Zambo reseller accuses Davao’s ‘Mr Gourmet Bangus’ of failing to refund payment

ZAMBOANGA CITY – A small time reseller of food products has accused a “Mr B Processed Food Products Wholesaling (Mr Gourmet Bangus)” based in Davao City for failing to refund her some P2,700 for the shipment of staled and mostly broken bottles of Spanish style milkfish she ordered online.

Ex-Cateel mayor shot dead in Davao City

DAVAO CITY - Motorcycle gunmen shot dead a former town of mayor of Davao Oriental and wounded his driver in a daring broad daylight attack in the southern Filipino city of Davao.

Grab Philippines outlines strategic commitments to drive economic empowerment in Mindanao

Grab Philippines Country Head Grace Vera Cruz (center) leads the official launch of GrabCar in Davao City. Present in the event are Davao City Vice Mayor Melchor Quitain, Jr., LTFRB Regional Director Nonito Llanos III, and other key leaders from the leading superapp.

DAVAO CITY - Grab Philippines, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, announced Friday its strategic commitments to drive economic empowerment in Mindanao, furthering its mission to create sustainable opportunities and foster economic growth across the Philippines.

Torre Lorenzo distributes school supplies to public schools students in Davao

 'TLDC: Towards Brighter Futures'

DAVAO CITY - In time for the opening of classes this school year, Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC) distributed school bags with school supplies to some 500 public school students in the village of Mandug in Davao City, and in Pindasan village in Davao de Oro's Mabini town. 

Sulu leaders visit former President Duterte

DAVAO CITY – Sulu Governor Sakur Tan, tagging his 19 municipal mayors, visited ex-President Rodrigo Duterte in his hometown in the southern Philippine city of Davao, and thanked the former leader for all he had done for the province and its people.

Torre Lorenzo debuts Crown Residences, its newest luxury apartment in Davao City

DAVAO CITY - The Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC), builder of the first 5-star residential complex Davao City - the dusitD2 Davao Hotel, and the Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort in Davao de Oro - has announced the launching of its Crown Residences, the company's newest residential complex here.

COVID-19 traces found in Davao City wastewater

DAVAO CITY - Researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) are positing the use of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) to aid with public health after wastewater samples from six villages here contained a high volume of SARS-CoV-2 RNA genetic material even though the areas were classified as having a low risk of COVID-19 transmission and no reports of new infections.

China access first step for Philippine durians

DAVAO CITY - The Philippine durian industry is thrilled to have gained access to the Chinese market but there is still a way to go until it can make the most of the potential on offer, according to a report by the Asia Fruit citing the Manila Bulletin.

Groups oppose Davao incinerator project

DAVAO CITY – Various environmental and farmers’ groups have opposed the pending construction of a waste-to-energy (WtE) incinerator here, saying the Japanese-funded facility will only impact people’s health and Davao’s rich biodiversity, particularly its already fragile watersheds. 

Sitel Group(R) finds new home in Davao City

LOOK: Sitel Business Services Corporation (SBSC) of Sitel Group® will soon be accepting associates into its new home in Davao which will open in 2023 at the Damosa Diamond Tower, Damosa IT Park, JP Laurel Avenue, Lanang.

VXI Global Solutions opens 5th site in Davao

 ‘Largest employer in region with over 7,000 employees’

DAVAO CITY - VXI Global Solutions, a leading BPO and CX provider, unveiled its fifth site in Davao City, cementing its current legacy as the largest employer in the region.

3 Sayyafs killed in hostage drama in Philippine police headquarters

MANILA - Police shot dead three Abu Sayyaf detainees on Sunday following a failed attempt to escape from the custodial facility of the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame, officials said.

Suzuki boosts presence in Davao with new dealership

DAVAO CITY - As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, Suzuki Philippines, the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, has further increased its footprint in the south with a new dealership in Davao.

‘Maraming salamat po Mahal na Pangulong Duterte’

DAVAO CITY – Sinopresa ni Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan ang dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa kanyang bahay dito upang muling magpasalamat sa lahat ng tulong at pagmamahal na ibinigay nito sa mga Tausug at sa kaunlarang dinaranas ngayon ng lalawigan.

Indonesians celebrate Independence Day

DAVAO CITY – Indonesians in the Philippines celebrated their 77^th Independence Day while the Indonesian Consulate General in Davao City held various sports competitions and agility games for the children.

Construction of Samal-Davao bridge to start soon

SAMAL ISLAND– The P23-billion bridge connecting Davao del Norte’s the Island Garden City of Samal to Davao City is set to begin, according to Philippine government officials.

Kadayawan Festival now includes ‘Best Face Mask’ competition

DAVAO CITY – In an effort to advocate the use of face masks as a protection against the deadly Covid-19 disease and to further promote tourism here, the local government has included the “Best Face Mask” in the Kadayawan Festival Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan.

McDonald’s In-store Parties are back to give families, friends a celebration to remember

DAVAO CITY – Birthdays are one of the most treasured milestones in a person’s life, but with the restrictions from the past couple of years, Filipinos— both young and old— have limited their own celebrations within close-knit groups.

WSAP kicks off Davao Wedding Expo

DAVAO CITY - Wedding Suppliers Association of the Philippines Inc. announced the launch of the Davao Wedding Expo at NCCC Mall Buhangin from May 27-29.

DITO Telecommunity celebrates year of Davao coverage

DAVAO CITY - DITO Telecommunity will mount a major entertainment event at the Matina Town Square Pavilion here - one of the many activation events to happen in areas with DITO coverage in the country “Tara na DITO!”