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Davao's Marc Lim proud of Asian Games run despite missing jiu-jitsu bronze

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Davao City jiu-jitsu athlete Marc Alexander Lim said he is proud of his showing at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where he placed fifth in the men's under-69-kilogram division, SunStar reported. He lost the bronze-medal bout to South Korea's Seonghyeon Joo, who advanced on advantages after a 2-2 result. Lim wrote in a Facebook post on Monday, October 5, that he was "super proud of my performance."

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DA, DPWH to build P872-million farm-to-market roads in Davao Region

The Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Works and Highways have entered an agreement on farm-to-market road projects in Davao Region, the Philippine Information Agency reported. SunStar said the two agencies' Davao offices will build P872 million worth of the roads. In a separate agreement, the departments signed for P9.06 billion in farm-to-market road projects covering five Luzon regions, according to GMA News.

RegionsDavao City, Davao del Sur3 reports

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Sara Duterte says mother wants her back in Davao, Baste in national politics

Vice President Sara Duterte said on Tuesday that her mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, has asked her to return to local politics in Davao and suggested that her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, run for a national position in the 2028 elections, GMA News reported. According to The Manila Times, she said she and her brother have not discussed him running for president. Inquirer also reported the remarks from her Davao City briefing.

PoliticsDavao City, Davao del Sur3 reports

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ICC allows prior testimony of unnamed witness in Duterte case

The International Criminal Court's Trial Chamber III has allowed prosecutors to use the prior recorded testimony of an unidentified witness, P-1100, in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, The Manila Times reported. Under the three-judge chamber's October 2 decision, the witness must appear in court and consent to the use of the statement. Manila Bulletin said the testimony concerns alleged Davao Death Squad operations.

NewsDavao City, Davao del Sur3 reports