Davao News

Davao Norte to create more livelihood, jobs
DAVAO DEL NORTE Governor Rodolfo del Rosario expressed optimism his three-pronged strategy is in due course based on the findings of a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. read more

Ababa-Echavez grabs Davao pro-am lead
DAVAO – Edgar Ababa and Paul Echavez birdied the last hole to match par 72 yesterday and seize a two-stroke lead after the penultimate round of the Davao National Pro-Am golf tournament co-presented by Samsung and Emcor at the Apo Golf and Country Club here.

Troops destroy Davao marijuana crops
Government troops destroyed a marijuana plantation in Davao del Sur as part of military efforts to help protect the youth in the area from getting into the drug menace, while a military report also revealed that four new rebel returnees have confirmed the New People’s Army’s (NPA) continued exploitation of minors whom they turn into “child warriors.”

Sta. Lucia Tour kicks off this Friday in Davao
DAVAO CITY - The 11th season of the Sta.

Travel & Tourism: Taking a shine to Davao’s pearlescent luster
They say that Davao is one of the best places to retire in the Philippines but you have to see it for yourself to decide whether it truly deserves its reputation.

Olympic champ Kitajima to represent Japan at Asian Games
TOKYO — Four-time Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima has been named in Japan's team for the Asian Games.

Football: Torres still one month away from full fitness
Fernando Torres is still one month away from reaching full fitness although he is ahead of schedule in his ongoing rehabilitation.

PABA Super Baseball tournament hahataw
Gugulong ngayon ang Philippine Amateur Baseball Association (PABA) Super Baseball Tournament sa pagdaraos ng dalawang laro sa Korean Baseball Field sa Carmona, Cavite.

Cesafi football starts today at USC-TC
THE much-anticipated Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. football tournament kicks off today at the University of San Carlos (USC)-Technological Center. read more

Django wants billiards in Olympics
Francisco "Django" Bustamante is out for what could be his toughest mission. The reigning world 9-ball champion plans to lead a group of world-class players in a campaign to include billiards in the Olympics. "I think it's time," Bustamante, 46, said during an interview in his house in Parañaque City. "The Filipinos are the best in the sport and we have to grab that opportunity." For the past ...