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Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro)-Panabo City recently conducted a rapid assessment of Balite Cave in Barangay Aundanao, Island Garden City of Samal, to support conservation and long-term management efforts for the ecotourism site.

Balite Cave conservation plan underway

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

17 hours ago

2 min read

Senate of the Philippines

Lay group urges restraint in remarks on Senate row

David Ezra M. Francisquete

17 hours ago

2 min read

DCPO clears Top 10 wanted list

DCPO clears Top 10 wanted list

David Ezra M. Francisquete

17 hours ago

2 min read

Armed Philippine Marines troops stationed at the Senate take defensive position after a volley of gunshots was fired, prompting a security lockdown on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026

Tulfo seeks transparent probe into Senate shooting incident

David Ezra M. Francisquete

17 hours ago

3 min read

Trending

20 years later: How American businessman built a home for Cebu's forgotten children

20 years later: How American businessman built a home for Cebu's forgotten children

Jewil Anne M. Tabiolo

May 16, 2026

GMA reporter files sexual harassment complaint

GMA reporter files sexual harassment complaint

May 16, 2026

Relocation woes may delay fourth Cebu-Mactan bridge

Relocation woes may delay fourth Cebu-Mactan bridge

April Blanche Cabañog

May 16, 2026

Vincent Co appears in public
on supposed wedding day with Bea

Vincent Co appears in public on supposed wedding day with Bea

15 hours ago

Videos

Beyond the Headlines with Glenn Anthony Soco

Beyond the Headlines with Glenn Anthony Soco

May 15, 2026

1 min read

From ASEAN Preparations to Heat, Currency, and Power Advisories

From ASEAN Preparations to Heat, Currency, and Power Advisories

May 15, 2026

1 min read

AI vs BPO: Is the Philippines Still Leading?

AI vs BPO: Is the Philippines Still Leading?

May 15, 2026

1 min read

Who should step in?

Who should step in?

May 11, 2026

1 min read

Behind ASEAN 2026:What Happens and Do Reading Gaps Shape Filipinos’ Understanding of National Issues

Behind ASEAN 2026:What Happens and Do Reading Gaps Shape Filipinos’ Understanding of National Issues

May 11, 2026

1 min read

Local News (Davao)

Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro)-Panabo City recently conducted a rapid assessment of Balite Cave in Barangay Aundanao, Island Garden City of Samal, to support conservation and long-term management efforts for the ecotourism site.

Balite Cave conservation plan underway

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

17 hours ago

2 min read

Senate of the Philippines

Lay group urges restraint in remarks on Senate row

David Ezra M. Francisquete

17 hours ago

2 min read

DCPO clears Top 10 wanted list

DCPO clears Top 10 wanted list

David Ezra M. Francisquete

17 hours ago

2 min read

Armed Philippine Marines troops stationed at the Senate take defensive position after a volley of gunshots was fired, prompting a security lockdown on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026

Tulfo seeks transparent probe into Senate shooting incident

David Ezra M. Francisquete

17 hours ago

3 min read

SUNSTAR DAVAO WINS BIG AT ATMA 2026. From left, Digital Service head Ralph Lawrence Llemit, journalist David Ezra Francisquete, and associate editor Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan pose with SunStar Davao’s awards during the 2026 Archbishop Thibault Media Awards at the Ateneo de Davao University on Saturday, May 16. Llemit and Abalayan represented SunStar Davao editor-in-chief Cristina E. Alivio, who won two awards during the ceremony.

SunStar wins 3 ATMA awards

Ralph Lawrence G. Llemit

17 hours ago

6 min read

DSWD opens Samal Crisis Intervention Unit

DSWD opens Samal Crisis Intervention Unit

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

May 15, 2026

2 min read

Taklobo Farm closes for Wasar training

Taklobo Farm closes for Wasar training

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

May 15, 2026

1 min read

Davao City eyes penalties for bogus food delivery orders

Davao City eyes penalties for bogus food delivery orders

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

May 15, 2026

2 min read

Lifestyle (Davao)

Gala to the max as SM City Davao rolls out 3-Day Sale

Gala to the max as SM City Davao rolls out 3-Day Sale

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 14, 2026

2 min read

SCENES FROM BA NA HILLS. Winners of the 18th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards explore Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang, Vietnam, during their incentive trip in March 2026. Clockwise from left are journalists during the Ba Na Hills cable car ride, SunStar Davao editor Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan posing among tulips at Le Jardin d’Amour, and the group at the fog-covered Golden Bridge, one of Vietnam’s most visited tourist attractions.

Discovering Da Nang

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

May 13, 2026

6 min read

Vietnam’s coastal gem captivates visitors with mountain escapes, vibrant flavors and unforgettable views

Empowering Filipinas through menopause, muscle health

Empowering Filipinas through menopause, muscle health

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 01, 2026

3 min read

Business (Davao)

OF remittances hit US$2.87B in March

OF remittances hit US$2.87B in March

Sun Star Davao Digital

7 hours ago

1 min read

Representing Alsons Development and Investment Corporation during the 2026 BDO Home Loan Developer Awards are assistant vice president for Management Services Group Amado C. Bernardino, third from right, and Legal Management Department manager Gloria P. Concepcion, fourth from right, together with officials of BDO at the Fairmont Hotel Makati on May 8, 2026.

Alsons Dev bags top Mindanao developer award anew

Sun Star Davao Digital

7 hours ago

1 min read

US boosts tech partnership with PH, Singapore

US boosts tech partnership with PH, Singapore

Sun Star Davao Digital

16 hours ago

1 min read

PDIC issues revised appeals process for denied claims

Nationwide survey shows 31% of Filipino adults aware of PDIC

Sun Star Davao Digital

18 hours ago

2 min read

Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA)

MinDA backs stronger collaboration for hog industry recovery

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 16, 2026

2 min read

RISING MARKET PRICES. Eggs are displayed for sale at a stall inside Bankerohan Public Market on Thursday, May 14, 2026, as vendors report slight increases in the prices of selected basic commodities, including eggs, chicken, and rice, due to supply adjustments.

Bankerohan prices inch up

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 16, 2026

2 min read

Cebu Pacific tops PH carriers in April punctuality

Cebu Pacific tops PH carriers in April punctuality

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 16, 2026

1 min read

ORGANIC FARMERS' MARKET. Dabawenyos flock to the organic farmers’ market at Rizal Park beside Davao City Hall on May 14, supporting local farmers while buying fresh, chemical-free produce.

Davao inflation jumps to 8.9%

David Ezra M. Francisquete

May 15, 2026

2 min read

Opinion (Davao)

Sun Star Davao Digital

Pates: The reality of foundlings (Part 2 of 3)

18 hours ago

4 min read

Sun Star Davao Digital

Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: Bato’s escape enabled by Cayetano’s collusion, Marcos’ lack of resolve

18 hours ago

2 min read

Sun Star Davao Digital

Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: Second urgent motion on SC to resolve pending petition on FPRRD’s arrest

May 14, 2026

2 min read

Sun Star Davao Digital

Sun Star Davao Digital

Valderrama: The quiet room

May 12, 2026

3 min read

Sun Star Davao Digital

Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: ABS-CBN on alleged internal dispute

May 12, 2026

1 min read

Sun Star Davao Digital

Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: CJ Hirro on claims of political pressure

May 12, 2026

1 min read

Sun Star Davao Digital

Sports (Davao)

Pinoy bets fall short of Karate Youth League medals

Pinoy bets fall short of Karate Youth League medals

Sun Star Davao Digital

7 hours ago

2 min read

Tommy Iñigo (right), golf director of South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates, shares updates on the upcoming DSA Open Golf Tournament for a Cause during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at The Annex of SM City Davao on May 14, 2026.

Charity golfest tees off May 30

Sun Star Davao Digital

7 hours ago

2 min read

PUNISHER ULTRA TRAIL. Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum Doi Calbes shares updates on the upcoming 2026 Punisher Ultra Trail Marathon at The Annex of SM City Davao, Davao City on May 14, 2026.

Punisher Ultra Trail raises a challenge

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 16, 2026

1 min read

Wide-open battle looms at ICTSI Caliraya

Wide-open battle looms at ICTSI Caliraya

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 16, 2026

2 min read

Davao City is set to serve up something fresh and exciting this June as the Duaw Davao Festival debuts its first-ever Pickleball Tournament, introducing the fast-rising paddle sport to athletes and enthusiasts aged 18 and above from Davao City and neighboring municipalities, provinces, and regions.

Duaw Davao first Pickleball Tournament unveiled

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 15, 2026

2 min read

DAZZLING PAIR. Jesteve Eric Almendras and Joelie Mae Catamco of the Davao Region celebrate after dominating the youth standard dancesport events at the National Prisaa Games 2026. The pair captured six gold medals after ruling the waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot and quickstep competitions.

Davao youth lead medal bid in National Prisaa Games

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

May 14, 2026

2 min read

Stephan Schröck of Azkals Development Club attacks past Alvaro Cordero of the University of Asia and the Pacific during their PFF Futsaliga Men’s Division semifinal match at Philsports Arena. Schröck scored on the opening possession as ADC advanced to the championship round with a 7-2 victory.

ADC, Enderun arrange blockbuster PFF Futsaliga final

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 14, 2026

2 min read

The Davao Strikers Football Club (FC) under-7 (U7) squad celebrates after ruling the inaugural Kidapawan Mynas Football Tournament in Kidapawan City. The young booters went unbeaten in five matches and did not concede a single goal en route to the championship.

Davao Strikers sweep U6, U7 titles in Kidapawan football tilt

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 13, 2026

1 min read

Entertainment (Davao)

The upbeat and feel-good track has sparked a massive dance craze on TikTok, generating over one million user entries. “Ikembot Mo” has also amassed more than 311,000 streams on Spotify and climbed to No. 40 on Instagram Music, where it has been used in over 16,000 reels. Following the song’s viral success, the group’s monthly listeners on Spotify also surged to over 122,000.

It's Showtime's Baby Dolls enters Spotify PH Viral Songs Chart with 'Ikembot Mo'

Sun Star Davao Digital

18 hours ago

1 min read

GMA Network and ABS-CBN’s mystery-romance collaboration series, “The Secrets of Hotel 88,” intensifies the tension as it enters its midseason, with both families’ search for justice becoming more complicated as bigger secrets emerge and the possibility of death threatens everyone inside the hotel.

'The Secrets of Hotel 88' midseason teases bigger secrets

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 14, 2026

1 min read

GMA Network’s high-rating musical drama series, Born to Shine, is sharing its original songs to the world. The Born to Shine OST Volume 1 is out now on all digital streaming platforms, offering inspirational and meaningful music produced by GMA Playlist.

Born to Shine releases original songs

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 11, 2026

1 min read

Movies coming to Prime Video in May

Movies coming to Prime Video in May

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 11, 2026

2 min read

Dabawenya-written film ‘Beneath the Badge’ reaches Europe

Dabawenya-written film ‘Beneath the Badge’ reaches Europe

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

After a successful 47-week run, GMA Network’s most loved iconic fantasy series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre nears its epic finale on May 8, 2026. The long-awaited culmination promises a cinematic battle for survival of Encantadia.

Destiny fulfilled - Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre epic finale

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 07, 2026

2 min read

Feature (Davao)

SUNSTAR DAVAO WINS BIG AT ATMA 2026. From left, Digital Service head Ralph Lawrence Llemit, journalist David Ezra Francisquete, and associate editor Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan pose with SunStar Davao’s awards during the 2026 Archbishop Thibault Media Awards at the Ateneo de Davao University on Saturday, May 16. Llemit and Abalayan represented SunStar Davao editor-in-chief Cristina E. Alivio, who won two awards during the ceremony.

SunStar wins 3 ATMA awards

Ralph Lawrence G. Llemit

17 hours ago

6 min read

₱3,000 Fuel Assistance: Crisis Relief from Bajaj Three-wheelers

₱3,000 Fuel Assistance: Crisis Relief from Bajaj Three-wheelers

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 14, 2026

1 min read

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SCENES FROM BA NA HILLS. Winners of the 18th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards explore Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang, Vietnam, during their incentive trip in March 2026. Clockwise from left are journalists during the Ba Na Hills cable car ride, SunStar Davao editor Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan posing among tulips at Le Jardin d’Amour, and the group at the fog-covered Golden Bridge, one of Vietnam’s most visited tourist attractions.

Discovering Da Nang

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

May 13, 2026

6 min read

WARM WELCOME. A delegation from Port Moresby General Hospital receives a heartfelt welcome at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao International Airport) as they begin a 10-day observership at SPMC’s Children’s Cancer Institute in Davao City, an opportunity to witness firsthand how a once four-bed unit grew into a leading pediatric oncology center through resourcefulness, collaboration, and commitment to child-centered care.

SPMC’s Children Cancer Institute shows the way for hospitals outside PH

Stella A. Estremera

May 11, 2026

4 min read

Why an award-winning woman filmmaker is choosing rest as protest

Why an award-winning woman filmmaker is choosing rest as protest

Jupiter D. Cabig Jr.

May 09, 2026

6 min read

Maxicare Prima: Thoughtful, practical gift for women who care for everyone else

Maxicare Prima: Thoughtful, practical gift for women who care for everyone else

Sun Star Davao Digital

May 09, 2026

2 min read

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