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DAVAO CITY - Some 2,000 families affected by a huge fire incident here on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 25) received immediate assistance from the Office of First Congressional District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte shortly after the incident.

Vaping use has been rising in the Philippines, particularly among teens. With the law allowing the use of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products for 18-year-olds and above, vapes, including disposable or single-use ones, have swamped the market. Wit...

DAVAO CITY- Troopers under Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division handed over Sunday morning (Feb 26) to the family the remains of a slain member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), who was killed in an encounter in Sta. Margarita, Baggao, Cagayan...

Davao City First Congressional District Representatives Paolo Duterte and Lone District, Benguet, Representative Eric Yap have sought the passage of a measure that would categorically exclude persons convicted of heinous crimes from availing themselves of...

DAVAO CITY – More than 1,000 families affected by the recent flash floods here received relief assistance from the Office of the First Congressional District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte on Wednesday (Feb. 2).

DAVAO CITY- Creating a feasibility study, partnering with the local private tourism sector, and having a long-term tourism plan were among the factors which Vice-President Sara Z. Duterte bared led to a highly successful tourism program in Davao City duri...

DAVAO CITY- The provincial government of Davao del Norte has provided aid to the 2,312 families affected by the recent flooding incident in Carmen, Davao del Norte due to heavy downpour caused by localized thunderstorms.

In a bid to showcase the diverse tourism destinations and experiences in Davao City, travel agents in Davao Region have prepared exciting tours for MiceCon 2023 delegates.

DAVAO CITY (PIA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-XI) has commenced its validation and registration of a total of 73,598 potential household beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilya Set 12 in Davao Region.

DAVAO CITY- Though leprosy was eliminated by the World Health Organization in 1998. The Department of Health through its National Leprosy Control Program wants to totally eradicate local transmission by 2030.

A total of 150 locally-made products were displayed in the Provincial Capitol Lobby during the official opening ceremony of the Bulawanong Dibuhista Arts Exhibit on February 20, 2023.

DAVAO CITY- In support of the two-day medical missions conducted by the office of Davao City 1st District Councilor, Honorable Tek Ocampo, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated assorted medicines for the children and elderly.

DAVAO CITY- The City Transportation and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) here will conduct an education drive for drivers who do not have a Public Utility Vehicle ID.

DAVAO CITY (PIA) – The “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” Program (BP2P) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the region has served a total of 367 families consisting of 1,072 members, as of end of 2022.

DAVAO CITY (PIA) – The Department of Health Region XI has recorded a total of 1,412 cases of the Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Davao Region for the period covering January 1 to February 11, 2023.

DAVAO CITY- Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) Deputy Commander, Brigadier General Consolito P. Yecla has received a prestigious award following the successful campaign against insurgency during his stint as brigade commander in Davao Region.