Davao

DA launches first barangay-level affordable rice program in Davao City

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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched its first barangay-level rollout of the P20-per-kilogram rice initiative or the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” (BBM Na!) program, the agency reported on Sunday. The rollout was held in Barangay Matina Crossing in Davao City. It was led by DA Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness, Marketing, and Consumer Affairs Genevieve … Read more

Davao River Bucana Bridge, a reminder of our good relationship with China

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Davao City—Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte reminded Dabawenyos that the Davao River Bucana Bridge serves as a reminder of the city’s good relationship with China. “As we stand on this bridge tonight, we should remember that China handed this to us for free. This stands as a symbol of our good relationship with China,” Duterte said … Read more

Navy recovers 4 bodies from sunken vessel off Davao Occidental

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MANILA, Philippines — Four human bodies were recovered on Saturday, January 24, by members of the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) during the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the sunken MBCA Amejara in waters southwest of Balut Island in Davao Occidental. Navy rescuers on BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS37) also recovered debris of the sunken vessel … Read more

3 auto shops raided in Davao for illegal importation, rebuilding of right-hand vehicles

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Authorities raided three auto surplus shops in Davao City for allegedly illegally importing and rebuilding right-hand-drive vehicles. In a statement on Wednesday, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said initial investigation revealed the surplus shops are not accredited to import, rebuild, or deal in right-hand drive motor vehicles. LTO said it found employees engaged in rebuilding … Read more

LTO: Over 40 right-hand drive vehicles seized in Davao City raids

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Published Jun 4, 2025 04:30 pm Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel, backed by the local police, raided three auto supply stores in Davao City for alleged illegal importation and assembly of right-hand motor vehicles. LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said the operations were part of the intensified campaign against illegal importation of right-hand … Read more

Duterte to be sworn in as Davao mayor

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(UPDATE) THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Monday that it will coordinate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to facilitate the oath-taking of former president Rodrigo Duterte as the newly elected mayor of Davao City, despite his detention in The Hague on charges of crimes against humanity. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla … Read more