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MANILA. Vice President Sara Duterte.

Survey: Filipinos prefer public opinion in impeachment decisions

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

2 min read

PIDS study warns of impending care crisis

PIDS study warns of impending care crisis

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

3 min read

DCWD sees enough water amid El Niño

DCWD sees enough water amid El Niño

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

May 08, 2026

2 min read

DepEd-Davao bans gadget use during class hours

DepEd-Davao bans gadget use during class hours

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

May 08, 2026

2 min read

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Researchers have documented a rare endemic mammal in Mount Apo Natural Park, a discovery that is reshaping scientific understanding of the species’ habitat range in Mindanao. The Mindanao treeshrew (Tupaia everetti), locally known as “tingkolit,” was recorded during a biodiversity monitoring survey conducted from April 27 to May 1, 2026.

Scientists document rare endemic mammal in Mt. Apo

David Ezra M. Francisquete

May 06, 2026

Russia eyes Cebu City as pilot area for new waste tech

Russia eyes Cebu City as pilot area for new waste tech

April Blanche Cabañog

May 08, 2026

49 cadets charged over PNPA hazing incident

49 cadets charged over PNPA hazing incident

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

May 08, 2026

Asean summit cleanup draws criticism

Asean summit cleanup draws criticism

Cherry Ann Virador

May 08, 2026

Videos

Binaliw Facility Reopening: Safe or Too Soon?

Binaliw Facility Reopening: Safe or Too Soon?

May 05, 2026

1 min read

One Life Lost Is Too Many — The Push for Safer Roads

One Life Lost Is Too Many — The Push for Safer Roads

May 05, 2026

1 min read

PhilHealth Benefits

PhilHealth Benefits

May 05, 2026

1 min read

Inside the Impeachment Case of VP Sara Duterte

Inside the Impeachment Case of VP Sara Duterte

SunStar Webposting

May 05, 2026

1 min read

Inside the Impeachment Case of VP Sara Duterte

Inside the Impeachment Case of VP Sara Duterte

Apr 29, 2026

1 min read

Local News (Davao)

MANILA. Vice President Sara Duterte.

Survey: Filipinos prefer public opinion in impeachment decisions

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

2 min read

PIDS study warns of impending care crisis

PIDS study warns of impending care crisis

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

3 min read

DCWD sees enough water amid El Niño

DCWD sees enough water amid El Niño

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

May 08, 2026

2 min read

DepEd-Davao bans gadget use during class hours

DepEd-Davao bans gadget use during class hours

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

May 08, 2026

2 min read

Datu Lipatuan Joel Unad Sr. of the Obu Manuvu Unified Ancestral Domain of Elders and Leaders gives Department of Tourism–Davao Region (DOT-Davao) Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan and Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) officer-in-charge Willenito P. Tormis Jr. a tour of the wall of the animals that the tribe used to hunt on May 6, 2026 in Barangay Tambobong in Marilog District.

DOT, Davao CTOO eye community tourism in Marilog, Baguio Districts

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

May 08, 2026

4 min read

DENR-CENRO Midsayap documents one of Mindanao's largest fruit bat colonies in Banisilan, Cotabato, highlighting a major win for biodiversity.

Massive flying fox colony found in Cotabato

David Ezra M. Francisquete

May 08, 2026

3 min read

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Davao Region (MGB-Davao) warned that several communities across the region remain vulnerable to rain-induced landslides and flooding until May 9 as persistent heavy rains continue to affect parts of Mindanao.

MGB warns of landslides, floods in Davao Region

David Ezra M. Francisquete

May 08, 2026

3 min read

Then-Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte attending an online meeting of the Covid-19 IATF in the city during the pandemic.

Sara Duterte denies laptop-throwing allegation

David Ezra M. Francisquete

May 08, 2026

2 min read

Lifestyle (Davao)

Empowering Filipinas through menopause, muscle health

Empowering Filipinas through menopause, muscle health

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 01, 2026

3 min read

The Hero for All trophy on display during the launch of the nationwide search on April 9 in Makati City

Search for Everyday Heroes is now open

Sun Star Davao Digital

Apr 20, 2026

2 min read

ADVANCE REFUELING. A rider refueled his motorcycle at a gasoline station along Quimpo Boulevard in Davao City on Sunday morning, March 8, 2026. Motorists in Davao City continue to feel the impact of recent fuel price increases as they brace for the adjustments implemented by oil companies earlier this week. Some motorists did not wait for the implementation, lining up at nearby gas stations.

MDPPA shares fuel-saving tips for motorcycle riders

Sun Star Davao Digital

Apr 15, 2026

2 min read

Business (Davao)

PPP PUSH IN BIMP–EAGA. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. confers with Mindanao Development Authority Chairperson (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso Magno during the Special Bimp–Eaga Summit held alongside the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu City on May 7. Leaders at the summit pushed for stronger public-private partnerships to support infrastructure, energy and connectivity projects under the proposed Bimp–Eaga Vision 2035 framework.

Bimp-Eaga eyes bigger PPP role

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

2 min read

East West Banking Corp. posted a net income of ₱1.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by stronger lending activity and sustained growth in its core banking businesses despite market volatility and global economic uncertainty.

EastWest earns ₱1.9B in first quarter

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

2 min read

The Davao Trio 2026 officially opened on May 7, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Davao in SM Lanang, bringing together the construction, food, and travel industries in one major regional showcase. The event combines PHILBEX, MAFBEX, and TLEX Davao into a single platform, gathering industry leaders and stakeholders for a three-day event focused on innovation, culture, design, and business opportunities in Mindanao.

Davao Trio 2026: PHILBEX, TLEX, MAFBEX open in SMX

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

3 min read

MANILA. In this file photo, a teller counts Philippine peso for a client selling US dollars. (File Photo)

PH financial system resilient in H2 2025

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary and Board of Investments (BOI) managing head Dr. Ceferino Rodolfo met with Masdar and DAMAC Digital to advance investment plans in the Philippines and align partnerships on AI development in connection with the US-led Pax Silica initiative.

UAE firms back PH AI hub push

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

Davao City property market stays resilient

Davao City property market stays resilient

David Ezra M. Francisquete

May 07, 2026

3 min read

Mindanao Development Authority Executive Director and Philippine Senior Official Undersecretary Janet Lopoz leads discussions during the Bimp-Eaga preparatory meeting in Cebu ahead of the Special Bimp-Eaga Leaders Summit on May 7, 2026, where regional officials finalized inputs for the implementation of the Bimp-Eaga Vision 2035 framework.

Bimp-Eaga leaders push Vision 2035 goals ahead of Asean Summit

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

GRID RELIABILITY TRAINING. Officials from Alsons Power Group and the Energy Regulatory Commission gather during the first day of a regulatory compliance and grid reliability training in General Santos City. The workshop focuses on outage reporting, crisis response, and strengthening grid reliability standards.

Alsons Power boosts compliance, crisis readiness

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

1 min read

Opinion (Davao)

Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: Scap statement over Ched GE reform, warns of inequality and erosion of academic depth

May 08, 2026

2 min read

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Sun Star Davao Digital

Pates: The reality of foundlings (Part 1 of 3)

May 08, 2026

3 min read

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Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: An appeal to the Czech and French government

May 06, 2026

2 min read

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Sun Star Davao Digital

y-speak!: The weight of words

May 04, 2026

2 min read

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Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: Peace cannot prosper without justice

Apr 29, 2026

2 min read

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Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: I will not play pickleball

Apr 28, 2026

2 min read

Sun Star Davao Digital

Sports (Davao)

In this file photo, members of Team Davao City celebrate after emerging as overall champion in the 2026 Davao Regional Athletic Association (Davraa) Meet held in Tagum City in February 2026. Stakeholders said Davao City’s newly launched ATO NA Athletes’ Scholarship Program will further support student-athletes striving to balance academics and sports competition.

Aktibo Dabawenyo brings free sports clinics to barangays

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

3 min read

FUTSAL FOR ALL. Young participants sharpen their ball control skills during an Aktibo Dabawenyo futsal clinic organized by the City Sports Development Division as part of its grassroots summer sports program in Davao City. The initiative brings free sports training closer to communities to help develop future Dabawenyo athletes.

Aktibo Dabawenyo opens doors for young athletes

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 08, 2026

2 min read

The Special Olympics Pilipinas gymnastics athletes have intensified preparations for the 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Santiago through specialized training sessions at the CoLab Performance Gymnastics facility in Pasig City.

Special Olympics PH gymnasts prep for 2027 World Games

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

EALA ADVANCES IN ROME. Alexandra Eala celebrates a point during her comeback victory over Magdalena Fręch in the opening round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Wednesday in Rome. Eala rallied from a third-set deficit to win 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 and advance to the second round of the WTA 1000 event.

Alex Eala rallies to reach Italian Open second round

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

SunStar Samante

Samante: Palaro 2026: Beyond the podium

Mark Paul Samante

May 07, 2026

2 min read

JUNGOLF CHAMPIONS. Davao City’s Soleil Molde and homegrown golfer Stephen Clementer pose with their medals after winning the girls’ and boys’ 7-10 division titles, respectively, in the 2026 ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Junior PGT Championship in Cagayan de Oro on Wednesday.

Clementer rallies, Molde repeats in Junior PGT

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

3 min read

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PALARO 2026 FOOTBALL TRAINING. Members of the Davao Region elementary boys football team run ball-control drills during a training session ahead of the Palarong Pambansa 2026. The team is ramping up preparations as part of the region’s buildup for the national games.

Dabawenyos power Davraa’s Palaro bid

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

May 07, 2026

2 min read

Veteran internationalists Jamesray Mishael Ajido and Fil-British tanker Riannah Coleman stamped their class with two gold medals each, while rising stars Aishel Evangelista and Kyla Bulaga delivered dominant performances to cap the National Long Course Age Group Championships on Sunday at the New Clark City Aquatics Center.

Ajido, Coleman bag double golds in national swim meet

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 06, 2026

2 min read

Entertainment (Davao)

Dabawenya-written film ‘Beneath the Badge’ reaches Europe

Dabawenya-written film ‘Beneath the Badge’ reaches Europe

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

After a successful 47-week run, GMA Network’s most loved iconic fantasy series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre nears its epic finale on May 8, 2026. The long-awaited culmination promises a cinematic battle for survival of Encantadia.

Destiny fulfilled - Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre epic finale

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

At a defining moment for Filipino music globally, ABS-CBN announces a joint venture between ABS-CBN Music and ABS-CBN Global, bringing together ABS-CBN Music International (AMI) — a strategic expansion designed to bring Filipino talent from across the globe to the world stage while connecting global talent back to the Philippines.

ABS-CBN expands globally as PPop gains int’l momentum

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 03, 2026

2 min read

TV shows coming to Prime Video in May 2026

TV shows coming to Prime Video in May 2026

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 01, 2026

4 min read

Sparkle artists Caprice Cayetano (2nd from right) and Heath Jornales (2nd from left) are set to headline GMA Public Affairs' upcoming romantic drama series “You’re My Favorite Song” – marking their first-ever starring role in a TV series. Also part of the cast are Marco Masa (leftmost) and Clifford (rightmost).

Caprice, Heath to headline 1st romantic drama series

Sun Star Davao Digital

Apr 28, 2026

1 min read

Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis

Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis

Sun Star Davao Digital

Apr 27, 2026

4 min read

Feature (Davao)

Why an award-winning woman filmmaker is choosing rest as protest

Why an award-winning woman filmmaker is choosing rest as protest

Jupiter D. Cabig Jr.

10 hours ago

6 min read

Maxicare Prima: Thoughtful, practical gift for women who care for everyone else

Maxicare Prima: Thoughtful, practical gift for women who care for everyone else

Sun Star Davao Digital

15 hours ago

2 min read

GCash, the Philippines’ leading financial technology platform, is proud to support the 48th ASEAN Summit as an official partner, bringing cashless convenience and financial inclusion to the region’s largest leadership gathering.

GCash partners with 48th ASEAN Summit for cashless Cebu

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 06, 2026

2 min read

Finland Embassy, HCDC explore academic collab

Finland Embassy, HCDC explore academic collab

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 04, 2026

2 min read

Financial empowerment for fisherfolk. Representatives from Parañaque’s fisheries sector, BSP, BDO Foundation, and other stakeholders gathered at the Parañaque City Hall to witness the launch of the partners’ financial education program.

BSP, Parañaque, BDO Foundation launch financial ed for fisherfolk

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 04, 2026

2 min read

Guang-Guang Mangrove Park and Nursery, also known as Guang-Guang Marine and Research Center, is a protected mangrove forest spanning in Barangay Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental.

Right species, right place: Why science matters in mangrove restoration

David Ezra M. Francisquete

May 04, 2026

5 min read

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