Davao City okays financial aid to Cebu quake victims DAVAO CITY – The 21st Davao City Council passed over the weekend, an ordinance under suspended rules on Tuesday, October 21, authorizing acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte to utilize a portion of the city’s Quick Response Fund as financial assistance to areas in Cebu recently…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte on Tuesday, October 14, slammed as “the biggest joke of the century” reports that former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez might be a state witness in the multibillion-peso flood control corruption investigation. “So now, Congressman Martin Romualdez will supposedly become a state…
📸Anadolu So it seems, the mere whisper of death penalty for corruption already sends shivers down the spines of some lawmakers. How interesting — and how revealing. When a proposal aims to hang those who plunder public funds, suddenly the defenders of “human rights” awaken. The same people who turn blind eyes to the millions…
Davao del Norte – Gidayeg sa katawhan ug sa mga lokal nga opisyales si Governor Edwin Jubahib tungod sa iyang lig-on nga kampanya batok sa korapsyon sa mga proyekto sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) sa probinsya. Sumala sa gobernador, dili na mahimong pasagdan ang daang sistema nga puno sa anomalya ug pagpabor…
October 8, 2025 – Hallmark Mining Corporation understands and shares the deep concern of the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental for the protection of our environment, especially the Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary — a symbol of life and pride for all Oriental Dabawenyos. We want to assure everyone that we remain firmly committed to…
Photo: Senator Bong Go By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Senator Christopher Lawrence Go visited on Monday morning, October 6, families who lost their homes and belongings in the fire that struck Barangay 21-C, Piapi Boulevard here, assuring them of continued assistance and concern. Speaking before evacuees gathered at the barangay-covered court, Go said he…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was recognized with the prestigious Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Golden Pillar of Law Award on Monday, October 6, at the Hall of Justice in Davao City. The award celebrates Duterte’s 50 years in the legal profession, whether in private practice or public…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao del Norte Provincial Government has flagged more than P1 billion worth of Department of Public Works and Highways projects for overpricing, construction defects, and poor planning, based on a 31-page inspection report submitted to national agencies last week. Gov. Edwin I. Jubahib transmitted the report last week…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Social Security System, Davao San Pedro Branch, reported having served violation notices to 96 delinquent and non-registered employers from January to September this year, with unsettled contributions amounting to P12.9 million. Branch head Maren Eeman Estrella said employees under these firms are directly affected since unpaid remittances deprive…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A member of the 21st Davao City Council condemned a social media post by local vlogger Crist Briand Oncada that used the phrase “Looking for Baboy na Halal,” calling it offensive and disrespectful to the Muslim community. In a privilege speech on Tuesday afternoon, September 9, Councilor Kristine May…
