DENR Fires Back After Baste Duterte Orders Garbage Dumped at Regional Office

Baste Duterte, DENR

DENR Criticizes Baste Duterte’s Order to Dump Garbage Outside Regional Office BASTE DUTERTE – What began as a response to Davao City’s mounting waste crisis has now triggered a public confrontation between Mayor Baste Duterte and environmental authorities. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), has strongly denounced … Read more

Garbage Pileup in Davao Escalates as Baste Duterte Points Finger at DENR

Baste Duterte, Garbage

Baste Duterte Criticizes DENR Over Davao City’s Growing Garbage Problem BASTE DUTERTE – Mayor Baste Duterte has voiced strong criticism against the DENR over its handling of the landfill suspension. Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has openly criticized the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), holding the agency responsible for the worsening garbage … Read more

Father & 2 Children Drown After Strong River Current Sweeps Them Away in Davao City 

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Father & 2 Children Drown After Strong River Current Sweeps Them During Family Outing A family outing ended in tragedy after a father and his two young children drowned while swimming in a river in Davao City.  On Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026, the 38-year-old father was bathing at the Talomo River in Barangay Calinan Poblacion, together with his children, aged four … Read more

Senior High School Student Arrested Over Alleged Rape Cases 

Senior High School Student

Senior High School Student Listed as Top 1 Most Wanted person in Davao City Arrested A senior high school student listed as the Top 1 Most Wanted person in Davao City was arrested by authorities over several serious charges involving a minor.  The suspect was taken into custody during an operation conducted by members of … Read more

Clash Between Vendors & Clearing Team in Davao City Caught on Video 

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Vendors & Clearing Team Clashed During Clearing Operation in Davao City A heated clash between street vendors and members of the clearing team broke out in Davao City during a clearing operation.  Earlier this week, the street vendors and members of the City Ancillary Services (CAS) clearing team clashed at the fruit section of Bankerohan Public Market. The incident was … Read more

Teen w/ Autism Dies After Stabbing Incident in Davao City 

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Teen w/ Autism in Davao City  Passes Away After Stabbing Incident A 15-year-old teen with autism lost his life following a stabbing incident in Barangay 1-A, Magallanes, Davao City.   According to police authorities, neighbors became alarmed after hearing cries and calls for help coming from the area. Concerned residents immediately checked what was happening and discovered the teenager lying … Read more

4 Individuals Arrested in Alleged Fixer Scheme Near LTO Office in Davao City

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Authorities Arrest 4 Individuals in Alleged Fixer Scheme Near LTO Office in Davao City Four individuals were arrested in Davao City after being linked to an alleged illegal fixer service near the Land Transportation Office.  On Monday morning (April 20, 2026), the National Bureau of Investigation – Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office XI carried out the … Read more

Fire Engulfs School Building in Davao City, Classrooms Damaged 

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Fire Damages Classroom at School Building in Davao City A fire engulfs a school building in Davao City, damaging several classrooms and causing panic among students and staff.  On Monday morning (March 23, 2026), a fire broke out inside Catalunan Pequeño National High School. According to initial reports, the fire started at around 11 in the morning. It is believed to have begun … Read more

Bosita Speaks Out After Being Accused of Shouting in Davao

Bonifacio Bosita, Paolo Duterte

Bosita Breaks Silence on Shouting Allegation in Davao BOSITA – A brewing controversy in Davao has caught public attention after allegations surfaced involving former Rep. Bonifacio Bosita. Former 1-Rider Party-list Representative and Road Safety Advocates of the Philippines (RSAP) Chairman Ret. Col. Bonifacio Bosita has issued a response to the statement made by Davao City … Read more