The Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement chaired by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday (March 10) tackled all the 35 bills and resolutions on its agenda, reinforcing his “no backlog” policy in the committees he leads. Among those approved for committee report was Senate Bill No. 934, authored by Senator Jinggoy Estrada,…
Davao City is festive. The Most Livable and Most Peaceful City in the country is celebrating its 89th Araw ng Dabaw and for varied reasons. It is now listed in the exclusive 10 richest cities in the Philippines and more. With its healthy investment climate capitalists from all over the country have partnered with local…
In Photo: Motorcycle-riding Sen. Bong Go reaches out to Davao city fire victims. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go personally visited families displaced by a recent fire in Lower Dampa, Barangay Magtuod, Davao City, following the incident that occurred on March 3. During his visit, Go personally met with the affected residents and checked on their condition…
Davao City — The Datu Bago Awardees Organization, Inc. (DBAOI) has officially announced the distinguished individuals selected as recipients of the 2026 Datu Bago Awards, the highest recognition bestowed upon exemplary Dabawenyos for their outstanding contributions to the growth, development, and cultural heritage of Davao City. The 2026 Datu Bago Awardees are: ● Eduardo A….
Davao City – A 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey done by the SVM Research Consultancy Services, the water utility consumers gave Davao City Water District an overall satisfaction rating of 98.3%, reflecting strong approval, high confidence, and sustained trust in the quality and reliability of the DCWD’s services. The consumers feedback reflected DCWD’s commitment to deliver…
Photo Courtesy: Araw ng Davao facebook page Every year, Araw ng Dabaw is celebrated with color, music, and pride. Streets fill with parades, communities gather in celebration, and the people of Davao City commemorate the founding of a city that has become a symbol of discipline, resilience, and unity. But beyond the festivities lies a…
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee was never meant to be a courtroom of premature judgment. Its very purpose is clear: “to uncover the truth through inquiry, evidence, and impartial scrutiny. It exists to illuminate facts—not to extinguish allegations before they are even being examined”. Yet a troubling question now echoes in the minds of many…
Photo Courtesy: Araw ng Davao fcebook page Not everyone is pleased with the peace stability, livability, healthy investment climate and the resultant economic bonanza of Davao City. Through its spokesperson the tenant in Malacanang Palace, which is supposed to echo the progress of this southern capital now ranked as one of the 10 most wealthiest…
As we enjoy the comforts of our home and the warm embrace of people we love, there is one man who sits alone in a cell of a jail in a foreign land, all because he did what he believed was best for his country and his people. Guilty or Innocent, hated or loved, the…
In a nation where millions of Filipinos wake before dawn, endure traffic, toil under the sun, and surrender a portion of their hard-earned income to taxes, the least they deserve is a government that treats TRUTH and ACCOUNTABILITY with seriousness! Yet increasingly, what the public sees is not a relentless pursuit of truth, but a…
