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5 dead, 5 injured as dump truck falls off cliff in Davao Oriental

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5 dead, 5 injured as dump truck falls off cliff in Davao Oriental

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Five individuals died after a dump truck falls down a cliff in Davao Oriental, according to a "24 Oras" report by GMA Regional TV's RGil Relator on Thursday.Read Article

PDEA, police seize ₱6-M in 'shabu' in Mati drug bust

PDEA, police seize ₱6-M in 'shabu' in Mati drug bust

AUTHORITIES in Davao Oriental apprehended a suspected “big-time” drug pusher from Butuan City, seizing an estimated ₱6 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation on Tuesday evening, June 3. The operation, conducted around 9:25 p.m. in MLGR, Barangay Central, Mati City, led to the arrest of alias Jay, a 46-year-old married resident of Barangay Libertad, Butuan City. Joint elements from the Davao Oriental Provincial Office of the Philippine Dr…Read Article

Mati City E-Library, Nearing Completion

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Mati City E-Library, Nearing Completion

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Overvoting, ACM glitches among issues in 2025 elections in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The conduct of the midterm elections last May 12 in Davao City and other parts of Mindanao was generally well but there were instances of missing names, voter confusion and errors of the new automated counting machines (ACMs). Across polling centers in Davao City, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, South Cotabato, Surigao del Sur and Butuan, voters waited patiently under scorching heat index, …Midterm Elections · Davao Oriental Read Article

30 plane tickets too much? Barangay Mogbongcogon cancels Elias J. TV band performance over cost issues - LionhearTV

What was supposed to be a festive performance by the Elias J. TV Band at the 70th Araw ng Mogbongcogon in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental has been scrapped due to ballooning travel expenses—specifically, ₱135,000 worth of plane tickets for 30 band members. In an official Facebook post, the Barangay Mogbongcogon Council explained that while they hadBanaybanay · Banaybanay Read Article

Fake army personnel allegedly harass residents in Tarragona; vice mayor candidate implicated

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Pacquiao gains ground in Mindanao with rural-focused Senate campaign

MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s 2025 senatorial bid under the “Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas” continues to gain traction across Mindanao, as his grassroots-driven campaign centered on rural development draws growing support from both ordinary citizens and key political blocs. In Mati City, Pacquiao outlined his legislative agenda, pledging free housing for indigent families, aggressive anti-corruption reforms, and the creati…Senate · Davao Oriental Read Article

Army neutralizes communist rebel in Davao Oriental

A NEW People’s Army (NPA) member was killed in an encounter on April 27, 2025, in Sitio Manawi, Barangay Caatihan, Boston, Davao Oriental, with troops from the 67th Infantry (Agila) Battalion. The operation was initiated following reports from locals who sighted armed individuals believed to be remnants of the Regional Sentro de Gravidad (RSDG) JAGUAR of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC). The 67IB, under the 701st Infantry (Kagitin…Davao Oriental · Davao Oriental Read Article

EARTHQUAKE: 4.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Davao Oriental (April 21, 2025)

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Davao Oriental, April 21, 2025 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental today, April 21, 2025. Here are the details. Following the 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Surigao del Norte a few days ago, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute ... Read more The post JUST IN: 4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Davao Oriental appeared first on …Earthquake · Davao Oriental Read Article

3 cops in Davao Oriental test positive for illegal drug use

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At least three police officers in Davao Oriental have tested positive for illegal drug use during a random drug test.Davao Oriental · Davao Oriental Read Article

There must be distinction between vloggers, journalists--Ben Tulfo

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Independent senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo said that there must be a distinction between journalists and vloggers, as he disclosed that he's also a victim of fake news propagated by some content creators using his material.Senatorial candidate Ben TulfoIn a press conference in Pagadian City, Tulfo noted that there was a distinct role and responsibility for those in the Fourth Estate compared to those in the Fifth Estate. The Fourth Estate, consi…Manay · Manay Read Article

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