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UM student pub faces editorial restriction claims

UM student pub faces editorial restriction claims

Ralph Lawrence G. Llemit

25 minutes ago

4 min read

Vice President Sara Duterte has condemned the unauthorized use of her minor son’s photograph, which was circulated on social media late last week. She warned against involving children in political propaganda as she faces renewed political scrutiny and impeachment-related controversies.

VP Sara condemns use of son’s photo to spread false info

David Ezra M. Francisquete

1 hour ago

2 min read

A fire was reported at the rooftop of the old Victoria Plaza building along J.P. Laurel Avenue in Davao City on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Public urged vs spreading ‘speculatory’ statements on NCCC VP mall fire

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 15, 2026

2 min read

Dog barking rabies

2 kids succumb to rabies in Davao

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 15, 2026

2 min read

Trending

LTFRB approves provisional fare increase for provincial buses

LTFRB approves provisional fare increase for provincial buses

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 15, 2026

Four graduates from the Davao Region topped the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE).

4 Davao grads top Criminologist board exam

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Mar 15, 2026

Dinglasan named new LTO 7 director

Dinglasan named new LTO 7 director

Earl Kim H. Padronia

Mar 13, 2026

BIR shuts down Cebu online seller over P211 million in hidden sales

BIR shuts down Cebu online seller over P211 million in hidden sales

Claudine Flores

Mar 15, 2026

Videos

From the Mic to the Crown

From the Mic to the Crown

Mar 12, 2026

1 min read

New Leadership at the Cebu Chamber

New Leadership at the Cebu Chamber

Mar 12, 2026

1 min read

Leading Business Growth

Leading Business Growth

Mar 10, 2026

1 min read

From high school photographer to award-winning creative

From high school photographer to award-winning creative

Mar 10, 2026

1 min read

Rising Prices and Weather Watch

Rising Prices and Weather Watch

Mar 09, 2026

1 min read

Local News (Davao)

DepEd urges students to use modern technology to drive progress

DepEd urges students to use modern technology to drive progress

Sun Star Davao Digital

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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Davao Region distributed confiscated frozen tuna blood meat to 189 beneficiary groups, redirecting the fishery products to communities in need.

Bfar-Davao distributes P2.1-M confiscated tuna to 189 groups

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

16 minutes ago

2 min read

The Regional Project Advisory Board approved a P286.58-million farm-to-market road project expected to cut travel time for farmers in Davao Oriental by about 60 percent.

P286.6-M farm-to-market road to boost DavOr farmers’ access

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

19 minutes ago

2 min read

The Davao Light and Power Company announced it will start vegetation clearing along power distribution lines in Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) beginning March 16, a maintenance activity that may cause temporary power interruptions in some areas.

Power line clearing in Samal begins

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

22 minutes ago

2 min read

UM student pub faces editorial restriction claims

UM student pub faces editorial restriction claims

Ralph Lawrence G. Llemit

25 minutes ago

4 min read

Candidates of the Mutya ng Dabaw 2026 took center stage during the interview round held at the Sta. Lucia Mall Convention Center on March 15, 2026, as part of the celebration of the Araw ng Dabaw.

Mutya bets show wits in interview round

Sun Star Davao Digital

50 minutes ago

4 min read

Vice President Sara Duterte has condemned the unauthorized use of her minor son’s photograph, which was circulated on social media late last week. She warned against involving children in political propaganda as she faces renewed political scrutiny and impeachment-related controversies.

VP Sara condemns use of son’s photo to spread false info

David Ezra M. Francisquete

1 hour ago

2 min read

Former Guerilla Front 55 Secretary of the New People's Army Arian Jane Ramos, also known as Marikit, hugs Datu Tungig Mansumuy-at, former spokesperson of Pasakaday Salugpongan Kalimodan (Pasaka)-Southern Mindanao Region and former party member of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), during the first anniversary celebration of an insurgency-free Davao Region in Davao City on October 28, 2023.

Davao City to celebrate 4 years of being insurgency-free

Sun Star Davao Digital

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Lifestyle (Davao)

Dabawenyo delicacies will take the spotlight in the new tourism circuit launched by the City Government of Davao. Davao Food Crawl and Market Experience, a circuit that takes tourists to the sprawling Bankerohan Public Market, will stop at several stalls and stores selling well-loved food and delicacies.

Homegrown Dabawenyo delicacies get featured in new tourism circuits

Sun Star Davao Digital

46 minutes ago

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PH No. 1 fastest-growing smart toilet brand opens first Mindanao branch in Davao City

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 12, 2026

3 min read

Theia Gems hosts 'The Art of Sparkle'

Theia Gems hosts 'The Art of Sparkle'

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 10, 2026

2 min read

Empowering the Modern Filipina Through Knowledge and "Modern Heirlooms"

Business (Davao)

Connectbase, the Operating System for Connected Commerce, today announced a strategic collaboration with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge), the Philippines’ leading broadband and technology provider, further expanding the Connectbase ecosystem in Southeast Asia and strengthening global access to one of the region’s fastest-growing digital markets.

Connectbase, Converge expand PH connectivity ecosystem

Sun Star Davao Digital

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WOMENBIZPH TRADE FAIR. At least 30 exhibitors from Mindanao and other parts of Luzon and the Visayas join the three-day Women Strong Network Hybrid Trade Fair organized by WomenBizPH, which opened Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the SM Lanang Atrium.

Women-led MSMEs shine at Davao fair

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Mar 13, 2026

3 min read

Converge allots P23B for network expansion

Converge allots P23B for network expansion

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero pressed for urgent action to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), widely regarded as the backbone of the country’s economy that employs about two‑thirds of the national workforce.

Senator calls for urgent MSMEs support, lending access to boost employment

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

Globe: Persistent cable theft causes disruptions in internet connectivity

Globe rolls out 400-link laser tech for 5G Network

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

BSP raises cash withdrawal due diligence threshold to P1M

More options for opening Pera account

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 12, 2026

1 min read

Davao fuel prices surge amid Iran-Israel tensions

Davao fuel prices surge amid Iran-Israel tensions

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 12, 2026

3 min read

Damosa Land, Inc. opens Mindanao’s major cold-chain facility at Anflo Industrial Estate in Panabo City

Damosa Land, Inc. opens Mindanao’s major cold-chain facility at Anflo Industrial Estate in Panabo City

David Ezra M. Francisquete

Mar 12, 2026

2 min read

Opinion (Davao)

Stella A. Estremera

Estremera: Living disconnected

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

Stella A. Estremera

Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: Mindanao Alliance for Progress statement on the ongoing Middle East tensions

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

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Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: Davao Consumer Movement calls on power distributors, gov't to prevent bill shocks

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

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Lyka Amethyst H. Casamayor

Perandos: Do not fear the valley of the shadow of death

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

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y-speak!: The late-burn effect: Reflections on my internship

Mar 09, 2026

2 min read

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Sun Star Davao Digital

Mendoza: Father Time

Mar 06, 2026

3 min read

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Sports (Davao)

APPRECIATION. Dabawenyo Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. president Paolo Tancontian, second from left, presents a plaque of appreciation to Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman John Patrick Gregorio during the opening of the 2026 National Sambo Referee and Coaches Technical Seminar and Sambo National Open Championships, at Sta. Ana National High School covered court.

Sambo technical seminar ushers sambo tournament

Sun Star Davao Digital

21 hours ago

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BBQ Boss Pickleball Open set in Davao City, May 9-10

BBQ Boss Pickleball Open set in Davao City, May 9-10

Sun Star Davao Digital

21 hours ago

2 min read

TAEKWONDO FIRST LEG. Registration committee head Nicah Liwag, right, speaks during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at The Annex of SM City Davao on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Liwag said teams from Luzon and the Visayas have expressed interest in competing in the first leg of the three-part World Olympic Taekwondo Federation national championship set April 10–12 at the Toril Gymnasium in Davao City.

3-leg national taekwondo meet kicks off in Davao

Sun Star Davao Digital

21 hours ago

2 min read

ARAW NG DABAW BOXING. The 89th Araw ng Dabaw amateur boxing tournament will feature 40 bouts on Saturday, March 14, at the Bolton Elementary School Gym, serving as a platform to scout and develop the next generation of Davao City boxers.

40 Araw ng Dabaw amateur bouts in boxing tournament

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

JMC KINGS WIN. A Jose Maria College (JMC) Kings player is defended by two San Pedro College (SPC) players during their opening-day matchup at the 89th Araw ng Dabaw Invitational Basketball Tournament, Thursday, March 12, at Almendras Gym, Davao City Recreation Center. The Kings won, 85-73.

JMC, UC clinch 2026 Araw ng Dabaw basketball invitational wins

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

MPTC Tour of Luzon CEO and Chief Organizer Arrey Perez (third from left) and Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) President and CEO Raul Pagdanganan seal the partnership with (from left) MAD Management Inc. CEO Madeleine Sharon Guico, SDMI Sports president Danica Khaye Baltazar and CSMC vice president and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Antonio Say and senior vice president and Chief Fiance Officer Marivic Mabuti.

CSMC safeguards riders in bigger 2026 Tour of Luzon

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 12, 2026

2 min read

EYEING PODIUM FINISH. Joshua Ramos will be banking on his biking prowess as he steps up from the 5150 distance to take on the 70.3 race in Davao.

Ramos eyes podium in Davao 70.3

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 12, 2026

2 min read

INDIAN WELLS DEBUT. Filipino tennis star Alex Eala acknowledges the crowd with raised hands after her Round of 16 match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, March 11, 2026. Eala climbed to No. 28 in the WTA rankings following the tournament.

Alex Eala now No. 28 after Round of 16 exit

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 12, 2026

2 min read

Entertainment (Davao)

The years, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has intensified its engagement with music artists to equip them with the knowledge and means to leverage their copyright, protect their artistic legacies and sustain the rising global wave of Philippine music.

IPOPHL, artists unite to tune up IP awareness, sustain global rise of Pinoy music

Sun Star Davao Digital

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Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino headline ABS-CBN’s primetime block starting March 16 (Monday), at 8 PM with their much-awaited suspense drama, “The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan,” that will showcase a longer version and never-before-seen scenes.

‘The Alibi’ headlines ABS-CBN primetime

Sun Star Davao Digital

14 minutes ago

2 min read

Gigi de Lana

Gigi de Lana reveals heart condition

Mar 15, 2026

1 min read

GMA Network Center

GMA named as top employer for fresh grads

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 13, 2026

1 min read

Decades after dominating the local rock scene, legendary OPM band Wolfgang is bringing its highly anticipated reunion tour to Davao City, with a major concert set on March 26 at the SMX Convention Center Davao.

Wolfgang live in Davao: OPM rock legends set for SMX reunion show

Ralph Lawrence G. Llemit

Mar 10, 2026

5 min read

ABS-CBN delighted fans after dropping behind-the-scenes of Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ fresh looks as their highly anticipated primetime series “Sigabo” nears its premiere on March 16, 2026.

ABS-CBN releases first glimpse of CocoJul in 'Sigabo'

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 09, 2026

2 min read

Feature (Davao)

Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the turnover of the new Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) Workshop Laboratory at Davao City National High School during a dialogue with school stakeholders on March 4, 2026.

Angara lauds DCNHS for ARAL success, leads turnover of electrical laboratory

Sun Star Davao Digital

2 minutes ago

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Joanamarie Candice R. Senillo of Magugpo Pilot Imelda Elementary School - SPED Center (MPIES) in Tagum City clinched a bronze medal, placing among the 16 Philippine winners at the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad Final Round held at Hong Kong Science Park.

Tagum learner wins bronze in int’l math olympiad

Sun Star Davao Digital

5 minutes ago

1 min read

DGT RETAIL PADS AND PAVILION. Officials from Davao Global Township (DGT), YHEST Realty and Development Corporation, Cebu Landmasters Inc., and the Davao City government lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Retail Pads and Pavilion in Matina, Davao City, marking the opening of a new food and lifestyle destination. Tenants, media representatives, and other stakeholders joined the launch.

Food and leisure meet at new DGT Retail Pads and Pavilion

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

21 hours ago

4 min read

Young leaders step up as Globe celebrates 10 years of the Digital Thumbprint program, promoting safer and more responsible online communities.

A decade of digital safety: Globe’s Thumbprint Program reaches 2 million learners

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 14, 2026

3 min read

PH advances cervical cancer prevention with Data-Driven HPV Vaccine Strategy

PH advances cervical cancer prevention with Data-Driven HPV Vaccine Strategy

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 13, 2026

3 min read

Volunteers plant mangrove seedlings at the Bacutan Pawikan Sanctuary and Mangrove Reserve in Brgy. Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. This initiative contributes to mangrove reforestation efforts that help protect coastal ecosystems, support marine biodiversity, and strengthen natural defenses against storm surges and coastal erosion.

Aboitiz Renewables supports mangrove reforestation, coastal cleanup in Davao del Sur

Sun Star Davao Digital

Mar 13, 2026

2 min read

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