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Housing site sits empty

Claudine Flores

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Mayor Archival questions origin of waste processing proposal

Mayor Archival questions origin of waste processing proposal

Cherry Ann Virador

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Sara Duterte, husband had millions in withdrawals despite 2024 SALN declaration

Sara Duterte, husband had millions in withdrawals despite 2024 SALN declaration

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

17 hours ago

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Vice President Sara Duterte.

Chinese embassy denies funding claims vs. Sara Duterte, husband

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SUBSIDY. Jeepney driver Luisito Estrobilla, who plies the Litex-Commonwealth-Elliptical Road route in Quezon City, avails of the PHP10 per liter discount on April 15, 2026. The government has allotted an initial budget of PHP1.5 billion for the fuel subsidy, which will cover up to 150 liters per week per vehicle until July, benefiting some 142,000 jeepney and UV express units nationwide in partnership with 14,000 gas stations. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc)

LTFRB urges accredited PUV drivers to avail of Fuel Discount Program

Sun Star Davao Digital

12 hours ago

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Students register for the Philippine National Identification System (PhilSys) during a mobile registration initiative at a school in Davao del Sur, Philippines. A Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) registration officer captures the biometric data and photograph of a student using a laptop and a portable studio setup. The localized institutional program aims to provide students with valid national identification cards directly within their learning centers.

PSA-Davao del Sur processes 116 PhilSys requests for 4Ps students in Toril

Sun Star Davao Digital

12 hours ago

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A representative from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) inspects a list of retail goods during a routine price monitoring operation at a grocery store in Davao City. The agency regularly conducts these market inspections to enforce the government’s Suggested Retail Price (SRP) guidelines and protect consumers against overpricing and hoarding of basic necessities and prime commodities.

DTI-Davao logs 290 consumer complaints from Q1-Q3

Sun Star Davao Digital

12 hours ago

2 min read

Mag-uuma, mananagat sa Sugbo, maigo El Niño adunay insurance

DOST-Davao urges whole-of-society approach vs El Niño

Sun Star Davao Digital

13 hours ago

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FMR PARTNERSHIP. Officials of the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-Davao) and the Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao (DPWH-Davao) formalize a memorandum of agreement for the implementation of P872 million worth of farm-to-market road projects across Davao Region under the 2026 General Appropriations Act. The agreement outlines coordination on planning, procurement, construction, and monitoring, as part of the government’s expanded farm-to-market road program aimed at improving agricultural transport and connectivity.

DA-Davao, DPWH-Davao to construct P872-M farm-to-market roads

Sun Star Davao Digital

13 hours ago

3 min read

A digital advisory released by the Department of Education (DepEd) Philippines flags a viral social media announcement regarding a nationwide class and work suspension for World Teachers' Day on October 5–6, 2026, as "FAKE." The agency urged the public to rely strictly on verified bulletins from official government channels to prevent the spread of academic misinformation.

No suspension of classes on Oct 5, 6

David Ezra M. Francisquete

13 hours ago

2 min read

Repainting of the Davao City Hall façade is now underway, restoring its original white finish in keeping with its neoclassical architectural design first introduced in 1926. The transformation is part of the city government’s preparations for both the upcoming Araw ng Davao celebration and the building’s 100th anniversary this year. The façade is currently being repainted, with the rest of the structure set to follow in the coming days.

Davao City lifts Friday WFH, keeps energy-saving measures

Sun Star Davao Digital

14 hours ago

1 min read

Bata gigamit sa cybersex; ginikanan sikop sa tisa

Superbalita Cebu

Bata gigamit sa cybersex; ginikanan sikop sa tisa

Arvie N. Veloso

15 hours ago

2 min read

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

Michael Poa

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

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Sep 02, 2026

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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

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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

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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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