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Monkayo under heightened alert due to ASF

Monkayo under heightened alert due to ASF

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

4 hours ago

2 min read

The Floriculture Industry of Davao, Inc. (Fidi) is intensifying its push to boost the production and conservation of Vanda sanderiana, more commonly known as Waling-Waling, an orchid species endemic to the Philippines and one of Davao City’s most enduring cultural icons, especially during the annual Kadayawan Festival.

Davao growers back bill making Waling-Waling national orchid

Sun Star Davao Digital

5 hours ago

3 min read

DAVAO CITY FOR EMERGING TECHS & INNOVATION. Two AI-powered robots danced to Billie Jean by Michael Jackson during the council session at Davao City’s Sangguniang Panlungsod on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The robots, presented by East West International Education Specialist Inc., can translate up to 200 languages and respond to selected queries.

Davao ICT sector pushes AI curriculum reforms

David Ezra M. Francisquete

5 hours ago

3 min read

MANILA. Launching of Comelec checkpoint for the May 12, 2025 NLE and Barmm Parliamentary Elections.

Comelec clarifies Red Category areas for Barmm polls

David Ezra M. Francisquete

5 hours ago

5 min read

Trending

Vice Ganda, Ion leave for Vietnam

Vice Ganda, Ion leave for Vietnam

Aug 06, 2026

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gives a double thumbs-up gesture as he visits a beneficiary's unit during his inspection of the People’s Ville socialized housing project in Barangay Riverside, Calinan District, Davao City. The vertical housing project, spearheaded by the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) under the administration's Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, aims to provide safe, affordable, and sustainable condominium-style homes to local families.

DepEd-Davao City apologizes for students’ ‘inappropriate behavior’ during PBBM’s visit

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Aug 05, 2026

Motorcycles return to Banilad flyover as Cebu City revises Oplan BanTal

Motorcycles allowed back on Banilad flyover as Cebu City adjusts Oplan BanTal traffic scheme

Cherry Ann Virador

Aug 06, 2026

Cebu City's Watershed Crisis: Upland Development Freeze Remains in Limbo

Cebu City's watershed crisis: Upland development freeze remains in limbo

Cherry Ann Virador

Aug 06, 2026

Videos

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Tambagi ko Noy Kulas: Mobiya o di?

Aug 06, 2026

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Is the Philippines Ready for the EV Revolution?

Aug 06, 2026

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Can the Philippine economy sustain its momentum?

Aug 06, 2026

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Sona 2026: Assessing the President's Address

Sona 2026: Assessing the President's Address

Aug 03, 2026

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Local News (Davao)

Vice President Sara Duterte joined the celebration of the 87th Araw ng Dabaw Parada Dabawenyo at San Pedro Square, Davao City, on March 17, 2024. Sitting beside her are siblings Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte.

Pulong Duterte, VP Sara highlight resilience as Kadayawan 2026 opens

Sun Star Davao Digital

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After a seven-year hiatus, a traditionally decorated outrigger boat carrying members of the city's ethnolinguistic communities navigates the Davao River for the "Subang Sinugdanan ug Panagtagbo" (River Sunrise and Meeting) fluvial parade on Friday, August 7, 2026. The historic cultural event reenacts the early meeting, trade, and unity of Davao's 11 indigenous and Moro tribes, officially kicking off the monthlong Kadayawan Festival celebrated under the theme "We Are One KadayaOne."

Subang Sinugdanan makes a comeback after 7 years

Sun Star Davao Digital

23 minutes ago

2 min read

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) is continuing its investigation into the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old barangay staff member who was gunned down by two motorcycle-riding assailants outside the Barangay Dumoy Hall along MacArthur Highway early this week.

Police probe into barangay employee shooting

David Ezra M. Francisquete

41 minutes ago

2 min read

Organizers of The Outstanding Filipino (Tofil) Awards are seeking to have more awardees coming from Davao and Mindanao.

Outstanding Filipinos Awards seek more Dabawenyo recipients

Sun Star Davao Digital

4 hours ago

2 min read

Monkayo under heightened alert due to ASF

Monkayo under heightened alert due to ASF

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

4 hours ago

2 min read

A large flying fox (Pteropus) hangs from a tree branch amid a lush forest canopy in the province of Davao Occidental. Environmental authorities highlight these fruit bats as essential ecosystem components for forest regeneration through pollination and seed dispersal. However, wildlife agencies continue to monitor populations across Southeast Asia due to their status as threatened species and their recognized role as natural reservoirs for the zoonotic Nipah virus.

Over 17,000 bats documented in JAS

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

4 hours ago

1 min read

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Davao de Oro, together with national government agencies, local government units, and community stakeholders, conducted a site viewing and coordination meeting for the Small Water Impounding Project-I (Swip-I) Eco-Park on August 4, 2026, at Purok 4, Barangay Magsaysay, Nabunturan, to advance its development into a sustainable eco-tourism and livelihood destination.

DAR, partners lay groundwork for ecopark development in Davao de Oro

Sun Star Davao Digital

4 hours ago

2 min read

The Floriculture Industry of Davao, Inc. (Fidi) is intensifying its push to boost the production and conservation of Vanda sanderiana, more commonly known as Waling-Waling, an orchid species endemic to the Philippines and one of Davao City’s most enduring cultural icons, especially during the annual Kadayawan Festival.

Davao growers back bill making Waling-Waling national orchid

Sun Star Davao Digital

5 hours ago

3 min read

Lifestyle (Davao)

Global Pacific’s Mindanao team represents regional culinary trends at WOFEX 2026, bringing global brands and innovations to local businesses.

Global Pacific connects Mindanao Culinary Scene at WOFEX 2026

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 03, 2026

4 min read

Lyvefest Davao 2026 unveils its artist lineup ahead of the Kadayawan weekend, promising two days of live music, DJs, and festival experiences on August 14–15 at Davao Global Township in Matina, Davao City. Free admission is offered, with online registration required.

Lyvefest Davao 2026 unveils artist lineup in 2-day music, festival for Kadayawan weekend

Cristina E. Alivio

Aug 02, 2026

2 min read

The 2026 Kadayawan Festival will feature the “Big KadayaONE Sale” from Aug. 1 to 31, offering discounts, promos, and freebies from malls, hotels, and private establishments, alongside the Kada-Kada Bazaar opening on Aug. 7.

Kadayawan fest offers bazaar, big discounts in hotels, malls

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 31, 2026

1 min read

Business (Davao)

Senator renews call for VAT cut amid fuel price surge

Fuel prices remain high in Davao City

David Ezra M. Francisquete

Aug 05, 2026

2 min read

A vendor showcases coconut-based products to a visitor during the Madayaw Coconut Philippines Trade Fair at the SM Lanang Atrium on August 3, 2026. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 11, the multi-day event highlights innovative micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and promotes the region's thriving coconut industry.

Davao coconut fair posts ₱47.6M in sales

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 05, 2026

2 min read

Panelists discuss regional economic strategies during the 10th anniversary edition of the ASEAN Conference in Singapore. The two-day summit, themed "ASEAN's Future in a Fractured World," convened global business leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to address geopolitical shifts, regional cooperation, and sustainable growth across Southeast Asia.

DTI pitches Philippines as regional expansion hub to Singapore firms

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 05, 2026

2 min read

FWD Life Insurance Philippines (FWD Philippines) today released the Filipino Financial Confidence Report 2026, a nationwide study conducted by Ipsos, revealing that only 32 percent of middle-class Filipinos consider themselves financially confident.

Only 3 in 10 Filipinos feel financially confident

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 05, 2026

3 min read

Home Credit drives financial Access in Mindanao

Home Credit drives financial Access in Mindanao

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 04, 2026

2 min read

Power woes threaten electronics sector

Industrial sector powers PH real estate in H1

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 03, 2026

4 min read

DTI backs STT GDC expansion

DTI backs STT GDC expansion

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 03, 2026

3 min read

The Philippines’ Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Chairship in 2026 presents a critical opportunity to translate regional commitments on digital transformation, resilient supply chains, and inclusive economic growth into concrete action, experts said.

PH ASEAN chairship seen as chance to turn regional priorities into action

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 03, 2026

3 min read

Sports (Davao)

HISTORIC MOMENT. Alexandra Eala sits beside the Mubadala DC Open trophy after capturing her first WTA Tour title in Washington. The 21-year-old Filipina rallied past top-seeded Jessica Pegula to become the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour singles championship.

Eala breaks into Top 20 with historic WTA title

Sun Star Davao Digital

20 hours ago

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TEAM SPIRIT. Members of Alas Pilipinas Girls flash peace signs while stopping at a shop during a layover in Sydney, Australia, before continuing their journey to Santiago, Chile, for the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship. The Philippines opens its campaign in Pool B on Aug. 6.

Alas Girls ready for worlds

Sun Star Davao Digital

21 hours ago

2 min read

Philippine men’s football team.

PMNFT: 2030 World Cup “far out” for now

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 31, 2026

2 min read

DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Action in the fourth quarter of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League matchup between the Bulacan Kuyas and the Bacolod Masskara at the Pasay Astrodome on July 29, 2026. Following a lopsided 100–64 defeat, with Bacolod going scoreless for nearly eight minutes in the final period, the league voided Bacolod’s season and imposed lifetime bans on players and coaches implicated in alleged game-fixing.

MPBL bans Bacolod players, voids season

Ralph Lawrence G. Llemit

Jul 31, 2026

2 min read

Crowds of runners, walkers, and cyclists gather along the Davao City Coastal Road on Sunday morning during the city's weekly Car-Free Sunday initiative, which closes the coastal highway to motorized traffic to promote fitness and reduce urban emissions.

Car Free Sunday expands to Roxas Coastal Road

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 31, 2026

1 min read

HOMECOMING CHAMPION. Kennesaw State University golfer Alessandra “Ella” Zozobrado Nagayo of Davao City holds the overall gross champion trophy she won at the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (Creba) Golf Tournament at South Pacific Golf and Leisure Country Club in Davao City. Nagayo, who is vacationing during her summer break, became the first woman to capture the tournament’s overall title.

Davao's Alessandra "Ella" Zozobrado Nagayo sets sights on pro golf

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Jul 27, 2026

4 min read

FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP. Holy Child President Pol Allan D. Leuterio (second from left) and Azkals Development Academy Davao Director and former Philippine Azkals captain Stephan Schrock (third from left) pose with school and academy officials after signing a memorandum of agreement formalizing a partnership to strengthen football development and expand opportunities for Holy Child student-athletes.

Holy Child partners with Azkals Academy

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Jul 23, 2026

3 min read

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS. James Halasan Ryan (holding the championship plaque), only child of British Edward and Dabawenya nurse Fe, celebrates with his Philippine Volcanoes teammates after they defeated Malaysia 39-18 to retain the Rugby Unions Cup title in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

James Halasan Ryan relishes Philippine Volcanoes' Unions Cup title defense

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Jul 23, 2026

4 min read

Entertainment (Davao)

Red Horse Beer launches Pambansang Muziklaban 2026, offering a ₱1 million cash prize for the country’s top emerging rock band.

Red Horse Muziklaban 2026 searches for next OPM legend

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 04, 2026

2 min read

Lyvefest Davao 2026 unveils its artist lineup ahead of the Kadayawan weekend, promising two days of live music, DJs, and festival experiences on August 14–15 at Davao Global Township in Matina, Davao City. Free admission is offered, with online registration required.

Lyvefest Davao 2026 unveils artist lineup in 2-day music, festival for Kadayawan weekend

Cristina E. Alivio

Aug 02, 2026

2 min read

Billy (Kathryn Bernardo) and Jordan (James Reid) share a dance in Someone Someday.

‘Someone, Someday’ tops Netflix PH, trends online

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 31, 2026

1 min read

MTRCB summons ‘It’s Showtime’ amid viewer complaints

MTRCB summons ‘It’s Showtime’ amid viewer complaints

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 29, 2026

2 min read

ABS-CBN bagged multiple awards, including top honors for Coco Martin, Vice Ganda, and the Charo Santos-Concio-led anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” at the first-ever Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Broadcast Awards.

ABS-CBN nabs major wins at first-ever FAMAS Broadcast Awards

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 27, 2026

1 min read

Kara David earns three major wins at the inaugural FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards for her GMA Public Affairs work.

Kara David leads winners at inaugural FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 24, 2026

2 min read

Feature (Davao)

COMMUNITY POWER. Local residents and organizers navigate a steep, unpaved road in Cebu, Philippines, pulling supplies to reach mountainous project sites as part of the CarbonPH initiative. Managed by the Aboitiz Foundation, the flagship 40-year nature-based climate solutions program relies on grassroots Bayanihan efforts to restore 71,000 hectares of protected forest landscapes and revitalize vital regional watersheds.

Aboitiz Foundation and Cebu people’s organizations restore forests at scale

Sun Star Davao Digital

5 hours ago

2 min read

For Paul and Diego Borromeo, protection is more than a financial product, it is a family legacy built on service, strengthened by life’s challenges, and carried forward through a shared commitment to help others prepare for the unexpected.

More than a profession: A father and son’s legacy of protection

Gillianne Corinne Grado

6 hours ago

6 min read

Make every day better with Galaxy Foldables

Make every day better with Galaxy Foldables

Gillianne Corinne Grado

9 hours ago

6 min read

TP officially turns over PC unit sets that will directly benefit learners and trainees participating in DICT Region 10’s Smart Village initiative in Cagayan de Oro City. Handing over the units were, from left, TP Desktop Engineers Grid Jezreel Gamutin, and Nelborn Maglasang, to DICT Region 10 Assistant Regional Director Michael Andrew E. Buot, and ILCDB Focal Person Jaymark D. Dumio.

TP donates computers for DICT Smart Villages in Mindanao

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 06, 2026

2 min read

FWD Life Insurance Philippines (FWD Philippines) today released the Filipino Financial Confidence Report 2026, a nationwide study conducted by Ipsos, revealing that only 32 percent of middle-class Filipinos consider themselves financially confident.

Only 3 in 10 Filipinos feel financially confident

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 05, 2026

3 min read

The donation was facilitated through the Office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go after the Okada Foundation reached out to his office to identify local government units and hospitals that could benefit from additional healthcare resources. Go's office subsequently connected the foundation with DOPMC and the local governments of Lupon and San Isidro.

Okada Foundation donates medical equipment to Davao Oriental

Sun Star Davao Digital

Aug 04, 2026

3 min read

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