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More Than 6K Dabawenyo Students Avail of Scholarships and Educational Assistance Over the Last 3 Years

thesentryphApril 7, 2025

The City Government of Davao continues its commitment to providing quality education for Dabawenyo students through the Educational Benefit System Unit (EBSU). Over the past three years, the program has supported thousands of qualified indigent Dabawenyos, ensuring that they have access to educational opportunities. From School Year (SY) 2022-2023, EBSU logged a total of 2,105...

Over 70K Dabawenyos Use Online Cedula System Since Mid-2023

thesentryphApril 7, 2025

The City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) of Davao City has reported significant success with its Online Cedula Application Platform, which has processed over 70,000 applications since its launch in May 2023. This online system has made it easier for Dabawenyos to apply for cedulas (community tax certificates) without the need to visit government offices, offering a...

SM Supermalls Brings the Magic of Cinema to the Visually Impaired with ‘Movies for the Blind’

thesentryphMarch 28, 2025

In a continued effort to champion inclusivity, SM Supermalls has launched ‘Movies for the Blind’, a special screening series aimed at providing visually impaired individuals with an immersive cinematic experience. In collaboration with Project ADAM (Audio Description Awareness Movement), this initiative features audio-descriptive technology, which narrates key visual elements of the film to enhance the...

A total of 485 residents availed free medical services in SM Foundation’s medical mission in Asuncion, Davao del Norte.

SM Foundation Delivers Essential Medical Services to Over 1,000 Davaoeños

thesentryphMarch 15, 2025

In a continued effort to make quality healthcare accessible to all, SM Foundation partnered with various social good organizations to conduct two successful medical missions in SM City Davao and Asuncion, Davao del Norte on March 12 and March 13, respectively. A total of 733 Davaoeños benefitted from the free medical services provided at SM...

Converge ICT Opens New Business Center in Digos City

thesentryphMarch 12, 2025

Converge ICT, the Philippines’ 2024 Fastest Fixed Internet Provider, is expanding its reach with the grand opening of its newest Business Center in Digos City, Davao del Sur. Located at Door 1, Amco Bldg., Luna St. Zone 3, the new hub opens its doors on March 11, 2025, offering essential services including new subscriptions, technical...

Davao City Economic Enterprise Smashes 2024 Target, Surpassing P211 Million in Collections

thesentryphFebruary 25, 2025

The Davao City Economic Enterprise (CEE) has successfully surpassed its 2024 collection target, achieving a remarkable income of P211,473,170.76, exceeding the goal of P211,020,000. This accomplishment represents a significant increase from its 2023 collection of P200,479,369.86, signaling strong growth for the city’s economic initiatives. Economic Enterprise Manager Maximo Macalipes Jr. shared the news during an...

PEFT Celebrates 38th Anniversary with the Birth of Riley, a Symbol of Hope for Philippine Eagle Conservation

thesentryphFebruary 25, 2025

The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEFT) is celebrating a significant milestone on its 38th anniversary with the arrival of its newest hatchling, Riley. Born on January 16, 2025, Riley is the offspring of Sinag and Dakila, two of the foundation’s prized Philippine eagles. This event marks a historic moment as Riley is the first-ever documented unassisted...

City Government Allocates P600M for Lingap Program in 2025 to Support Dabawenyos

thesentryphFebruary 18, 2025

In a move to further support underprivileged Dabawenyos, the City Government of Davao has allocated an increased budget of P600 million for the Lingap para sa Mahirap Program in 2025. This allocation marks a significant rise from the P400 million set aside in 2024, ensuring that more Davao residents in need will receive assistance. Ytalia...

Businessman Falls from 5th Floor of Davao City Mall, Declared Dead on Arrival

thesentryphFebruary 18, 2025

A tragic incident occurred at a mall in Bajada, Davao City, on Monday night, February 17, when a businessman fell from the fifth floor, prompting an immediate response from authorities. According to the Santa Ana Police Station 1, at around 9:05 PM, a mall watcher identified as Sylvester Pagsibigan Tamalla saw a man standing near...

Main KV - HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng with HONOR X9c 5G Win-A-ROLEX winner Teacher Liera and her husband, and Gentry Timepieces' Hayb Anzures, Cholo Pantera, and Gerald Layug

Teacher from Davao Wins Exclusive Rolex Watch in HONOR X9c 5G Pre-Order Promo

thesentryphFebruary 13, 2025

A teacher from Davao City, Liera Palma, emerged as the lucky winner of an exclusive Rolex Datejust watch worth over Php 500,000, as part of HONOR Philippines’ highly successful HONOR X9c 5G Pre-Order Promo. The nationwide campaign attracted thousands of eager participants, but it was Teacher Liera who ultimately took home the prestigious timepiece. A...

ASP Davao brings Angels Walk for Autism 2025 to SM City Davao in Support of Autism Inclusion

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, SM City Davao proudly joined the ASP Angels Walk for Autism 2025, a nationwide initiative led by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) in partnership with SM Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Supermalls. Held on April 13, the local walk at SM City Davao brought together over...

Earth’s Most Wanted, Now Earth’s Last Hope: Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts Storms Into Cinemas This Week!

They’re not your typical heroes. They’re definitely not your usual team, either. But when the stakes are sky-high and no one else is left to call, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) turns to its most unexpected lineup yet. In Thunderbolts*, set to premiere in Philippine cinemas on Wednesday, April 30, a crew of powerful misfits...

Mang Inasal ready to serve customers this Lenten season

Looking for where to eat this Holy Week? Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, is open nationwide to serve its well-loved grilled favorites throughout the Lenten season. To check store hours and contact information, customers can go to manginasal.ph/locations. The page lists operating hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each branch — making it easy to find...

SM Supermalls boosts Holy Week EV travel with expanding charging network

SM Supermalls is enhancing Holy Week travel for Electric Vehicle (EV) owners with its growing network of 123 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), with 50 more planned for 2025. This expansion offers free charging at 69 SM malls, supporting eco-friendly journeys for northbound and southbound trips. SM Supermalls, a Department of Energy (DOE)-accredited operator of...

Private-Public collaboration to accelerate digital transformation

Artificial intelligence, The Internet of Things, Hyperconnectivity – these emerging technologies will only redound to real, tangible benefits through a strong, solid collaboration of the country’s technology sector with the government. This was the main message of Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy as he hosted a Partners’ Night on April 7, with the...

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