SSS eWheels and Palengke Caravan Bring Services to Siargao Island Communities
The Social Security System (SSS) has brought its eWheels mobile service caravan to island communities in Siargao, Surigao del Norte, making it easier for members in remote areas to access essential government services without traveling to the mainland. The SSS eWheels initiative, in partnership with the Palengke Caravan program, offers on-site registration, loan applications, benefit…
Surigao City Opens New P36.5-M Bridge Connecting Island Communities
Surigao City has officially opened a brand-new bridge worth P36.5 million, connecting several island communities and improving transportation for thousands of residents in the area. The new bridge is expected to significantly boost local commerce, tourism, and daily mobility for residents who previously relied on boats or longer routes to reach the city center and…
Samal Island Launches Dive Into Beauty Tourism Campaign
The Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) has officially launched its newest tourism brand, “Dive Into Beauty,” in a milestone event aimed at redefining the islands identity as a premier destination in the Davao Region. The brand launch was held at the City Hall Megatent on March 7, drawing local officials, tourism stakeholders, and community…
Samal-Davao Connector Bridge Hits 53% Completion, Targets 2028 Finish
The much-anticipated Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge has reached 53.473 percent actual completion, with officials confirming the project remains on track for a September 2028 finish date. The update was reported by both the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the Philippine News Agency (PNA), which have been closely monitoring progress on the infrastructure landmark…
Thai Firm Pours ₱400M Investments into Panabo City Through Damosa Land Partnership
Panabo City is cementing its status as a premier investment destination in Mindanao after a Thailand-based company announced a massive ₱400 million investment in partnership with Damosa Land, one of the region’s leading real estate developers. The collaboration, reported by the Daily Tribune, marks another milestone for Panabo City’s growing industrial and commercial sector. The…
Green Power Substation to Rise in Panabo City, Davao del Norte
Panabo City in Davao del Norte is set to get a major boost in its infrastructure as plans for a new green power substation move forward, signaling the city’s growing role as a hub for sustainable industrial development in Mindanao. The project, reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, aims to support the rising demand for…
2,800 Trike Drivers in Surigao City Get Fuel Subsidy on Labor Day
Some 2,800 tricycle drivers in Surigao City received fuel subsidies on Labor Day, May 1, 2026, in a program designed to ease the impact of rising fuel costs on public utility vehicle operators. The initiative, spearheaded by the local government in partnership with national agencies, provided much-needed relief to the city’s tricycle transport sector. The…
Davao Del Norte
A collection of posts about Davao del Norte, a province in the Davao Region of Mindanao, Philippines. This category covers the area widely known as the “Banana Capital of the Philippines” and serves as a gateway to the beautiful beaches of the Island Garden City of Samal.