The Southern Powerhouse. Get the most reliable Davao City news as we track the city’s evolution into a world-class metropolis. In 2026, our coverage centers on high-impact projects like the Davao City Bypass Road and Mountain Tunnel, the groundbreaking Davao High Priority Bus System (HPBS), and the implementation of the P15.8-billion city budget. From Mayor Baste Duterte’s local governance and the thriving BPO sector to the colorful Kadayawan Festival and city-wide safety alerts, Mindanao Gold Star Daily is your pulse on the "Crown Jewel of Mindanao."
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Just before leaving the borders of Davao City, a certain power plant may have piqued the interest of curious passersby. With a massive dome that can be seen even from airplanes, the 300-megawatt Davao Baseload Power Plant is a hard sight to miss.
THE Island Garden City of Samal banned all group tour travels from China in the aftermath of the confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the country.
