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A bomb threat was reported at Cabantian National High School in Davao City on, Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

DCPO notes bomb threats usually timed with exams

David Ezra M. Francisquete

11 minutes ago

2 min read

Vice Governor Marc Cagas led the groundbreaking of a two-hectare relocation site in Barangay Malabang, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur on Saturday, January 24, 2026, providing new homes for 120 landless families previously living in high-risk areas.

120 families in Hagonoy to finally own safe home lots

Cristina E. Alivio

13 minutes ago

3 min read

Another body believed to be among the passengers of the sunken MBCA Amejara was brought by Philippine Navy Ship PS37 to Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026. Authorities have now recovered five bodies in total, four of which were transported to Davao City earlier today for forensic examination. Reports earlier stated that the MBCA Amejara met an accident on Monday, January 19, while a passenger was rescued at sea the following day, Tuesday, January 20.

5 bodies recovered from MBCA Amejara in PH EEZ

David Ezra M. Francisquete

3 hours ago

4 min read

ACTING NO MORE. Sebastian Z. Duterte and Rodrigo S. Duterte II formally assumed office as Mayor and Vice Mayor of Davao City, respectively, after taking their oaths on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Davao City Hall. The oath-taking was administered by RTC Branch XI Deputy Executive Judge Marie Estrellita S. Tolentino-Rojas and witnessed by city officials and local leaders, including Congressman Isidro Ungab, DILG Davao City Director Mika Chan, and Atty. Martin Delgra. The two officially took over the city’s top posts following the failure of mayor-elect former President Rodrigo Duterte to take his oath after his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with his administration’s controversial war on drugs. In late November 2025, the ICC denied Duterte’s appeal for provisional release, citing flight risk and the possibility of evading trial.

Baste, Rigo Duterte officially take oath as Davao leaders

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Jan 23, 2026

3 min read

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Gov’t. worker reclaims stolen iPhone

Gov’t. worker reclaims stolen iPhone

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RDC eyes airport in Davao Occidental

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Local News (Davao)

Davao Light and Nordeco

Nordeco warns consumers vs transferring to Davao Light

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8 minutes ago

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A bomb threat was reported at Cabantian National High School in Davao City on, Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

DCPO notes bomb threats usually timed with exams

David Ezra M. Francisquete

11 minutes ago

2 min read

Vice Governor Marc Cagas led the groundbreaking of a two-hectare relocation site in Barangay Malabang, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur on Saturday, January 24, 2026, providing new homes for 120 landless families previously living in high-risk areas.

120 families in Hagonoy to finally own safe home lots

Cristina E. Alivio

13 minutes ago

3 min read

Another body believed to be among the passengers of the sunken MBCA Amejara was brought by Philippine Navy Ship PS37 to Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026. Authorities have now recovered five bodies in total, four of which were transported to Davao City earlier today for forensic examination. Reports earlier stated that the MBCA Amejara met an accident on Monday, January 19, while a passenger was rescued at sea the following day, Tuesday, January 20.

5 bodies recovered from MBCA Amejara in PH EEZ

David Ezra M. Francisquete

3 hours ago

4 min read

ACTING NO MORE. Sebastian Z. Duterte and Rodrigo S. Duterte II formally assumed office as Mayor and Vice Mayor of Davao City, respectively, after taking their oaths on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Davao City Hall. The oath-taking was administered by RTC Branch XI Deputy Executive Judge Marie Estrellita S. Tolentino-Rojas and witnessed by city officials and local leaders, including Congressman Isidro Ungab, DILG Davao City Director Mika Chan, and Atty. Martin Delgra. The two officially took over the city’s top posts following the failure of mayor-elect former President Rodrigo Duterte to take his oath after his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with his administration’s controversial war on drugs. In late November 2025, the ICC denied Duterte’s appeal for provisional release, citing flight risk and the possibility of evading trial.

Baste, Rigo Duterte officially take oath as Davao leaders

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Jan 23, 2026

3 min read

Davao City Councilor Temujin "Tek" Ocampo advised the Green GSM Philippines Taxi to consult the local government on its plan to deploy 500 electric taxi units in the city.

Green GSM Taxi franchise application faces oppositions

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Jan 23, 2026

2 min read

Screengrab from a viral video showing a passenger allegedly being sexually abused inside a taxi. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board–Davao Region (LTFRB-Davao) has issued a show-cause order against the taxi operator and driver following the circulation of the video online.

LTFRB issues show-cause order after alleged sexual abuse in Davao City taxi

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Jan 23, 2026

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Mt. Apo

Sta. Cruz backs Mt. Apo’s push as Unesco Geopark

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Jan 23, 2026

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Lifestyle (Davao)

Where science meets timeless beauty: Royal Skin unveils brand launch in Davao City

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Jan 21, 2026

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Why this Siquijor trip hit different

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Jan 14, 2026

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How Siquijor turns places into memories and becomes a canvas of friendship

Max Out Your Year-Start Fun with SM Lanang

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Jan 12, 2026

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Business (Davao)

Japan seen as growth market for Davao tourism

Japan seen as growth market for Davao tourism

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Jan 23, 2026

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RDC eyes airport in Davao Occidental

RDC eyes airport in Davao Occidental

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Jan 23, 2026

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Bramm approves ₱1.6-B projects

Bramm approves ₱1.6-B projects

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Jan 23, 2026

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Ang City Hall of Mati.

Mati City offers tax breaks to attract new businesses

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Jan 23, 2026

2 min read

Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) president and chief operating officer (COO) Enriczar Tia peaks with city councilors during a session Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as lawmakers consider a resolution urging the Power Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. to refrain from reducing its power supply contract with the utility.

SP urges state firm to keep power supply

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Jan 23, 2026

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Davao biz, property tax deadlines near

Davao biz, property tax deadlines near

David Ezra M. Francisquete

Jan 23, 2026

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Cagro intensifies PhilGAP certification
for Davao City durian exports

Cagro intensifies PhilGAP certification for Davao City durian exports

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Jan 22, 2026

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Landbank inaugurates the new phygital branch in the Municipality of Initao broadening its reach and enhancing access to essential financial services in Misamis Oriental.

Landbank opens new branches, corporate center

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 21, 2026

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Opinion (Davao)

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#wegotmail: Davao Light’s rate increase burdens consumers

Jan 23, 2026

2 min read

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Lyka Amethyst H. Casamayor

Perandos: Is gentle parenting enough

Jan 23, 2026

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Mendoza: More than just talking points

Jan 21, 2026

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#wegotmail: ‘Swan Song’: Strengthening US-Philippines Ties

Jan 16, 2026

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#wegotmail: Teachers’ boundaries in 2026

Jan 09, 2026

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#wegotmail: Ninja Van riders’ reinstatement, a boost to platform workers’ rights

Jan 08, 2026

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Sports (Davao)

TRIPLE TREAT. Angel Otom of the Philippines swims her way to a third gold medal, smashing the 100-meter backstroke S4–S5 record after clocking one minute, 43.87 seconds at the 13th Asean Para Games in Thailand Friday, January 23, 2026.

Filipino swimmer secures third gold at Asean Para Games

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 23, 2026

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PSC-backed PH Golf Championship set for Asian Tour opener

PSC-backed PH Golf Championship set for Asian Tour opener

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 23, 2026

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Journalists tour the Tianya Haijiao Ring Theater, the planned venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 6th Asian Beach Games, during a media visit in Sanya, China. The city will host the regional sports meet in April after a 10-year hiatus.

Sanya is ready to host the return of the Asian Beach Games this April

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 23, 2026

2 min read

GOLD STREAK. Ernie Gawilan of Davao City celebrates on the podium after winning the men’s 200m freestyle S7 gold medal for the Philippines at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Bangkok on January 22, 2026. The victory marks his second gold medal and a new record for the Philippines.

Gawilan scores 2nd gold medal

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Jan 22, 2026

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Huppatz, Henry sweep WSL World Juniors PH

Huppatz, Henry sweep WSL World Juniors PH

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Jan 21, 2026

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FILIPINO PRIDE. Davao City’s Ernie Gawilan, right, celebrates his gold medal won for the Philippines during the awarding ceremony of the 13th Asean Para Games 400-meter freestyle S7 event in Bangkok, Thailand

Ernie Gawilan wins APG gold

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Jan 21, 2026

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Cyclists take a rest by the sea wall of the Davao City Coastal Road.

Racing is prohibited at Davao City Coastal Road, cyclists reminded

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 21, 2026

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SunStar Samante

Samante: Mindanao makes its mark at NBTC

Mark Paul Samante

Jan 20, 2026

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Entertainment (Davao)

ABS-CBN unveils new series “Blood vs Duty” starring Richard, Bela, Gerald

ABS-CBN unveils new series “Blood vs Duty” starring Richard, Bela, Gerald

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 21, 2026

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Malaysian-Bisdak Yazmin Aziz releases first Tagalog song

Malaysian-Bisdak Yazmin Aziz releases first Tagalog song

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 19, 2026

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The Philippine documentary film Beneath the Badge (Sa Likod ng Tsapa), directed and produced by Davao-based filmmaker Editha Z. Caduaya, has been officially selected to compete in the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) under the Women in Cinema section.

PH documentary selected for 24th Dhaka International Film Festival

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 14, 2026

2 min read

ABS-CBN teases exciting 2026 lineup headlined by top Kapamilya stars

ABS-CBN teases exciting 2026 lineup headlined by top Kapamilya stars

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 12, 2026

2 min read

ABS-CBN’s primetime series “Roja,” which is also now airing on Kapamilya Channel on ALLTV2, opens the new year with a bang with the release of an explosive mid-season trailer as Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri take their fight scenes to greater heights.

Donny-Kyle join forces in explosive action scenes in ‘Roja’s’ mid-season

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 09, 2026

2 min read

Jurassic World Rebirth.

What’s new on HBO Max this January

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 08, 2026

2 min read

Feature (Davao)

GLoan now includes free health, loan insurance

GLoan now includes free health, loan insurance

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 22, 2026

3 min read

Chelsea Tasic.

Nursing student makes waves at Sine Negrense

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 21, 2026

3 min read

Davao City and the entire Davao Region have found a powerful representative in Jayvee Lyn Lorejo for Miss World Philippines 2026. At 25 years old, she has already emerged as a frontrunner, recently being named one of the "Darlings of the Press" during the pageant's official presentation.

Why is Davao Region rooting for Jayvee Lyn Lorejo?

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 19, 2026

6 min read

Why is Davao Region rooting for Jayvee Lyn Lorejo?

Why is Davao Region rooting for Jayvee Lyn Lorejo?

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 19, 2026

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Highlands Gold scores dual recognition at Panata Awards, FMCG Asia Awards

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 18, 2026

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Consul General ONO Hirotaka turns over a new coffee warehouse and processing facility to farmers in Bansalan.

Japan funds coffee facility in Bansalan

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jan 16, 2026

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