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DAVAO CITY — The Department of Agriculture-Davao Region has clarified that there is currently no confirmed African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Davao de Oro.

By Vee Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, August 6, defended her recent visits to detained political figures, saying there was nothing wrong with visiting persons deprived of liberty and offering them sympathy.

DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Navy, through the Intelligence Unit of Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM), recently arrested an American national here who is wanted for three counts of assault in his hometown in Massachusetts.

DAVAO CITY — Three residential houses were destroyed in a fire that struck Santo Rosario, Km. 12, Barangay Sasa, Wednesday evening, August 5, 2026.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated earlier calls for stronger security measures and reliable emergency medical services in schools following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old student inside Las Piñas National High School, stressing that educationa...

By Vee Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao expects a large turnout of pilgrims as the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage visits selected churches and communities in Davao City and nearby areas from August 7 to 10 this year.

Seven individuals including the boat captain were rescued from a submerged motorbanca in the vicinity waters off Kilometer 10, Barangay Sasa, Davao City, on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 2026.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go personally attended a distribution of assistance for residents from different sectors in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, on Saturday, August 1.

The Davao City government promulgated the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for City Ordinance No. 049-25, Series of 2025, through Executive Order No. 23, ensuring the effective rollout of annual financial assistance for qualified Persons with Disa...

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) posted a net income of PHP24.9 billion in the first half of 2026. The results reflect a business environment that remained challenging for the banking industry, with Metrobank’s core businesses providing stead...

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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has proposed a nationwide ban on gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to curb excessive and irresponsible gambling behavior while protecting minors and other vulnerable groups.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go renewed his push to make essential health services more accessible to Filipinos, particularly those living in remote and underserved communities, as a new Super Health Center was formally turned over in Balo-i, Lanao del Nort...

Proposed reforms in the power sector must translate into tangible savings for ordinary households and not remain mere promises, particularly as Filipino families continue to grapple with the rising cost of basic necessities.

DAVAO CITY - Anti-narcotics agents destroyed an alleged drug den and arrested its operator and three cohorts during a joint buy-bust operation in Purok Centro, Barangay Matiao, Mati City, Davao Oriental, on Thursday morning, July 30, 2026.

By Vee Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed that supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte will hold a rally at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, to protest his detention.