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DAVAO CITY — The Mindanao power grid is expected to be placed under Yellow Alert from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 31, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has intensified its security preparations for the upcoming inauguration and grand opening of the Kingdome, Tuesday September 1, 2026.

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) joined the nation in commemorating the 95th National Heroes Day on Monday, August 31, at Osmeña Park in Davao City.

DAVAO CITY — A total of 103 individuals were arrested by the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) in a series of law enforcement operations conducted from August 23 to 29, 2026.

As Filipinos commemorate National Heroes Day on Monday, August 31, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged the public to remember that heroism is not limited to extraordinary acts recorded in history, saying it can also be found in simple acts of kindness and...

The 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division of the Philippine Army marked National Heroes Day on August 31 with a 12.7-kilometer foot march, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifices of Filipino heroes.

Tourist arrivals in Davao City continued their upward trend, reaching more than 1 million visitors as of June 2026, according to the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO).

DAVAO CITY — The Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) marked its 20th founding anniversary on August 28, highlighting its accomplishments in maintaining peace and security across Eastern Mindanao.

Arestado ang isang umano’y kilalang drug personality sa isinagawang buy-bust operation ng mga tauhan ng Davao del Sur Provincial Office ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 11 (PDEA RO11), katuwang ang Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit ng...

A 26-year-old man was arrested after authorities seized around five kilograms of suspected marijuana during a buy-bust operation in Davao City on Friday afternoon, August 28.

About 700 residents and beneficiaries received free government and community-based services during the Davao City Police Office’s (DCPO) OPLAN KALINAW III held Friday, August 28, at the Barangay New Valencia Gym, Tugbok District, Davao City.

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said that millions of low-income Filipinos stand to benefit from a legislation institutionalizing free housing through usufruct, a legal arrangement that grants families the right to occupy and enjoy government land and hou...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated that funds held by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) must ultimately be used to provide better healthcare benefits to Filipinos, stressing that PhilHealth exists to protect patients from med...

DAVAO CITY — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte met with a senior foreign affairs official from Fujian Province, China, to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation in key sectors, particularly agriculture and healthcare.

The Davao City Justice Zone (DCJZ) is being positioned for wider regional support following its presentation during the Third Quarter meeting of the Regional Research Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC).

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the first bank in the Philippines and the oldest in Southeast Asia, continues to grow alongside communities in Mindanao as it celebrates its 175th anniversary since its founding on August 1, 1851.