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DOH-Davao warns against scammers posing as officials

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
THE Department of Health in Davao Region (DOH-Davao) warned the public on Monday about scammers posing as department officials to solicit money and personal information. DOH-Davao said it received ...
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Ninura, Carado rule Davao Women’s Run

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
“I am grateful because even though I doubted myself about winning today, especially since I arrived late from Marawi, I was really overwhelmed by the result,” Niñura said in a Messenger interview with SunStar Davao.
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Davao City consumers face steepest hike in electric bill

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
While transmission costs edged down, generation charges surged significantly, resulting in higher overall electricity rates for customers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) for the billing period covering January 11 to February 10, 2026.
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58th anniversary of Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Shrine orderly

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a successful security operation during the Feast of Sto ... Niño in Davao City also drew significant public attention, with media reporting large crowds of ...
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NWPC disputes claims of delayed minimum wage review

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
THE National Wages and Productivity Commission said there is no delay in the ongoing minimum wage determination process in the Davao and Bicol regions, pushing back against claims that workers have been kept waiting for wage adjustments.
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Globe, Starlink launch direct to cell service in PH

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
GLOBE Telecom, the number one mobile network operator in the Philippines, is the first to market Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the country and Southeast Asia, and the second in Asia ... PR ....
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Only 3 brgys in Samal remain not drug-free

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
PLt. Col ... Programs for drug reformers ... To recall, Igacos launched the first drug reformation center in Davao del Norte, called Balay Silangan, on March 1, 2019. It is the second drug reformation center in the Davao Region ... RGP ....
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DavOr fishers to benefit from Bfar’s fishing boat

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
THE Community Fish Landing Center (CFLC) in Barangay Santiago, Caraga, Davao Oriental, stands to benefit from the 62-footer Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) tuna handline fishing boat ... PIA DAVAO ....
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Highlands Gold scores dual recognition at Panata Awards, FMCG Asia Awards

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
HIGHLANDS Gold has achieved a standout milestone after securing two major industry wins within the same week — GOLD for Best Rebranding Campaign at the 2025 Panata Awards and Campaign of the Year – Philippines at the 2025 FMCG Asia Awards ... PR ....
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Economic officials pitch reforms to biz leaders

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
Government economic officials gathered top business leaders on Friday, January 16, 2026, to underscore the government’s resolve to pursue “big bold reforms” that strengthen good governance and drive sustainable development ... The Philippines 2026 ... said.
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MinDA–EU boost Bukidnon dev’t

Sun Star 18 Jan 2026
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the European Union (EU) have deepened their engagement with communities across Mindanao, following the visit of EU Ambassadors to Bukidnon on Thursday, January 15, 2026 ... Joining H.E ... Ambassador Dr ... PR ....
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Davao water utility seeking rate hike

The Philippine Star 16 Jan 2026
The Davao City Water District is seeking another increase of up to 30 percent in the water charges to sustain the city’s projected water demand in the next five to 10 years ....
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OCD-Davao pushes for creation of incident management teams in schools

Sun Star 16 Jan 2026
IN LIGHT of recent earthquakes that struck the Davao Region, the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) is intensifying its call for the establishment of Incident Management Teams (IMTs) in ...
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