Pangilinan seeks probe into P700M suspected rice smuggling

Leonel Abasola - Philippine News Agency 10/27/2026

MANILA — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is calling for an investigation into nearly P700 million worth of suspected smuggled rice seized at the ports of Davao and Limay, Bataan, citing the apparent lack of prosecutions against major…

Duterte-linked firm bagged 49 service contracts from Davao offices

Keith Clores 09/22/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Government offices in the Davao Region awarded 49 food service contracts to a corporation linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) official who testified on Tuesday.…

Davao to host full-distance IRONMAN race in 2027

Glendale G. Rosal 09/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sunrise Events Inc. (SEI) and the IRONMAN Group Philippines have officially unveiled the second full-distance IRONMAN race in the country, with Davao City set to host the inaugural IRONMAN Davao on June 13,…

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts waters off Baganga, Davao Oriental

07/28/2026

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Baganga, Davao Oriental, at 7:06 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). PHIVOLCS said the earthquake’s epicenter was located about…

SLA chair hails Cebu support, eyes Bohol or Davao as next host

Glendale G. Rosal 07/07/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The successful staging of the 2026 Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase has prompted organizers to explore bringing the international grassroots basketball tournament to either Bohol or Davao next year. SLA Chairman…

Bato Dela Rosa camp surrenders 20 firearms in Davao –PNP

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 06/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Firearms owned by Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa had been surrendered to authorities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. The PNP said the 20 firearms were turned over to the Regional Civil Security Unit…

Juvenile Philippine Eagle sighting reported in Davao watershed

Dennis Atienza Maliwanag 05/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A juvenile Philippine Eagle was observed within the Panigan-Tamugan Subwatershed in Davao City during a habitat assessment carried out from May 5 to May 8. The assessment team included representatives from the Department of…

7 dead in Davao landslides

Che Palicte 02/20/2026

DAVAO CITY – Seven people were killed in two separate landslides in Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental, according to reports from local government units (LGUs) on Friday. The municipal government of Monkayo, Davao de Oro, confirmed through…

IRONMAN Davao 70.3: 800 triathletes expected to compete

Glendale G. Rosal 01/29/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The IRONMAN Davao 70.3 race on March 22 at Talomo Bay has attracted more than 800 triathletes from 25 countries. The expected turnout was announced by Princess Galura, president of Sunrise Events, the…

P33-M Megalotto jackpot to be split by 2 bettors from Davao, NCR

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 01/22/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Two bettors from Davao del Sur province and the National Capital Region (NCR) would split the P33.3-million jackpot of Wednesday night’s Megalotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)…

Marcos, Duterte are ‘king, queen of corruption,’ say Davao protesters

Germelina Lacorte - @inquirerdotnet 11/30/2025

An estimated 300 protesters, mostly youth, women, workers, and even some lawyers, joined the march along the entire stretch of Roxas Boulevard here.…

Digos village chief killing: Bounty hits P5.5-M

Che Palicte 11/28/2025

DAVAO CITY – The bounty for information on the killers of Digos City Barangay Captain Oscar “Dodong” Bucol Jr. has reached P5.5 million, officials announced Thursday. The victim was shot multiple times during a Facebook Live broadcast from…

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