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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of the ₱93.75-million Sta. Cruz Municipal Fish Port project in Barangay Bato, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, aimed at modernizing post-harvest infrastructure and enhancing regional food security.

Sta. Cruz fish port eyed completion in November

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

12 hours ago

2 min read

The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-Davao Region) said that only light vehicles are allowed to pass through the newly opened Bailey Bridge in Barangay Callawa, Davao City.

Only light vehicles allowed on Callawa Bailey bridge

Sun Star Davao Digital

12 hours ago

2 min read

Rescue teams clear massive debris in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, following a magnitude 6.5 earthquake and severe flooding on July 14, 2026.

Habagat batters 900 families in Davao Region

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

12 hours ago

2 min read

Davao pushes safe migration ordinance vs trafficking

Davao pushes safe migration ordinance vs trafficking

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

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The first oath-taking in Apo View Hotel.

Hijos de Davao The family ties that made Davao

Jul 15, 2026

3 nabbed in killing of American marine biologist

3 nabbed in killing of American marine biologist

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

22 hours ago

Woman shot dead in Cebu City

Within four days, 2 violent crimes target women

Arnold Y. Bustamante

19 hours ago

American marine biologist shot dead inside Negros Oriental home

Live-in partner, sibling ‘persons of interest’ in marine biologist killing

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Jul 15, 2026

Videos

Behind the Lens: The Artistry of Glenn Jub

Behind the Lens: The Artistry of Glenn Jub

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10 Years After the Hague Ruling

10 Years After the Hague Ruling

16 hours ago

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Tambagi ko Noy Kulas: Wa gyud nagpakita

Tambagi ko Noy Kulas: Wa gyud nagpakita

17 hours ago

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Sandiganbayan Denies Jinggoy Estrada's Request

Sandiganbayan Denies Jinggoy Estrada's Request

Jul 14, 2026

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How Are Cebuanos Seeing the First Three Days?

How Are Cebuanos Seeing the First Three Days?

Jul 14, 2026

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Local News (Davao)

University of the Philippines Mindanao Chancellor Prof. Lyre Anni E. Murao delivers her address during the university's 28th Commencement Exercises at the University Atrium on July 7, 2026.

UPMin grads dared to lead with care, service to country

Sun Star Davao Digital

12 hours ago

3 min read

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of the ₱93.75-million Sta. Cruz Municipal Fish Port project in Barangay Bato, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, aimed at modernizing post-harvest infrastructure and enhancing regional food security.

Sta. Cruz fish port eyed completion in November

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

12 hours ago

2 min read

The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-Davao Region) said that only light vehicles are allowed to pass through the newly opened Bailey Bridge in Barangay Callawa, Davao City.

Only light vehicles allowed on Callawa Bailey bridge

Sun Star Davao Digital

12 hours ago

2 min read

Rescue teams clear massive debris in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, following a magnitude 6.5 earthquake and severe flooding on July 14, 2026.

Habagat batters 900 families in Davao Region

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

12 hours ago

2 min read

Davao-Samal Bridge 40% complete

Igacos boosts readiness for DavSam Bridge

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

13 hours ago

2 min read

Philippine Army personnel from the 10th Infantry Division work alongside local responders to clear debris and inspect structural damage outside the KCC Mall in General Santos City following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao.

DILG-Davao seeks strengthening of infrastructure audit program for death, damage prevention

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Jul 15, 2026

2 min read

Davao pushes safe migration ordinance vs trafficking

Davao pushes safe migration ordinance vs trafficking

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

An aerial view of the bustling Annex Event Center at SM City Davao during the Job Fair held on July 14, 2026. Organized by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Davao Chapter alongside PESO Davao, the massive event connected local talent with 2,514 total vacancies—comprising 885 local positions and 1,629 overseas opportunities. By early afternoon, 21 applicants had already secured employment through direct, on-the-spot hiring.

Over 1,500 applicants join July 14 job fair; 44 hired on spot

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

Lifestyle (Davao)

Consul General Hirotaka Ono (center-left) joins local officials and farmers in Santo Tomas during the official turnover of a P3.2 million bamboo processing equipment facility funded through Japan's Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP).

Japan supports bamboo livelihood in Santo Tomas

Sun Star Davao Digital

13 hours ago

1 min read

Bai sa Gapao-Balindong Taraka Prof. Hadja Faisah Badio Porna Amer (mother of Sultan sa Masiu); Sultan sa Masiu Atty. Mohammad Amer Ben-Usman; Bai Areefa Tahira (daughter of Sultan sa Masiu); Potre Maamor ko Phangampong a Masiu Atty. Rosaemmah Mapupuno Salic, CPA (wife of Sultan sa Masiu); Sultan sa Malungun Hadji Usman Imam Cagul Comadug (father of Sultan sa Masiu).

New Sultan of Masiu carries forward centuries-old Meranaw tradition

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 13, 2026

8 min read

Volleyball moms over 40 redefine
fitness, friendship, and fun

Volleyball moms over 40 redefine fitness, friendship, and fun

Jojie Alcantara

Jul 05, 2026

2 min read

Business (Davao)

RCBC advises businesses to stay vigilant on FX and trade risk amidst geopolitical uncertainties.

Firms urged to watch FX, trade risks

Sun Star Davao Digital

14 hours ago

4 min read

Cebu Pacific to bring Starlink Wi-Fi aboard flights in 2027

Cebu Pacific to bring Starlink Wi-Fi aboard flights in 2027

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 15, 2026

2 min read

BSP: PH economy can still handle another rate hike

BSP issues AI guidelines for financial firms

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 15, 2026

2 min read

BDO ends sustainability bond offer early on Robust Investor Demand

BDO ends sustainability bond offer early on Robust Investor Demand

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 15, 2026

1 min read

Cebuana Lhuillier leads next era of cross-border payments, unlocking stablecoin rails with Fireblocks

Cebuana Lhuillier leads next era of cross-border payments, unlocking stablecoin rails with Fireblocks

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

SM Investments Executive Vice President for Treasury, Finance and Planning Erwin G. Pato receives the Best CFO in the Philippines award from Alpha Southeast Asia Publisher Siddiq Bazarwala.

Alpha Southeast Asia recognizes SM's governance, sustainability leadership

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 14, 2026

2 min read

DOE expands fuel subsidy coverage
to include agri-logistics firms

DOE resumes waste-to-energy auction

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 13, 2026

2 min read

Davao Region sends 2nd batch of Saba, Cardava bananas to NZ

Davao Region sends 2nd batch of Saba, Cardava bananas to NZ

David Ezra M. Francisquete

Jul 13, 2026

2 min read

Opinion (Davao)

Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: The nation deserves accountability, not political spectacle

14 hours ago

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Pates: Blame game

14 hours ago

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Lyka Amethyst H. Casamayor

Perandos: How do I protect my children from school violence?

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

Maria Gemima C. Valderrama

Valderrama: When the voice of the elders fades

Jul 14, 2026

3 min read

Sun Star Davao Digital

#wegotmail: CWR: World Bank's 'upper middle-income' label masks poverty, inequality that Filipino women face

Jul 10, 2026

4 min read

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Pates: LGBTQIA+ eligible to adopt and foster

Jul 10, 2026

2 min read

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Sports (Davao)

REMEMBERING BOBET. The late Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia receives a posthumous plaque of recognition during Davao City's Araw ng Parangal at Pasasalamat at the SMX Convention Center Davao on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Fourth from left are Davraa secondary boys basketball head coach Jess Linus Evangelio, who guided the team in the 2025 and 2026 Palarong Pambansa; a life-size standee of Baterbonia; Johanna Jane and Mark Anthony Cayetano, who received the award on behalf of his family; and Department of Education (DepEd) Davao City Schools Division Superintendent Reynante Solitario. At right is Davao City Information Office officer-in-charge Harvey James Lantices. Baterbonia was honored for a life marked by excellence, humility, perseverance, and devotion to family and community, and for a basketball journey that brought pride to Davao City.

Davao City honors Rene Clert Baterbonia's legacy with posthumous award

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

18 hours ago

3 min read

RUNNING INTO KADAYAWAN. Key partners launch the Singlife Davao Marathon, set Aug. 15 on the eve of the culmination of the Kadayawan Festival. From left are Kinetix Sports President and CEO Kenneth Sai, Singlife Philippines CEO Lester Cruz, RunRio Inc. President and CEO Rio dela Cruz, and SM Supermalls Senior Assistant Vice President for Marketing Operations Russel D. Alaba.

World-class Singlife Davao Marathon to spice up Kadayawan Festival

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Jul 15, 2026

6 min read

SunStar Samante

Samante: After the King

Mark Paul Samante

Jul 15, 2026

2 min read

GOLDEN PRINCE. Thirteen-year-old Prince Kenshin A. Maximo proudly displays his gold medal while draped in the Philippine flag after winning the 2026 Kyungmin University President’s Cup International Taekwondo Championships in Uijeongbu, South Korea, held July 3 to 5. The Grade 8 student from Holy Cross of Babak in Samal City clinched the title through a point-gap victory, adding another international triumph to his young taekwondo career.

Taekwondo’s next royalty hails from Samal

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

Fueled by determination and adrenaline, competitors dive into the waters, marking the start of 5150 Bohol Triathlon, Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Bohol.

Perez, Te rule Sunrise Sprint in Bohol

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 13, 2026

2 min read

MEN’S 16K TOP 3. Top finishers of the men’s 16K event celebrate their podium victories at the close of the 34th Yakult 10-Miler Trilogy Davao held in an out-and-back course from the Davao Global Township (DGT) in Matina, Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Germo, Turno rule Yakult 16K races

Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

Jul 13, 2026

3 min read

In recognition of the dedication and achievements of Palarong Pambansa 2026 athletes and coaches, Provincial Governor Raul Mabanglo, together with Schools Division Superintendent Phoebe Gay L. Refamonte and the top management of the Schools Division Office of Davao de Oro, personally awarded cash incentives during a ceremony yesterday at the Provincial Capitol.

Davao de Oro rewards Palarong Pambansa athletes, coaches

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 13, 2026

1 min read

SEMIFINAL BOUND. Julián Alvarez, wearing No. 9, celebrates with his Argentina teammates after scoring in extra time to help the defending champions beat Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina will face England in the semifinals Wednesday in Atlanta.

Argentina, England survive extra-time thrillers to set up World Cup semifinal clash

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 12, 2026

3 min read

Entertainment (Davao)

ABS-CBN continues to connect with more Filipinos online as ABS-CBN Entertainment hit 55 million subscribers to remain Southeast Asia’s most subscribed media and entertainment YouTube channel.

ABS-CBN's YouTube channel hits 55M subscribers

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 15, 2026

1 min read

FIRST 4 MMFF ENTRIES REVEALED. The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) officially announced its first batch of film entries on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for its 52nd edition: "The Greatest Showdown," "Haunted Carnival," "Amir," and "2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7."

MMFF reveals 1st batch of entries for 52nd edition

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 14, 2026

3 min read

Kapuso actress Max Collins faced the media during a virtual media conference attended by journalists across Visayas and Mindanao for the “The Master Cutter.”

Max Collins opens up on ‘The Master Cutter’

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 13, 2026

3 min read

Moana comes alive at SM Lanang Cinema

Moana comes alive at SM Lanang Cinema

Cristina E. Alivio

Jul 12, 2026

1 min read

Coco Martin's Sigabo.

MTRCB summons 'Sigabo' producers over violence complaints

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 09, 2026

1 min read

The Davao-based theatre group, Mindanao Repertory Community (MRC), is set to bring together music, theatre, and philanthropy in its latest production, Hanggang Sa Muli, a jukebox musical featuring the timeless songs of the legendary Filipino vocal group The CompanY.

MRC stages 'Hanggang Sa Muli' musical for cancer support

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 09, 2026

2 min read

Feature (Davao)

Converge Engagement and Internal Communications Manager Rio Laine Bringuelo and SME Group VP and Head of SME Marketing Angela Gutierrez were recognized for their exceptional contributions, taking home the Human Resources Icon Award and the Best Chief Marketing Officer Award, respectively.

Converge woman leaders clinch top industry marketing, HR awards

Sun Star Davao Digital

14 hours ago

2 min read

The first oath-taking in Apo View Hotel.

Hijos de Davao The family ties that made Davao

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

AboitizPower, DENR-EMB turn over air quality monitoring station in Digos City

AboitizPower, DENR-EMB turn over air quality monitoring station in Digos City

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 14, 2026

2 min read

Johnson’s Baby celebrates the strongest bond between mother and child, grounded on gentle care with #HaplosNgPagmamahal.

Johnson’s Baby celebrates the strong love of our mothers grounded in gentle care

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 14, 2026

4 min read

BAYANIHAN IN ACTION. Over 100 TP Dreambuilders volunteers unite nationwide to clean, repaint, and restore public school classrooms for Brigada Eskwela 2026, creating safer spaces for students.

Over 100 TP employees Join Brigada Eskwela 2026

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 13, 2026

1 min read

Cebu Pacific (CEB) has been recognized by the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) for advancing diversity and inclusion, making it the first and only local carrier to be assessed for its gender equality and workplace inclusion efforts. The award, conferred on June 30, follows the successful completion of 17 initiatives under the Gender Equality Assessment, Results and Strategies (GEARS) framework, spanning leadership accountability, flexible work arrangements, workplace safety, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Cebu Pacific cited for gender equality, inclusive workplace

Sun Star Davao Digital

Jul 13, 2026

2 min read

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