Read more about the article New anti-poverty chief Pacquiao under scrutiny
President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. swears in former Sen. Manny Pacquiao as new chief of National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) at Malacañang Palace on Sept. 8. Photo Courtesy of Presidential Communications Office FB page

New anti-poverty chief Pacquiao under scrutiny

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Former senator and boxing great Manny Pacquiao faces scrutiny over both his ability to help the poor and a business conflict of interest as he heads the country’s…

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Read more about the article No respiratory cases linked to Davao haze, but surveillance intensifies 
Haze hovers over Davao Gulf area around 9 am this morning taken from a passenger plane leaving Davao International Airport. Photo by Leo XL Fuentes

No respiratory cases linked to Davao haze, but surveillance intensifies 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The Department of Health in Davao Region reported no respiratory cases or other untoward health events linked to the ongoing haze, even as "very unhealthy" levels of PM2.5…

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Read more about the article Amid threats to press freedom, Davao journalists push for renewed focus on ethical reporting
Student journalists and media practitioners in Davao City attended an ethics workshop organized by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), in partnership with UNESCO and DavaoToday.com. The training aims to strengthen participants' understanding of core journalism principles, including truth-telling, fairness, independence, accountability and responsible reporting. The workshop draws from the union's updated Journalist's Code of Ethics and addresses contemporary challenges such as political pressure, disinformation, digital and social media reporting, conflict-sensitive journalism and the ethical coverage of marginalized communities. Organizers also emphasized the importance of partnering with journalism schools to instill ethical practices early in students' careers. See less

Amid threats to press freedom, Davao journalists push for renewed focus on ethical reporting

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Amid continued threats to press freedom, journalists and members of student publications in Davao City said revisiting ethical reporting practices is essential to protecting the credibility and integrity…

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Read more about the article DTI pushes ‘cocopreneurs’ in Mindanao, but farmers face deeper industry problems
Maria Victoria Placer, DTI Davao del Sur provincial director and DTI-11 coordinator for the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), speaks during a press briefing in Davao City on Sept. 7, 2026, as the agency promotes “cocopreneurs” and higher-value coconut products through the Coconut Philippines Mindanao Trade Fair 2026.(DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter C. Guanzon)

DTI pushes ‘cocopreneurs’ in Mindanao, but farmers face deeper industry problems

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—As the government urges coconut farmers and small businesses to become entrepreneurs to spur higher-value products, a farmer group said the industry continues to face challenges that go…

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Read more about the article Progressives hail plunder rap vs Romualdez, Co, urge wider probe
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Progressives hail plunder rap vs Romualdez, Co, urge wider probe

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Anticorruption groups welcomed the plunder case and arrest warrants against former Speaker Martin Romualdez and ex-Rep. Zaldy Co, urging a broader investigation into possible enablers of…

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