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The Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) recorded 14,126 dispositions for violations of local ordinances across the Davao Region from October 12 to 20, 2026, as part of its continuing efforts to maintain public order and promote safer communities.

Task Force Davao brought together around 160 members of the Balik Islam community for the 2nd Balik Islam Congress 2026 in Davao City on October 17, focusing on peace-building, interfaith understanding, community concerns, and stronger cooperation with lo...

Several local government units are looking into Davao City’s security practices as a possible model for improving public safety in their respective areas, Task Force Davao Commander Col. Rodrigo Marinas Jr.

DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has vowed to hold its personnel accountable for any violations of the law following the arrest of a police corporal during an entrapment operation involving the alleged illegal sale of cigarettes in Governo...

DAVAO CITY (PIA) — The City Government of Davao through the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) in partnership with the Office of Civil Defense Region XI and other government agencies, is bolstering the preparedness of Davao City resid...

A policewoman and three other individuals were arrested during an entrapment operation in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, on Saturday evening, October 17, 2026, with authorities seizing seven master cases of cigarettes.

DAVAO CITY — Task Force Davao Commander Colonel Rodrigo Marinas Jr. said there is no direct threat in Davao City, but authorities continue to maintain heightened security preparedness to guard against possible threats.

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) is investigating possible illegal street racing activities linked to the four-vehicle collision along MacArthur Highway in Toril, Davao City, on October 8, 2026.

By Vee Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Land Transportation Office in Davao Region (LTO-Davao) has noted about 72,133 traffic apprehensions from January to September this year, collecting over P120 million in fines as it intensified enforcement against traffic vi...

The Davao City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO) is strengthening its preparations for the possible impacts of strong El Niño by expanding access to agricultural machinery and irrigation support to help Dabawenyo farmers protect their crops and improve farm...

The Davao City Water District (DCWD) assured residents on Wednesday, October 14 that the city’s water supply remains stable despite the looming threat of Super El Niño, while urging the public to continue conserving water.

DAVAO CITY — Police arrested a suspected high-value drug personality known by the alias “Javar” during a search warrant operation in Barangay Binugao, Toril, on October 14, 2026, according to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).

A suspect was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing incident in Matina Crossing, Davao City, on October 6, 2026, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported.

A live-in couple was arrested after authorities seized more than half a kilo of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Miguel, Compostela, Davao de Oro, on Saturday afternoon, October 10.

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) has welcomed a new partnership among the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), and the Philippine Commu...

Two people were killed after a lone gunman opened fire on them inside a gasoline station in Barangay Nanyo, Panabo City, Davao del Norte, at around 1:40 p.m. on Friday, October 9.