📸Councilor Jessica Bonguyan facebook page DAVAO CITY – Growing public frustration over the stalled Ma-a Flyover Project has prompted Councilor Jessica Bonguyan to push for an immediate and formal investigation into the delay, citing its daily impact on commuters and lack of transparency in its implementation. Speaking during the 21st Regular Session of the City…
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II commended his alma mater, University of Mindanao, for upholding its core values of excellence, honesty, integrity, innovation, and teamwork. The university’s general assembly on Saturday, July 26, celebrated its longstanding legacy and contributions to professional and academic development over the decades. Vice Mayor…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced Thursday, July plans to open more public transportation routes in Davao City and other major cities. The DOTr secretary told the Davao media during the launching of the “Libreng Sakay (Free Ride)” program at Panacan Bus Stop in Bunawan District last Thursday…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A lawmaker here filed a resolution strongly opposing the imposition of a 20% final withholding tax on interest income from bank deposits, a provision under Republic Act No. 12214, also known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA). The controversial provision, which takes effect on July 1, 2025,…
* Cites broader public interest * City dads praise CA decision By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Local leaders have expressed approval of the Court of Appeals’ recent decision to allow the continuation of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) bridge project, emphasizing its value to infrastructure growth while still recognizing the importance of protecting…
Photo Courtesy: Kap. Omar Duterte facebook page DAVAO CITY – Davao City second district Rep. Omar Vincent Duterte called on the Muslim community to preserve and promote their cultural heritage through traditional food and customs during the 122nd Araw ng Barangay Tigatto celebration in Buhangin District on Tuesday, July 15. A vibrant celebration of culture…
Photo courtesy: Hon Bonz Bon-bon Militar facebook page By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A city councilor revealed plans to introduce two key ordinances to enhance the city’s disaster management and security infrastructure, in a move to modernize the emergency response and strengthen public safety here. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chair of the Committee on…
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…
The newly-assumed mayor of the first-class town of Baganga, Davo Oriental pledged to infuse life to a neglected municipal health program by expanding PhilHealth’s coverage to majority of the town’s 60,000 population. “It is a tall order but it can be done,” said Mayor Laureano “Lary” B. Taya, a former non-government organization worker who…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Mati City Health Office confirmed on Thursday, June 26, the city’s first monkeypox (mpox) case, prompting swift containment actions and a renewed public advisory on preventive health measures. City Health Officer Dr. Ben Hur G. Catbagan Jr. said in a statement that the patient initially sought medical guidance…
