NATIONAL
VP Sara joins Davaowenyos in Kadayawan opening rites
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte joined Dabavaoeños at the Thanksgiving Mass at San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City, marking the formal opening of the 2026 Kadayawan Festival last Thursday. Duterte said she was pleased to attend the Thanksgiving Mass, presided over by Romulo G. Valles and attended by city officials,...
REGIONAL
Council to bolster mental health and school security
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is strengthening mental health services and school safety following recent violent incidents involving students in different parts of the country. Councilor Lorenzo Villafuerte, chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, said the city already has programs under its Mental Health Code but needs more social...
OPINION
ANG PAGSAULOG SA KADAYAWAN 2026 (KONG AKOY PASULTIHON by Marlon Gayog)
photo courtesy: Kadayawan sa Davao facebook page Sa matag pag-abot sa Kadayawan, ang Davao ug ang tibuok Mindanao nagpintal sa kaugmaon sa mabulukon nga mga banderitas, sa humok nga tingog sa mga lumad nga nag-awit sa ilang kabilin, ug sa daghang tawo nga nagtapok aron magsaulog sa grasya sa Dios. Karon 2026 — lahi ang...
BUSINESS
Davao Light eyes 20-MGW power deal with Therma South
Photo courtesy: Aboitiz Power By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. is in talks with Therma South Inc. to secure 20 megawatts of additional power through an emergency power supply agreement to reduce its reliance on the costly Wholesale Electricity Spot Market. DLPC President and Chief Operating Officer Henriczar Tia...