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Davao City Councilor Lorenzo Benjamin Villafuerte said he is working with stakeholders for the passage of an ordinance that will incentivize business establishments hiring senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

MAWAB, Davao de Oro – Troops of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army swiftly responded to a reported fire involving a Davao Metro Shuttle bus bound for New Bataan, Davao de Oro, at Km. 67, Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Davao de Oro, on June 29,...

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, affecting the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). These are necessary to facilitate various line works along the Caliclic and Kinawitnon...

Unpopular Department Secretaries and individual Macalanang Officials holding Secretary Positions continue to cling to their posts, maybe for their own personal interest, bringging down to Negative 13 percent (-13) the latest rating of PBBM, the lowest (ne...

Authorities arrested up to 10 foreign nationals for allegedly violating immigration laws in various locations across Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, on June 26, 2026.

The Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) said that they assigned personnel at the newly opened interim cell landfill site located in Barangay New Carmen, Tugbok District to deter scavenging activity amid Department of the Environment and Natural Resou...

DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) arrested a 41-year-old male police personnel assigned to the Regional Personnel Security Unit (RPSU) 11 following a gun-toting incident at Diamond Street, Diho Subdivision, Barangay Cabantian, on June 22, 2...

For many students, a notebook, a pen, or a freshly prepared classroom may seem like simple things. But for young learners striving to build their future, these can make a meaningful difference in their confidence, motivation, and ability to learn.

Sustained joint military operations conducted by joint forces of frontline units under the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division resulted in the killing of a high-ranking leader and another member of the New People's Army and the capture of three high-powered f...

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City – The entire Caraga Region has reached a historic milestone in its pursuit of lasting peace and sustainable development following the declaration of the Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status across the regi...

Improved access to potable water supply is a major contributor in building more livable communities in Davao City. More residents can now enjoy reliable and uninterrupted water service, advancing their quality of life, such as those living in Emily Homes...

An increase in the generation charge, driven by higher Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) power supply prices, has caused an uptick in the overall residential rate of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) for the billing period of June 11 to...

DAVAO CITY-Following the expiration of a temporary waste disposal extension, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region 1I has officially ordered the permanent cessation of all dumping operation...

In the midst of Davao’s busy streets, the small spaces of the Davao City Agriculturist Office (CAgrO) Marfori Community Organic Garden at Marfori Subdivision, have been transformed into flourishing plots of greens, offering Dabawenyos a refreshing way to...

A total of P48, 609, 508 million worth of seized illegal drugs were destroyed here on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) clarifies the circumstances surrounding the power interruption that affected several areas in Tagum City on June 13 and extends its apology to customers for the inconvenience caused by the extended outage.