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31/10/2025

The Anti-Red Tape Authority on Friday (Oct. 31, 2025) confirms the receipt of a complaint filed against an employee of the Bureau of Internal Revenue –Novaliches for alleged rude behavior during a transaction.

The complaint filed by Nica Cadalin was formally received on Oct. 28, 2025 and underwent initial evaluation by an assisting lawyer, ARTA said. | via ARTA

31/10/2025

In a bid to modernize Davao de Oro’s agricultural sector, the rehabilitation of a P250.48-million Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) connecting Kilagding Recenia to Kibaguio Road in the municipality of Laak is set to begin.

Davao de Oro will begin rehabilitating the ₱250M FMR connecting Kilagding Recenia to Kibaguio Road in Laak. Funded by DA-PRDP Scale-Up, the project aims to cut transport costs and boost agribusiness for 1,260 households.

31/10/2025

Today is World Savings Day.💰

(SAVIIIIIINGS DAAAAY?! What SAVINGS?! 🥲)

31/10/2025

The province of Davao de Oro and the city of Tagum have been placed under a state of calamity after sustaining extensive damage from the twin earthquakes that rocked Davao Oriental and neighboring areas earlier this month.

Davao de Oro (Res. 289) and Tagum City (Res. 245) declared a State of Calamity after the Oct 10 earthquakes. The move releases Quick Response Funds (QRF) to aid 75K+ families in Davao de Oro and repair ₱14M in damaged infrastructure in Tagum.

31/10/2025

Carl Mavin Pulido of Davao City captured the gold medal in the 60-kg Muay Thai event at the Batang Pinoy Games, stopping Mikael Carlos Avila of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, in the third round.

Pulido trained intensively for two months under Coach Alan Taño Cotamora of Shalom Warriors Gym, working twice a day with support from Cotamora and Kru Jay Solana of Elorde Davao.

Congratulations!

31/10/2025

The 21st Sangguniang Panlungsod on Tuesday approved on third and final reading two measures that will help Dabawenyos prepare for disasters.

The 21st Sangguniang Panlungsod approved ordinances institutionalizing Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) for urban planning and the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) handbook, led by Councilor Isidro Ungab, to improve disaster preparedness in Davao City.

31/10/2025

Davao City’s shift toward sustainable mobility took another step forward with the arrival of around 500 brand-new electric taxis from Green GSM, powered by Vietnamese automaker VinFast, at the Port of Davao this week.

The newly delivered e-taxis feature long-range batteries, fast-charging technology, and zero-emission performance, underscoring Davao’s growing role as a leader in Mindanao’s transition to green transport.

📸 D Nature’s Adventure

31/10/2025

A laser reflecting off glass looks like it follows the mirror rule — angle in equals angle out. But with sensitive tools, the spot shifts slightly, no bigger than a strand of hair.

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/up-researchers-measure-large-goos-h%C3%A4nchen-shift-in-silicon

31/10/2025

Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang has raised concern over the collapsed Callawa–Fatima Road in Paquibato District, which has remained unrepaired for several years.

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/action-on-collapsed-paquibato-road-sought

31/10/2025

The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) has released traffic plans for major cemeteries in Davao City in preparation for the influx of visitors during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day.

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/cttmo-releases-one-way-traffic-plan-for-davao-city-cemeteries

31/10/2025

ALAGANG COCOLIFE: EMPOWERING AGENTS, PROTECTING FILIPINO FAMILIES

Cocolife continues to strengthen its mission of caring for Filipino families through the “Alagang Cocolife Health and Wellness” Forum, a nationwide initiative designed to equip agents with the tools and confidence to promote its newest health-focused products— Cocolife Agapay and Cocolife Kalinga.

READ | http://snstr.co/lwn.

31/10/2025

SA LIKOD NG MGA TALA, KAHIT SULYAP LANG DARNA

Actress AJ Raval channels her inner superhero as she transforms into Darna for this year’s Halloween. 💫

📸Instagram/AJ Raval