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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.

The Department of Health (DOH) Davao Region, together with partner local government units, celebrated notable achievements during the 2026 Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) National Mayors Forum held on June 9–10, 2026 at New Frontier Th...

The Davao City Health Office (CHO) has seen a decrease in the cases of dengue in the city by 61.53 percent from January to May this year compared to the same period in 2025.

Davao City recorded a 5.7-percent inflation rate in May 2026, down by 1.3 percentage points from 7 percent in April, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority- Davao Region Inflation Report for the month of May issued, which was on June 11, 2026.

To help support critical communications following the recent earthquake in southern Mindanao, PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the PLDT Group, has partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the local government un...

BALUT ISLAND, Sarangani, Davao Occidental – The Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) Sinaya, Commodore Ireneo D. Battung visited Balut Island, Municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, on June 12, 2026, primarily to engage with and boost the morale of d...

MAWAB, Davao de Oro – Joint Task Force (JTF) Agila intensified its humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations across earthquake-affected communities in Sarangani Province and Davao Occidental, working alongside local government units,...

DAVAO CITY — In a gesture of solidarity on Independence Day, Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II personally visited families displaced by the recent fire in Barangay 19-B and brought another round of assistance to affected residents.a