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The last float has passed, the last notes of the kulintang and agong have faded into the night, and the crowns have been passed to the new Hiyas.

PANABO CITY, Davao del Norte — A new power substation of Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. is expected to strengthen electricity supply for businesses and communities in Panabo City and nearby areas as industrial activity continues to expand in Davao del Nor...

DAVAO CITY — Revenue generated by the Davao City Economic Enterprise (CEE) rose by 8.40 percent in July 2026, driven largely by stronger collections from public market and slaughterhouse operations.

DAVAO CITY — Agriculture remains a key focus sector in Mindanao as the region seeks to strengthen its role in the country’s economic growth, according to Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Assistant Secretary Romeo M. Montenegro.

DAVAO CITY — Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go and the Marcos administration’s economic managers brought the government’s economic and investment agenda to Mindanao during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) in Davao City on Monday, highlighting the re...

DAVAO CITY — Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) will shift all classes under its Higher Education Unit, including the College of Law, to an online modality from August 24 to 29, 2026, as part of measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its universit...

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) conducted a coordination visit with Ateneo de Davao University on Saturday, August 22, as part of efforts to strengthen security measures and cooperation between police and school authorities.

DAVAO CITY — Four individuals were arrested after authorities dismantled an alleged drug den during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 33-D, Davao City on Friday night, August 21.

DAVAO CITY — The high airfare prices for flights from Manila and other parts of the country to Davao City are being attributed to strong passenger demand, according to the Davao City Tourism Operations Office.

The Davao Consumer Movement is opposing the proposed renewal of the congressional franchise of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO), saying consumers in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro deserve reliable and stable power service.

Authorities are investigating a shooting incident involving members of the Blaan tribe in the boundary area of Tampakan, South Cotabato, and Kiblawan, Davao del Sur.

DAVAO CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) Davao City is working with the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and the city government to strengthen security measures in schools following the recent shooting incident in Zamboanga City.

DAVAO CITY — Police arrested a suspect in connection with the double murder reported in Barangay Manambulan, Tugbok District, Davao City, following a hot pursuit operation on Wednesday.

DAVAO CITY — A total of 554 public schools in the Davao Region have public address systems, while 771 are equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, based on the School Safety and Security Audit Round 2 Tracker as of August 10, 2026 of the De...

DAVAO CITY — A majority of Dabawenyos surveyed by the University of Mindanao-Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO) said they do not believe the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has been conducted fairly.

By Vee Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, August 19, said she supports legislation requiring social media platforms to prevent minors from creating accounts following the fatal shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamb...