EastMinCom marks 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Surigao Strait
Military leaders, local officials and delegates from the US, Australia and Japan honoured the Filipino and Allied forces who fought in the 1944 naval battle.
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Only one in four Grade 11 learners in Davao City reads independently, data show
EDCOM 2 figures from a DepEd assessment place 46 percent of the city's assessed Grade 11 students at the "frustration" reading level, though the city still outperformed regional and national results.
Education
Samsung opens fourth Solve for Tomorrow contest for public science high school students
Teams of Grade 8 to 10 students from public science high schools can compete for nearly ₱2 million in devices and cash by proposing STEM-based solutions to community problems.
Davao Life
Davao City police inspect major cemeteries ahead of Undas 2026
The Davao City Police Office reviewed crowd control plans and security posts at major burial grounds before the expected surge of visitors for All Saints' and All Souls' Day.
Police & Safety
Davao police rescue minor linked to online threat in Catalunan Grande
Talomo Police Station officers turned the minor over to social welfare officers after a security threat aimed at a high school student spread on social media.
Health
When Digestive Discomfort Becomes More Than Just Stress
FOR MANY working adults, digestive discomfort is often attributed to stress, irregular meals, or demanding schedules. Bloating, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits may seem like minor inconveniences, but…
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Aboitiz scholarship opens doors for a truck driver’s son
Former Aboitiz scholar John Eric Dagos has come a long way from his days as a struggling college student, rising through the ranks to become a UnionBank branch manager. Investing…
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Bam Aquino asks Senate to revive PROTECT committee ahead of 'Super El Niño'
The senator wants preparations focused on schools, public health and small businesses, including a three-month freeze on interest for state loans.
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NBI chief seeks Davao head prosecutor's inhibition from Pulong Duterte libel case
NBI Director Melvin Matibag wants the Davao City head prosecutor removed from the libel and cyberlibel complaint filed against him.
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Ayala Land, Crown Pipes sign deal to cut PVC waste and emissions in construction
The two-year agreement covers a take-back program for PVC pipe scraps, green vendor standards and a review of renewable energy options for the pipe maker's facilities.
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Davao City secures two tourism distinctions
More than a celebration of thanksgiving and bountiful harvest, Kadayawan reflects the culture, rich heritage and unity of Davao City’s diverse communities, qualities that earned national recognition ...
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