Cebu suspends classes, limits work after Davao quake felt across Visayas

Pia Piquero 10/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several local government units (LGUs) across Cebu have suspended classes and government work on Friday, October 10. This follows the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental, and…

Torre vs Baste:  PNP chief says all set for boxing match

Jason Sigales 07/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III says all is set for his boxing match against acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte. Torre said the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Malate, Manila…

Dutertes lose ground: Marcos allies sweep Davao region elections

Eldie Aguirre, Germelina Lacorte 05/15/2025

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Dutertes may have tightened their grip on Davao City during the recently concluded midterm elections, but their hold appears to be slipping away in the provinces of the Davao Region, where mostly…

PBA likely to cancel All-Star Weekend

Ivan Stewart Saldajeno - Philippine News Agency 04/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is now leaning toward a total cancellation of the 2025 All-Star Weekend. Commissioner Willie Marcial said on Wednesday night, just as the league resumed action after the Holy Week break…

PBA All-Star Weekend in jeopardy due to Davao tension

Ivan Stewart Saldajeno - Philippine News Agency 04/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Unless they can forge an agreement for a new location, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) could completely call off its scheduled All-Star Weekend. Commissioner Willie Marcial announced on Wednesday night that the league is…

Davao football squads shine in 19th Thirsty Football Cup

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Davaoeño football teams stamped their class in the 19th Thirsty Football Cup over the weekend at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) football field, clinching multiple titles across various age groups. Leading the…

Dutertes battle to keep power in Davao

Inquirer Mindanao 03/29/2025

DAVAO CITY—As the local campaign starts, the powerful Duterte dynasty will begin to feel the crippling absence of its leaders as their crucial battle for political survival unfolds. Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is seeking to retake…

3 PH eagles transferred to Mahagnao, Leyte from Davao

Faith Argosino 03/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on Saturday, March 22, that it has transferred three of its birds from its center in Davao to Mahagnao in Leyte province. According to PEF, those that were…

Privatization of Davao International Airport now underway

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/14/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Following the privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said on Monday that the privatization for Davao International Airport is now underway. Bautista confirmed this in an interview…

Garma: ‘Davao template’ on illegal drugs applied in entire PH

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 10/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Retired police colonel Royina Garma confirmed that the past administration adopted a so-called “Davao template” in terms of the war against illegal drugs. Garma, during her testimony at the House of Representatives’ quad committee…

Solon calls on gov’t to dismantle Quiboloy’s ‘Davao mafia’

Faith Argosino 09/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines – A lawmaker called on the government to dismantle what he described as a “Davao mafia” that reportedly allowed fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy to hide by allegedly constructing an underground facility. Manila Second District Rep.…

Yee reflects on accident after impressive IRONMAN 70.3 Davao race

Glendale G. Rosal 08/14/2024

Cebu City, Philippines—Rising Cebuano triathlete Franklin Ferdie Yee has defied the odds, bouncing back from a harrowing road accident to make an impressive mark in the world of triathlon. Yee said he never expected that he would…

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