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No Escape: Davao City’s most wanted drug fugitive cornered in GenSan

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) tracked and arrested a top fugitive on its list in a coordinated cross-regional manhunt that ended in General Santos City.

The fugitive, identified only by the alias Bagay, was apprehended by operating teams on June 3, 2026, at around 8:10 p.m. in Kulasi, Barangay Labangal, General Santos City.

Bagay, who sits at the apex of the city’s most wanted list, is facing several drug charges under Criminal Case Number R-DVO-21-04835-CR for Violation of Section 5, Paragraph 1, in relation to Section 25, Article II of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), as amended by R.A. No. 10640. The warrant for his arrest was issued with no bail recommended.

The DCPO’s Police Station 4 (Sasa), under commander Maj Raymundo B. Bacera Jr., spearheaded the successful operation. They coordinated with General Santos City Police Office–Station 2, the Criminal Investigation Detection Group-Davao City Field Unit, and the Regional Mobile Force Battalion XI.

DCPO city director Col Peter Bauzon Madria lauded the inter-agency collaboration that led to the breakthrough.

“The Davao City Police Office remains relentless in its campaign against wanted persons and criminality. We will continue to intensify our operations to ensure that fugitives are arrested and made accountable before the law,” Madria said, emphasizing that strong community support and cross-border police intelligence remain the city’s strongest weapons against high-profile criminals.

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JTF Agila reclaims operational control of GenSan after six years

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE JOINT Task Force (JTF) Agila has officially resumed operational control over General Santos City and Task Force GenSan, marking the area’s return to its jurisdiction after six years.

Major General Alvin Luzon, commander of JTF Agila, led the assumption ceremony on Friday, April 24, at the Family Country Hotel and Convention Center. The transition follows a formal handover from JTF Central, headed by Major General Jose Vladimer Cagara.

The shift is a homecoming of sorts for the security forces in the area; Task Force GenSan was last under JTF Agila’s wing in May 2020 before being transferred to JTF Central.

During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio, commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom), oversaw the reading of orders and the symbolic turnover of documents, signifying a seamless transfer of authority.

No disruption in security 

Luzon assured the public that the change in command would not affect the city’s safety protocols.

“This transition is deliberate and seamless—there will be no disruption, only continuity, strengthened operations, and sustained momentum,” Luzon stated.

He also praised Col. Clairemont Pinpin and Task Force GenSan for their previous gains in maintaining the city’s peace and order.

LGU support 

Representing the city government, Councilor Richard Atendido, chair of the peace and order committee, emphasized that the local government remains committed to its partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Atendido noted that the collaboration between the military and stakeholders is vital for the city’s ongoing economic development.

With this expansion, JTF Agila reaffirms its mission to consolidate security efforts across its joint operational area, ensuring that the return to the original command structure bolsters unity and response efficiency.

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Davao City Sports Division aims top place in Batang Pinoy 2026

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

AFTER landing 3rd place in Batang Pinoy 2025, Davao City Sports Division targets to claim top place in 2026.

To note, Davao City placed third overall in the Batang Pinoy 2025 National Games held in General Santos City from Oct. 25 to 31, 2025.

During an interview with Madayaw Davao on Friday, Mikey Aportadera, Davao City’s acting sports head, said he is meeting the coaches as early as December for a year-long preparation.

“Syempre going up. It’s either we go for the second place or the top place,” Aportadera said, noting the city landed one place higher than fourth place last year.

In the final medal tally, Davao City gained 53 gold, 53 silver, and 68 bronze, totaling 174 medals.

Meanwhile, Pasig City, which placed 1st, got 95 gold, 72 silver, and 87 bronze, totaling 254; while Baguio City, which placed 2nd, got 91 gold, 72 silver, and 74 bronze.

Davao City bested Quezon City, which gained 153 medals, and Manila City, with 112 medals.

Aportadera said archery and gymnastics athletes dominated and brought home gold medals.

“These are the new sports that we are still developing, and this year they brought home gold,” he added.

In an earlier interview with the Davao Sportswriters Association, he vowed to address venue and equipment issues for these sports developments.

The athletes are products of Aktibo Dabawenyo programs, where the office visits public schools and provides training from trainers and gold medalists in the past.

“We give the kids an avenue to train in their respective sports and an opportunity to represent the city,” he said. 

At present, the office focuses on training the public school students, but encourages the barangay to present their homegrown athletes, especially the out-of-school youth.

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Cebu Landmasters Launches First Solar-Integrated Homes, 85% Sold in 3 Days

by Contributor
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Leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) is marking a major milestone in sustainable and affordable housing with the successful launch of Casa Mira Homes GenSan, the listed company’s first solar-integrated residential development.

Located on a 21-hectare site in Barangay Lagao, General Santos City, Casa Mira Homes GenSan introduced its solar-integrated units to the market with overwhelming response, achieving 85% sellout or a total of 1,034 units sold and generating Php 4.3 billion in reservation sales in just three days.

“We’re truly grateful for how warmly the GenSan market has embraced this sustainable concept,” said Jose Soberano III, Chairman and CEO of Cebu Landmasters. “It reflects how today’s Filipino families are becoming more mindful, not just about owning a home, but about making smarter, greener choices that benefit both their finances and the environment. Casa Mira Homes GenSan captures our vision of giving more to Filipino families by making sustainability affordable and accessible at the community level.”

Casa Mira is CLI’s flagship housing brand known for delivering more value for Filipino families, now made even more future-ready with solar integration.

Casa Mira Homes GenSan offers 1,218 single-detached units and townhouses, thoughtfully designed with large windows for natural light, water-saving fixtures, and household rainwater storage tanks. Flexible lot sizes cater to diverse needs, with single-detached homes ranging from 48 to 80 sqm, and townhouses from 46 to 55 sqm.

The offered units feature a sustainable design and solar integration. Calla and Cora single-detached homes have built-in 2.2 KW solar panel systems capable of storing up to 5 KWH per house, translating to potential estimated energy savings of Php 600 to Php 3,000 monthly. Other models such as Townhouses and Cielo single-detached units are also solar-power ready.

The development also dedicates 60% of the area to open space, with amenities such as a clubhouse, adult and kiddie pools, a basketball court, a multi-purpose hall, and landscaped gardens. Located near hospitals, shopping centers, and the University of Sto. Tomas GenSan, the project ensures residents have access to essential services and lifestyle conveniences.

Casa Mira Homes GenSan, the 18th project of the brand, is part of CLI’s growing footprint across Visayas and Mindanao, where it has nearly 130 projects in 17 key cities in the region to date. The listed company also opened a Makati office early this year as part of its strategic expansion into Luzon.

As part of CLI’s commitment to sustainability, this milestone brings green living to the affordable segment, an approach that will be carried forward in future Casa Mira developments across VisMin and beyond.

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