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A critically endangered rattan species that had not been documented in the wild for more than 110 years has been rediscovered in the mountain forests of Maragusan, Davao de Oro. The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced the rediscovery in a post on its official Facebook page Thursday, Sept. 3, saying researchers found the plant during a biodiversity survey of the Mt. Candalaga Range.

Rare rattan species rediscovered

Sun Star Davao Digital

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The Davao Inventors Association Inc. (DIAI) is seeking stronger government support and wider public participation to help local inventors turn their ideas into marketable products.
Julieto Mejos, DIAI vice president, said local inventors are developing solutions to everyday problems, including alternative fuel and energy devices, but many projects struggle to move beyond the development stage because of limited funding and incomplete patent applications.

Davao inventors seek stronger support to bring ideas to market

Sun Star Davao Digital

34 minutes ago

2 min read

HPG-Davao conducts image-rebuilding;
reports zero backlog in carnapping probes

HPG-Davao conducts image-rebuilding; reports zero backlog in carnapping probes

Sun Star Davao Digital

38 minutes ago

2 min read

AI Mode ConversationYou sent: 1 imageThe image shows a forest fire that broke out in Barangay Araibo, Pantukan, Davao de Oro, on the night of September 2, 2026. [1] (https://www.facebook.com/sunstardavaonews/posts/forest-fire-in-pantukanthe-pantukan-municipal-disaster-risk-reduction-and-manage/1553094126858797/), [2] (https://www.facebook.com/rmndxdcdavao/posts/look-forest-fire-sa-pantukan-gikumpirma-sa-pantukan-municipal-disaster-risk-redu/1616645857174440/), [3] (https://www.facebook.com/BrigadaNewsDumaguete/posts/%F0%9D%97%9A%F0%9D%97%A5%F0%9D%97%94%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%99%F0%9D%97%9C%F0%9D%97%A5%F0%9D%97%98-%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%94-%F0%9D%97%97%F0%9D%97%94%F0%9D%97%A9%F0%9D%97%94%F0%9D%97%A2-%F0%9D%97%97%F0%9D%97%98-%F0%9D%97%A2%F0%9D%97%A5%F0%9D%97%A2mikatag-ang-dakong-kalayo-sa-kalasangan-sa-brgy-araibo-/1564595659017187/)Incident DetailsLocation: Barangay Araibo, Pantukan, Davao de Oro, near the boundary of Maragusan.Response: Barangay personnel and local disaster teams responded to the scene.Safety: Authorities confirmed that no residents were affected or displaced by the fire. [1] (https://www.facebook.com/xfmnewsagusandelsur/posts/forest-fire-miulbo-sa-boundary-sa-pantukan-ug-maragusan-sa-davao-de-oro-pipila-k/122259654542341775/), [2] (https://www.facebook.com/rmndxdcdavao/posts/look-forest-fire-sa-pantukan-gikumpirma-sa-pantukan-municipal-disaster-risk-redu/1616645857174440/), [3] (https://www.facebook.com/sunstardavaonews/posts/forest-fire-in-pantukanthe-pantukan-municipal-disaster-risk-reduction-and-manage/1553094126858797/)As reported by SunStar Davao, “The fire was initially responded to by barangay personnel, and no residents were reported affected in the area.”If you'd like, I can provide more details about:Current status of the fire containmentUpdates on local air conditions or weather forecasts in the areaFacebookFOREST FIRE' IN PANTUKAN The Pantukan Municipal Disaster ...The fire was initially responded to by barangay personnel, and no residents were reported affected in the area, according to an in...FacebookLOOK | FOREST FIRE SA PANTUKAN Gikumpirma sa Pantukan ...LOOK | FOREST FIRE SA PANTUKAN Gikumpirma sa Pantukan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) nga dunay ...Facebook𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗢 Mikatag ang ...GRASSFIRE SA DAVAO DE ORO Mikatag ang dakong kalayo sa kalasangan sa Brgy. Araibo, Pantukan, Davao de Oro, kagabii, Septyembre 2, ...Show allconvert this to news wire-style photo captionA forest fire illuminates the night sky over a mountainous ridge in Barangay Araibo, Pantukan, Davao de Oro, Philippines, on September 2, 2026. Local disaster management teams and barangay personnel responded to the blaze, which occurred near the boundary of Maragusan. Authorities reported that no residential areas were affected and no displacements occurred as a result of the incident.

DENR assesses damage from Davao de Oro forest fire

David Ezra M. Francisquete

42 minutes ago

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Officials from the University of the Philippines system unveil the official seal of the new UP Mindanao School of Medicine (UPMin-SOM) during its official launch at the Ecoland campus on September 4, 2026. The event marked the formal opening of the region’s newest medical institution, welcoming its pioneering batch of 40 scholars, collectively named Batch "Banwag." Present at the ceremony were key academic leadership, including UP President Angelo A. Jimenez and UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Anni E. Murao.

UPMin launches School of Medicine, introduces Batch Banwag

David Ezra M. Francisquete

46 minutes ago

2 min read

Davao Light

Davao Light warns of imminent brownouts amid grid shortage

David Ezra M. Francisquete

58 minutes ago

5 min read

Residents and staff of the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC)-Balay Dangupan participate in team-building activities during the facility's Summer Camp 2025 in Davao City. Organized by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the initiative is designed to promote personal development and support the recovery of young girls who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Davao City creates Balay Dangupan interim management committee

Sun Star Davao Digital

1 hour ago

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Gi-salvage sa Sudlon 1, nailhan na

Superbalita Cebu

Gi-salvage sa Sudlon 1, nailhan na

Jane D. Gallardo

6 hours ago

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Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

Michael Poa

Poa: No DepEd funds allocated for AFP’s Youth Leadership Summit

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Sep 02, 2026

4 min read

Manaros Boransing II

Military official: No confidential funds from DepEd used in youth summit

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Sep 01, 2026

2 min read

Chiz Escudero

Escudero: Viral photo of witness wearing earpiece is AI-generated

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Sep 01, 2026

1 min read

Sara Duterte

Duterte hits prosecution for resorting to 'insult,' 'theatrics'

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Aug 26, 2026

2 min read

Impeachment court sets penalties for discussing case merits

Impeachment court sets penalties for discussing case merits

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Aug 26, 2026

3 min read

Senate impeachment court eyes to finish Duterte trial by December

Senate impeachment court eyes to finish Duterte trial by December

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Aug 25, 2026

1 min read

Impeachment court reprimands prosecution over inappropriate remarks

Impeachment court reprimands prosecution over inappropriate remarks

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Aug 25, 2026

2 min read

‘Pagong,’ ‘Pusa,’ ‘Ngitngit’ among recipients of OVP confidential funds

‘Pagong,’ ‘Pusa,’ ‘Ngitngit’ among recipients of OVP confidential funds

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Aug 24, 2026

3 min read

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