By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is pressing for tighter coordination with national government agencies and demanded greater transparency on fuel supply and pricing amid spiraling cost of fuel. Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Jr., chairperson of the Committee on Socialized Housing Projects and Oversight, said the city has coordinated with national agencies…
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….
Karl Yngojo, of Kamanggagawa Partylist, delivered a thought-provoking talk on corruption and civic responsibility during the celebration of Social Development Week 2026 at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City on March 3, 2026. Speaking on the theme “Selective Outrage and Shared Responsibility: Understanding our Role in Corruption,” Yngojo challenged participants…
TAGUM CITY — 1st District Board Member Bong Aala has formally declared his full support for Vice President Sara Duterte’s potential bid for the presidency in 2028, signaling an early political alignment that could influence local and regional dynamics in the years ahead. BM Bong Aala expressed confidence in Duterte’s leadership, citing her experience in…
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, the P3.6 million financial assistance to be donated to local government units that declared a state of calamity following the destruction caused by Typhoon Basyang earlier this month. The city expects a total of 320,524 families in 1,464 barangays affected by Basyang to benefit from…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairperson of the Committee on Internal Relations, dismissed accusations that Davao City is a “pro-China,” saying the label is “unfair and misrepresents” how the city handles foreign relations. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos, Zozobrado said the city does not side with any country…
In Photo: Councilor Bonz Andre Militar DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor confirmed that several hacking attempts have targeted the city government’s digital systems, prompting the filing of a proposed ordinance to establish a centralized data center to strengthen cybersecurity and improve data management. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos over the weekend , at…
In Photo: Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte and Pwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat party-list Rep. Harold Duterte on Tuesday afternoon, February 10, led the distribution of relief assistance to 43 families displaced by a fire at Purok Punta Dumalag in Barangay Matina Aplaya. (Story and photo by Ivy Tejano) DAVAO CITY – Davao City…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor clarified over the weekend, that the increase in the water and electricity rates here is primarily driven by the national regulatory decisions, leaving the city government with limited authority to stop the rate hike. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos media forum at Sangguniang Panlungsod,…
By Jun Aparece COTABATO CITY – Groups representing the sectors mentioned in the Bangsamoro Electoral Code have petitioned the Bangsamoro Transition Authority to scrutinize and scrap some discriminatory provisions in the amendment bill to the electoral code. Fifty-four organizations warned that the amendment bill, the BTA Bill 149 contained provisions that were “highly objectionable, illegal…
