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Gov't warns erring resorts on Samal Island

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 05:58 AM

DAVAO DEL NORTE - Authorities have warned they will shut down 30 erring resorts in the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte for violating environmental regulations. Read more »

Abu Sayyaf member convicted for murder, homicide in 2001 Pearl Farm attack

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 03:52 PM

A Taguig court has found an Abu Sayyaf member guilty of murder and homicide over the deaths of 2 resort employees during the Pearl Farm attack in Samal in 2001. Read more »

Lalaki patay nang mahulog sa dagat ang sasakyan sa Samal

Madonna Timbal-Senajon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 26 08:11 AM

SAMAL, Davao del Norte -- Patay ang isanag lalaki matapos mahulog ang minamaneho nitong sasakyan sa dagat sa bayan ng Babak, Linggo ng gabi. Read more »

Sasakyang papasakay sa barge, nahulog sa dagat

Madonna Timbal-Senajon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 10:57 PM

Isang sasakyan ang nahulog sa dagat habang papasakay sa barge sa Babak, Samal patungong Davao City Linggo ng gabi. Read more »

Lalaki, natagpuang palutang-lutang sa karagatan ng Samal Island

Claire Cornelio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 11:31 PM

ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL - Nailigtas ng isang grupo ang isang lalaking palutang-lutang sa karagatan sa bahagi ng Babak, Island Garden City of Samal Linggo ng umaga. Read more »

Biktima ng human trafficking: 13 batang Japanese, nasagip

Madonna Timbal-Senajon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 08 06:50 PM

IGACOS, Davao del Norte - Nasagip ng awtoridad ang 13 batang Japanese nationals na biktima umano ng human trafficking ng mismong kababayan, Biyernes ng nakaraang linggo.   Read more »

Pagkuha ng buhangin sa ilalim ng dagat sa Samal Island, iniimbestigahan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 09:42 PM

ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL - Iniimbestigahan ng Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XI, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XI at lokal na pamahalaan ng Island Garden City of Samal ang dredging operation o pagkuha ng buhangin sa ilalim ng dagat sa Barangay Limao. Read more »

Mga beach resort sa Samal Island, ininspeksiyon

Claire Cornelio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 18 09:24 PM

DAVAO CITY - Binisita ng Davao del Norte Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, Environmental Management Bureau XI, at City Environment and Natural Resources Office ang mga beach resort sa Island Garden City of Samal nitong Miyerkoles. Read more »

Ilang tourist spots, pinatutukan na rin ng gobyerno

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 08:58 PM

Sa pagputok ng usapin tungkol sa problema ng Boracay, paano naman sinisiguro ng iba pang mga summer destination sa bansa na hindi sila magkakaproblema? Read more »

Pet cemetery, itinayo sa Samal Island

Bonna Pamplona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 01:17 AM

Sa isang ektaryang lupain sa Barangay Tagdaliao sa Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, nakatayo ang sementeryo para sa mga hayop na ipinagawa ng Japan Davao Friendship Association. Read more »

Beauty queen, ginahasa at pinatay sa Samal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 05:10 AM

Patay ang isang beauty queen matapos gahasain at bugbugin ng kapitbahay sa Samal Island sa Davao. Read more »

PANOORIN: Water adventure at nature tripping, tampok sa Samal Island

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 10 12:32 PM

Kahit hindi pa opisyal na idinedeklara ng PAGASA ang simula ng tag-init, marami na ang dumadayo sa mga kilalang summer destinations tulad sa Samal Island. Read more »

Summer adventure awaits tourists in Samal

Vina Araneta, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 02 06:41 PM

The Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte is known for its beautiful beach resorts, the main reason why tourists frequently visit the island. Read more »

Samal residents turn garbage into lifesavers

Francis Magbanua, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 08:37 PM

In Barangay Tagbaobo, Kaputian District, where tourists can enjoy snorkeling and diving, tourists can temporarily ditch usual lifebuoys and try lifevests made from reused materials.  Read more »

Abu Sayyaf bandit tagged in Samal kidnapping arrested in Sulu

RJ Rosalado, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 27 06:57 PM

A suspected member of Al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf Group who was allegedly involved in the Samal Island kidnapping incident was arrested in Talipao, Sulu late last week. Read more »

Kim Chiu, namahagi ng pamasko sa Samal, Bataan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 24 12:35 AM

Nag-ala Santa Claus si Kim Chiu sa mga bata at katutubo sa Samal, Bataan. Read more »

Mga basura, nakita sa tiyan ng namatay na dambuhalang balyena

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 09 03:52 PM

Isang patay na dambuhalang balyena ang napadpad sa dalampasigan ng Island Garden, City of Samal.  Read more »

Plastic kills sperm whale in Davao

Rodirey Salas, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 11:46 AM

DAVAO CITY - A sperm whale found along the shores of Samal died after ingesting plastic materials, experts said Monday. Read more »

Abu Sayyaf leader tagged in Samal kidnapping killed: AFP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 06:32 PM

The Abu Sayyaf leader who was involved in the 2015 kidnapping of four tourists on Samal Island in Davao del Norte has been killed, the military said Saturday.  Read more »

Female suspect in abduction of foreigners to be presented in court

Ara Casas, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 01:11 AM

A barangay chairwoman who was arrested for allegedly being among those behind the abduction of foreigners in Samal will be presented in a local court in Panabo City. Read more »