NGCP plans battery storage under 'Project Airbag' to ease grid strain ahead of 2027 El Niño
The grid operator says batteries can give the transmission system fast-response support but cannot replace new power plants.
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PRO XI director orders stepped-up anti-crime operations across Davao Region
PBGEN Benigno L. Guzman told provincial and city police commanders to intensify crime suppression and enforce stricter command accountability.
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City Council seeks P3 million from DHSUD for Leon Garcia and Bucana fire victims
A council resolution asks the housing department for building materials and shelter repair kits for about 1,150 families displaced by back-to-back fires in October.
Business
RCBC named among Philippines' Best Employers for 2027 for fourth straight year
The Yuchengco-led bank placed among the top two private domestic banks in an employer ranking based on a Statista survey, according to Mindanao Times.
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Jobstreet report lists tech, healthcare and engineering among top-paying fields in PH
Jobstreet by SEEK's Salary Pulse 2026 Report shows DevOps engineers advertised at up to P158,000 a month, as specialised skills and licences push pay higher across industries.
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Davao City forms El Niño working group through executive order
The city government has set up a multi-department body to handle El Niño-related concerns and protect residents' health, safety and well-being.
Health
Davao City records 415 no-scalpel vasectomy acceptors as of October 2026
The City Health Office says the number of men choosing the procedure has risen steadily and has already passed the full-year 2025 total.
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Mayor Baste Duterte urges cooperation to secure Mindanao's power supply
In a message to an energy forum, the Davao City mayor said government, power firms and industry must work together to meet rising electricity demand.
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Police arrest drug suspect in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro buy-bust operation
Officers seized suspected shabu, suspected marijuana, a firearm and other items from a man known as alias "Pogs" after a tip from PDEA Region 11.
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DOE finds 10 of 12 inspected Davao de Oro gas stations operating without compliance certificates
A three-day Department of Energy sweep in Davao de Oro also flagged short-dispensing fuel pumps, unlicensed LPG stores and underfilled cylinders.
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