NATIONAL
Solons hit suspension of Davao-Samal bridge
Photo courtesy: DPWH DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council expressed serious concerns on the possible economic impact on the region’s economy should the Supreme Court’s Writ of Kalikasan lead to a suspension of the construction of the vital Samal Island–Davao City bridge. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chair of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means,...
REGIONAL
PNP Recom lauds Davao City stable peace and order status
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Newly appointed acting Police Regional Office–11 regional director, Police Brig. General Joseph R. Arguelles, commended the peace and order situation in Davao City during his first ten days in office, describing it as “very peaceful and calm” . “Davao City is truly a beautiful place. The peace and serenity...
OPINION
Peaceful Cities(Editorial by Jun Ledesma)
Peaceful cities do not come as a matter of course. It is a product of uncompromising leadership, law enforcement and discipline among others. This year’s most peaceful cities in the Philippines are Dumaguete and Davao. The two cities have distinct attributes however. Dumaguete City total land area is about 34 square kilometers with a population...
BUSINESS
Calibration and Verification Services for 50 mm to 200 mm water meters temporarily unavailable
Davao City Water District advises that its calibration and verification services for 50 mm to 200 mm water meters are temporarily unavailable starting July 11, 2025 until further notice. The DCWD management explains that the reference meters used for large meter testing will undergo annual calibration to ensure that these will provide accurate and reliable...