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Davao police seize over 6,000 illegal firecrackers, arrest 5 in Davao City

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The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported intensified operations against illegal firecrackers and improvised explosive devices, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures as of January 2, 2026. According to DCPO data, 16 police operations were carried out targeting the illegal possession, manufacture, sale, and use of prohibited pyrotechnics. These operations led to the arrest of...

ECONOMY

Cebu Pacific nets P9.5 billion in first nine months of 2025

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Cebu Pacific (CEB) more than doubled its profits in the first nine months of 2025, as strong travel demand...

Puregold operator Cosco Capital posts P10.7 billion profit in Jan. to Sept.

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Cosco Capital Inc., the parent firm of Puregold Price Club, reported a 6.6 percent increase in net income to...

PH GDP growth slows to 4% in Q3

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The Philippine economy cooled to 4 percent in the third quarter of 2025, down from 5.5 percent in the...

LIFESTYLE

Sugar and Spice | Carmen’s Best makes holiday giving extra sweet

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It’s the season of twinkling lights, festive playlists and an ever-growing gift list. You may already know who you’re shopping for, but figuring out what to give still feels like a challenge. Add traffic,...

Sugar and Spice | A purpose-filled Christmas beyond the pool

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For the South Pacific Pilot Whales Swim Team (SPPW), the holidays took on deeper meaning this year. Celebrating its first Christmas as a team, SPPW chose to give back through “Love in a Box: A...

Sugar and Spice | A Fresh take on wellness: Truvy introduces plant-based living to Davao

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Truvy Health and Wellness Products brought a refreshing wave of plant-based wellness to Davao City as it officially launched its Philippine presence with a...

Sugar and Spice | Wellness in focus: GutGuard inspires at Media Day

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They say good health begins within — and GutGuard is proving just how true that is. At its Health and Wellness Media Day held Wednesday...

Sugar and Spice | One stamp, one adventure at a time

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Travel enthusiasts and locals alike have something new to look forward to as the Davao Tourism Association (DATA) officially launched the Davao Tourist Passport...

SPORTS

Eala reaches career-high No. 51 ahead of Hong Kong Open campaign

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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala achieved a new milestone in her career, climbing to a career-high No. 51in the latest WTA world rankings ahead...

Yulo qualifies in vault, floor exercise finals at World Championships

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Filipino Olympian Carlos Edriel Yulo qualified in the finals of men's vault and floor exercise events on Monday at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics...

Pencak silat delivers first PH gold at Asian Youth Games

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The Philippines kicked off its campaign at the 3rd Asian Youth Games on a high note after Kram Airam Carpio triumphed in the pencak...

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