitation scheme involving minors were arrested during an entrapment operation conducted by law enforcement authorities in two…
8 Drug Suspects Arrested, Two Drug Dens Dismantled in Davao Region Operations
DAVAO REGION, Philippines — Authorities dismantled two suspected drug dens and arrested eight individuals in separate anti-illegal drug operations conducted by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Region…
Public School Principal Among Those Arrested in Mati City Drug Den Bust
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — Authorities raided a suspected drug den in Barangay Central on Monday afternoon, arresting three individuals—including a public school principal—during an anti-illegal drug operation that has…
Two Arrested in Entrapment Operation Over Illegal Gasoline Trade in Mati City
Authorities arrested two individuals in an entrapment operation targeting the illegal sale of gasoline in Mati City on February 25, 2026, as police intensified efforts to curb unlawful fuel distribution…
7 Dead in Landslides in Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental Amid Heavy Rains
At least seven people died in two separate landslide incidents in Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental as continuous heavy rains triggered by a shear line and easterlies caused soil…
Barangay Councilor Arrested in Drug Bust, Betrays Public Trust in Mati City
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…
₱340,000 Worth of Shabu Seized in Buy-Bust Operation in Mati City
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…
₱1.44-M Shabu, Firearm Seized in Search Warrant Operation in Mati City
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…
CIDG Nabs Stepdad, No. 4 Regional Most Wanted for Repeated Rape of Minor in Cross-Border Manhunt
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…