Rare ‘birds of legend’ spotted in Davao region — DENR

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 01/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese crested tern (Thalasseus bernsteini), a rare and critically endangered bird species, has been spotted several times in the Philippines in January 2023, said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on…

Double Trouble: Plania makes comeback against Francisco in Tagum fight card

Glendale G. Rosal 12/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino boxing prospect, Mike “Magic” Plania makes his return in the ring on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2022, against Jeffrey Francisco in Sanman Boxing Promotions’ “Double Trouble” fight card in Tagum, Davao…

Father, accused of molesting, raping 2 minor daughters, nabbed in Talisay

Pegeeen Maisie Sararaña 10/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 45-year-old father, who left his hometown in Davao del Norte after he allegedly molested and raped his two minor daughters, was arrested in Barangay Pooc, Talisay City on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.…

TikTok challenge ‘gone awry’: Davao vlogger in hot water for ‘ligo’ challenge stunt

Jean Mangaluz - @inquirerdotnet 08/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A vlogger from Tagum City, Davao del Norte found herself in hot water after taking the “ligo challenge,” a popular trend on TikTok, to the next level — taking a bath while riding a motorcycle.…

Tagum City to host Penong’s 5150 Triathlon & Go For Gold Sprint on Sept 4

Glendale G. Rosal 08/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The triathlon fever spreads further south after the highly-successful Megaworld Cebu Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Mactan Newtown last August 7, 2022. This time it will invade Tagum City in Davao del Norte for…

NCR, four other provinces under GCQ ‘with heightened restrictions’ until July 31

Daphne Galvez 07/23/2021

MANILA, Philippines — General community quarantine (GCQ) “with heightened restrictions” will be in effect starting Friday, July 23, until July 31 in Metro Manila and provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Davao de Oro, and Davao del…

‘Bakwit School 7’ individuals released from detention

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/14/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nearly three months after they were detained, the seven individuals, who make up the so-called “Bakwit School 7”, were released at past 6 p.m. today, May 14. Chad Booc, Segundos Lagatos Melong, Benito…

DSWD to monitor Lumad children upon going home

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 02/20/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be monitoring the Lumad children who have been brought home to Talaingod, Davao del Norte on February 18, 2021, after being “rescued” by…

Farmer from Tagum City nabbed for extorting money from dad who posted on FB that his daughter was missing

Alven Marie A. Timtim 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The hardships of life drove a 32-year-old farmer from Barangay Lapu-lapu, Maco, Davao del Norte to take advantage of a father from Sogod town, Cebu, who was too worried about his daughter who…

WATCH: Students’ impromptu dance number at school goes viral

Immae Lachica 09/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—How do we get good grades? Comply with all the projects, ace your examinations, and go the extra mile in extracurricular activities. But this group of students from Davao del Norte shows us how to…

NBI raids Kapa founder’s house, offices in GenSan, Davao del Norte

06/11/2019

DIGOS CITY, Philippines — Authorities raided the house of the founder of Kabus Padatoon (Kapa) Ministry International in General Santos City, following President Duterte’s order on Saturday to close the firm and arrest its top officials. READ:…

Police name suspects in lawyer’s killing

Inquirer.net 02/17/2017

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The alleged mastermind and the gunman in the killing of an environmental lawyer eluded arrest on Friday morning. Lloyd Lancer Gonzaga, 34; and Romarico Benegi-an, 33, a native of Davao Del Norte, were…

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