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                <![CDATA[  Transmission rates down in May 2026 electric bills   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Power transmission service provider NGCP announced a slight reduction in overall transmission rates of the end consumers this May following a reduction in transmission wheeling rates and ancillary services.  ]]>
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                Fri, 15 May 2026 09:51:38 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  ATO NA program equips Dabawenyo athletes   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The long hours of training, the discipline to balance academics with competition, and the sacrifices made by Dabawenyo athletes are now being given a greater purpose with the launching of the city’s Atong Taga-an og Oportunidad ang Nangandoy nga Atleta (ATO NA) Scholarship Program, dedicated to student-athletes.  ]]>
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                Thu, 14 May 2026 19:29:54 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  1,000 Barangay 23-C fire victims continue receiving aid from Duterte offices in Davao City   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY — More than 1,000 individuals displaced by a massive fire in Barangay 23-C along Quezon Boulevard here continue to receive assistance from the offices of First District Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II.  ]]>
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                Tue, 12 May 2026 16:50:33 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Kids with special needs receive therapy equipment from Aboitiz-Therma South   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City -  Serving more than a thousand children with special needs since its operation in 2025, the Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children (DCSNICC) caters to the overall well-being of the children, many of whom require continuous therapy and specialized support to improve their daily functioning and quality of life.  ]]>
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                Tue, 12 May 2026 14:42:24 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Sta. Cruz LGU commits better services, strengthen local programs after ranking as richest Municipality in Davao Region   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The Local Government of Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur  is committed to continue delivering  better services, strengthening  local programs, and investing  in sustainable development for its residents.  ]]>
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                Mon, 11 May 2026 13:54:14 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Davao City has  sufficient water supply amidst El Niño: DCWD   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City Water District assures that Davao City is enjoying sustainable water service amidst the El Niño period with the available water supply almost double the current water demand.  ]]>
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                Mon, 11 May 2026 12:09:54 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Duterte offices extend immediate relief to families displaced by massive Davao City fire   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY — The offices of Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II distributed immediate relief assistance early Saturday morning, May 9, to families affected by a massive fire that struck Barangay 23-C along Quezon Boulevard on Friday night, May 8, 2026.  ]]>
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                Sat, 09 May 2026 16:06:35 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  P3. 8-M  shabu seized in Mati drug bust   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Shabu with an estimated street value of P3. 8 million was seized in an anti-narcotics operation in Bay Walk, Barangay Central, Mati City, Davao Oriental on Friday night. May 8, 2026.  ]]>
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                Sat, 09 May 2026 13:49:29 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  ENCAP Building, Medical Mission Highlight Balikatan 41-2026 Culmination in Davao del Norte   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) activities under Balikatan 41-2026 officially culminated on May 6 with the successful turnover and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Engineering Civic Action Program (ENCAP) Multipurpose Building in Brgy. Tibulao, Carmen, Davao del Norte.  ]]>
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                Fri, 08 May 2026 17:52:38 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Davao City launches scholarship program for Dabawenyo athletes   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte signed Executive Order No. 15, Series of 2026, creating the ATO NA (Atong Taga-an og Oportunidad ang Nangandoy nga Atleta) Athletes’ Scholarship Program to recognize the growing number of young athletes who have represented Davao City in regional and national competitions.  ]]>
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                Fri, 08 May 2026 11:53:26 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Duterte offices extend immediate aid to fire-affected families   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY – The offices of Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II distributed immediate relief aid to fire victims on Rose Street, Sabroso, Barangay 76-A Bucana in Davao City on Wednesday evening, May 6.  ]]>
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                Thu, 07 May 2026 00:20:15 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Over 400 beneficiaries served 𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ PhilHealth Regional Office (PRO) XI successfully delivered essential healthcare services to over 400 beneficiaries during the “𝗬𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮, 𝗬𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗣 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼” event held at Ayala Malls Abreeza in celebration of Labor Day.  ]]>
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                Wed, 06 May 2026 15:28:22 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Davao City boosts anti cervical cancer srive   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The Davao City Health Office (CHO) intensified its efforts against cervical cancer, ensuring that women are protected through free and accessible services.  ]]>
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                Tue, 05 May 2026 20:32:43 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  EastMinCom, Davao del Norte push whole-of-nation approach to sustain peace, attract investments   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Lieutenant General Adonis Ariel G. Orio, Commander of the AFP's Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) paid a courtesy call on Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib, on May 5, 2026 reaffirming strong civil-military cooperation in sustaining peace, security, and inclusive development in the province.  ]]>
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                Tue, 05 May 2026 20:26:42 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Former conflict zone becomes learning site for CMU biology students in Bukidnon   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ MARAMAG, Bukidnon - A total of 130 Evolutionary Biology (BIO48) students from Central Mindanao University (CMU) conducted a successful two-day Evolutionary Biology field study at Mount Malimumu, Barangay Magkalungay, San Fernando, Bukidnon, on April 24 and 25, 2026.  ]]>
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                Tue, 05 May 2026 13:10:41 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Sara Duterte, Raffy Tulfo Tied in Early 2028 Preference Poll — But Survey Framed as Two-Name Choice   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ A nationwide survey by Pulse Asia Research Inc. shows Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Raffy Tulfo statistically tied in early voter preference for the 2028 presidential race, each securing 46 percent support among respondents.  ]]>
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                Tue, 05 May 2026 12:52:35 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Church leaders declare support for VP Sara Duterte, distance themselves from Rep. Abante   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ A group of church leaders and pastors from various Baptist congregations have publicly declared their support for Vice President Sara Duterte, while clarifying that fellow religious leader and lawmaker Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante does not represent their collective position.  ]]>
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                Mon, 04 May 2026 15:14:31 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  P 52-M WORTH OF UNDOCUMENTED CIGARETTES SEIZED OFF DAVAO ORIENTAL   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City – A joint maritime patrol conducted by the Naval Task Force 71 (NTF71) under Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM), in coordination with the PNP Regional Maritime Unit 1I, resulted in the apprehension of a motor banca transporting approximately P 52 million worth of undocumented cigarettes off the waters of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental on May 1, 2026.  ]]>
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                Mon, 04 May 2026 11:27:20 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  20 Chinese arrested for immigration breaches, illegal mining airlifted  to Manila   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) confirms the successful airlift of 20 Chinese nationals to Metro Manila on April 30 through the Tactical Operations Wing – Eastern Mindanao (TOW-EM), reinforcing ongoing inter-agency efforts to uphold immigration and environmental laws.  ]]>
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                Sun, 03 May 2026 08:45:44 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  SM Supermalls and DOLE launch nationwide Labor Day Job Fairs   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ In celebration of Labor Day, SM Supermalls reaffirms its dedication to supporting Filipino job seekers by providing accessible employment opportunities through strategic partnerships and nationwide job fairs.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Davao City hits 2M tourist arrivals in 2025   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The City Government of Davao reached a new milestone in 2025, welcoming over 2 million visitors and sustaining momentum with a 17.38 percent increase in March 2026 compared to the numbers recorded in the same month last year.  ]]>
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                Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:42:51 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Delaying vital SIDC bridge could affect consumers in Samal: DCM   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Consumer group urges government to ensure funding for vital infrastructure project  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Bong Go honors volunteer responders and cites continuing push for health, disaster response, and grassroots service, attends RECON Philippines 34th National Convention in Davao City   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Senator Christopher "Bong" Go personally attended the 34th National Convention of the Radio Emergency Communication Operation Network (RECON) Philippines Inc. on Saturday, April 25, in Davao City, where he recognized the organization and its volunteer members for their role in emergency communication, disaster response, and community service.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Over 1,800 residents of Dinagat Islands benefit from  NFEM’s medical mission   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The Philippine Navy, through Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) spearheaded the successful Civil Military Operations from the Sea (CMOFTS) activity in Brgy. Carmen, Loreto, Dinagat Islands on April 24, 2026.  ]]>
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                Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:47:45 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Duterte honors court stenographers’ quiet but vital role in justice system   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY — In a message delivered on April 23, Vice Mayor Rigo Duterte paid tribute to the often unseen yet indispensable role of court stenographers, emphasizing their quiet contribution to upholding justice and the rule of law.  ]]>
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                Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:55:15 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  20 Chinese Nationals nabbed for immigration violations   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao de Oro - Some 20 Chinese nationals were arrested for violations of immigration laws during the immigration operation for the service of Mission Orders 2026-151 and 152 in Pantukan, Davao de Oro and Tagum City, Davao del Norte.  ]]>
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                Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:27:45 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  EastMinCom affirms commitment to peace, stability, development   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City — The Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) conducted its 1st Quarter Calendar Year 2026 Command-level Campaign Progress Review and Assessment (CPRA) on April 21, led by its Commander, Lt. Gen. Adonis Ariel G. Orio PA, as part of efforts to sustain operational gains and refine strategic direction across its area of responsibility.  ]]>
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                Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:46:38 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Seven-year-old libel case vs Trillanes transferred to Mandaluyong court   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Now on its seventh year, the libel case filed in 2018 by Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte and lawyer Manases Carpio against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV has been transferred from Davao City to a Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Mandaluyong  ]]>
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                Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:03:31 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Power interruptions on April 22 and 25 in Davao City   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Wednesday
and Saturday, April 22 and 25, in the southern part of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate
line and substation works at Binugao Substation.  ]]>
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                Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:12:52 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  CTTMO implements traffic scheme for Buhangin underpass   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) issued a traffic advisory on the temporary road closure of the Buhangin underpass from April 17 to May 11, 2026 to carry out essential repairs, ensuring that travel remains safe and efficient across the city.  ]]>
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                Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  CENRO prioritizes safety of workers amid rising heat index   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/local-news/cenro-prioritizes-safety-of-workers-amid-rising-heat-index</link>
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                <![CDATA[ To ensure the welfare of street sweepers amid high heat index being experienced in the city, the City Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) advised sweepers and other support staff on duty to hydrate and strategically conduct their tasks, especially those assigned during peak hours.  ]]>
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                Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:41:58 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  AboitizPower, Davao Light inaugurate Davao–Samal submarine cable interconnection   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through Davao Light and Power Company, has inaugurated the submarine cable interconnection linking the Island Garden City of Samal to the Davao City mainland grid, marking a major step toward improving power reliability on the island.  ]]>
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                Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:33:38 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Davao City to incentivize electric vehicles   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/top-stories/davao-city-to-incentivize-electric-vehicles</link>
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                <![CDATA[ The Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Environment is now finalizing the draft and committee report for the Electric Vehicle Ordinance of Davao City, which will specifically provide regulations on the use of EVs in the city.  ]]>
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                Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:29:22 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Davao-Manado flight revival to cut travel time to 1 hour   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY — The planned revival of the direct air route between Davao City and Manado is expected to dramatically transform travel between the two cities, cutting travel time from the current 19-hour journey to just over an hour once direct flights resume.  ]]>
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                Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:23:19 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  4ID's intensified operations weaken CTG remnants; neutralize NPA  leader, member in Surigao del Sur   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/local-news/4id-s-intensified-operations-weaken-ctg-remnants--neutralize-npa-leader--member-in-surigao-del-sur</link>
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                <![CDATA[ CAGAYAN DE ORO - Through sustained focused military operations, the 30th Infantry (Fight On) Battalion of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army, successfully engaged remaining members of the Communist Terrorist Group in the mountainous area of Brgy. San Roque, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur on April 17, 2026.  ]]>
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                Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:57:22 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  10ID-YWAM partnership serves over 10k IPs in  Talaingod Medical Outreach   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ A total of 10,222 residents, largely from the Ata-Manobo communities, benefited from a 3-day Medical, Dental, and Community Outreach Program led by Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Ships Philippines, in partnership with the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army, the 60th Infantry (Mediator) Battalion, and the Local Government Unit of Talaingod held on April 15–17, 2026, at Brgy. San Isidro, Talaingod, Davao del Norte.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Sen. Bong Go’s team provides aid to families of Marilog victims after truck crashes into covered court in Davao City, leaving multiple fatalities   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Families of victims of a deadly vehicular accident in Barangay Marilog in Davao City received assistance on Wednesday, April 15, as the team of Senator Christopher "Bong" Go extended support to those affected by the incident that claimed several lives.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  171 Davao City residents receive free medical, eye checkups in Barangay 1-A   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY – A total of 171 residents of Barangay 1-A benefited from free medical and eye checkups during a community medical mission on Wednesday, April 15, led by the offices of First District Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II.  ]]>
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                Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:06:47 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Gov't services continue on Fridays despite flexible work arrangements   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The City Government of Davao will continue delivering essential services and transactions to the public despite the adoption of flexible work week arrangements starting Friday.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Inside the Dabawenyo kitchen: Davao City food crawl showcases heirloom and homegrown flavors   ]]>
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            <link>https://newsfortph.com/top-stories/inside-the-dabawenyo-kitchen--davao-city-food-crawl-showcases-heirloom-and-homegrown-flavors</link>
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                <![CDATA[ Beyond the durian, waling-waling and mountain peaks, the soul of Davao City has always been found through the steaming bowls of native delicacies, the aroma of freshly baked bread, and the bustling energy of night markets where generations of Dabawenyos have gathered to eat, share, and celebrate.  ]]>
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                Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:10:04 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  NFEM receives donated a speedboat, bolstering maritime. Security operations   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City — The Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) formally received a donated speedboat from Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corporation (PMFTC) during a Turnover and Blessing Ceremony held at Naval Station Felix Apolinario Beach Park on April 14, 2026. The acquisition strengthens the unit’s capability to carry out its maritime security and law enforcement mandates.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  PS3-Talomo ranks no. 1 in Davao Region for enforcement of city ordinance   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City- Police Station 3 (PS3) - Talomo has officially been awarded as the Top 1 station in the enforcement of city ordinances for the 1st Quarter of 2026, solidifying its position as the leading police station not just in the city, but in the entire Davao Region.  ]]>
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                Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  DCPO intensifies manhunt ops vs jewelry store robbery suspects   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY: The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) intensified their manhunt operations against the suspects of the the robbery hold-up incident that transpired  at a jewelry store inside a mall in Buhangin, Davao City, on Saturday noontime, April 11, 2026.  ]]>
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                Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:14:04 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  RMC Law students host community forum on Digital Consumer Rights and Economic Resilience in Davao City   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY, Philippines — To empower local consumers in an increasingly complex digital and economic landscape, the Consumer Protection class of 2026 of The Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc. (RMC) School of Law hosted an educational forum entitled “Maalamon, Mabinantayon, ug Malambuong Konsyumer sa Digital nga Panahon” on April 11, 2026 at Barangay Sto. Niño, Tugbok District, this city.  ]]>
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                Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:09:35 +0900
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                <![CDATA[  Customs Commissioner  inspects P156-M smuggled  cigarettes in  Davao Port   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY - Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of P156. 4 million seized smuggled cigarettes on Thursday, April 9 at the Port of Davao warehouse in Sasa, this city.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Eight far-flung barangays received satellite internet   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The City Government of Davao, through the City Mayor’s Office, turned over satellite internet kits to eight barangays located in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs). This initiative forms part of the City Mayor’s thrust to ensure connectivity across all 182 barangays of Davao City.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Port of Davao completes delivery of 732 abandoned ‘balikbayan’ boxes to OFWs in Davao Region   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ DAVAO CITY- Some 732 ‘balikbayan’ boxes abandoned by unscrupulous freight forwarders at Port of Davao here have already been delivered to the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families, according to Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Davao City LGU: No motorcades in Davao City   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The City Government of Davao has temporarily suspended the approval and issuance of permits to motorcade applications amid the oil crisis brought by the ongoing tension in some parts of the Middle East.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Over 700 public drinking, liquor ban violators apprehended   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Davao City’s Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) apprehended a total of 729 violators of the Comprehensive Liquor Code from January to March 2026.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[  Hallmark Mining Corporation Honors Women’s Contributions to Community Development   ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ As progressive as it truly is, Hallmark Mining Corporation (HMC) does not undervalue women in the community—it empowers them. Through the creation of the Women’s and Farmers’ Association, HMC recognizes and strengthens the vital role women play in community development.  ]]>
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                Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:39:27 +0900
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