DAVAO CITY –— The provincial government has tightened the implementation of the environmental policies and regulations in issuing permits to quarry and mining operations, particularly on the extraction of sand and gravel. Though fees and taxes from natural resources are among the post-pandemic economic recovery driver, Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon said provincial government […]
Environment
Mati Fisherman caught Green Sea Turtle
DAVAO CITY — A fisherman in Mati City accidentally caught a Green Sea Turtle while fishing in Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental Saturday, February 14, 2023. Tata Bantilis quickly turned over the injured turtle to the Mati Watersports Association (MWA) members. After a thorough inspection, the turtle was released rapidly back into the sea by […]
Barge sinks off Surigao Norte coast, crewmen rescued
DAVAO CITY – Due to huge waves, a commercial barge carrying tons of sand sank off the coast of Punta Sili in Hinatuan Island, Surigao del Norte province at around 6:00 in the morning on Friday. The twenty-two (22) crew members of LCI Pacifica 1, were safely rescued after an hour when the MV Reina Veronica […]
DOST-CAR Promotes Eco-Friendly Pinoy Inventions
DAVAO CITY — THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) promotes products using eco-friendly technologies by top Filipino inventors in a forum held in Baguio City on Tuesday, Feb, 7. The event at Elizabeth Hotel was attended by DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang; Dr. Nancy A. Bantog, […]
Davao de Oro incurs P142-M damage from quake
DAVAO CITY – The damage incurred by the Feb. 1 magnitude 6 tremor has reached PHP142 million, the Davao de Oro provincial government reported Wednesday. In a statement, the provincial government said at least PHP79 million damage in infrastructure was recorded while PHP63 million for the healthcare facilities of the Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital (DDOPH) […]
Panabo City showcases P82.9M modern sanitary landfill facility
PANABO CITY —- At the entrance one must think it is a posh subdivision with a sturdy guard house and the gate resembles tight security protocol but it is the entrance of the P82.9-million Panabo City Sanitary Landfill Facility. EVen from a distance, the facility does not smell and no maggots insight. The facility sits […]
OCD reports P21-m damage in Davao de Oro quake but PDRRMO reports P10-M
DAVAO CITY — The magnitude 6 earthquake that hit Davao de Oro on Wednesday caused P21,463,000 in infrastructure damage, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Sunday. But the figure posted on Sunday, February 5, in the official Facebook account of the provincial information office, it stated the the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office […]
Davao del Norte debuts amphibious flooding machine
DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of Davao del Norte debuts its Watermaster, a mobile amphibious multipurpose dredger intended primarily for the Libuganon River in Tagum City, the water basin of said province. The Watermaster is for dredging, piling, raking and and more. It can dig From dry ground to 6 meters depth. The multi-million […]
Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts Mindanao areas
DAVAO CITY — For quick seconds, residents in many parts of Mindanao felt the magnitude 6.1 earthquake at 6:44 tonight. The PHILVOCS reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was iin New Bataan, Davao de Oro. Many residents in Davao de Oro got out of their houses and went to safer ground while stocks in […]
Bukidnon-Davao del Norte road impassable
DAVAO CITY –— As of 6:30 in the morning of January 14, 2023, the San Fernando, Bukidnon via Talaingod, Davao Del Norte has been rendered impassable. The Bukidnon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council announced that the highway road was destroyed by landslides due to bad weather condition past five days brought about by […]
Flash floods displaces hundreds in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — Hundreds of residents from the cities of Zamboanga, Gingoog, Lamitan and Gingoog in Mindanao were displaced due to flash floods brought about by the shear line weather condition. In Zamboanga City, the city government immediately announced that Manicahan bridge was rendered impassable due to the rising flood waters. The flash floods plunged […]
300 passengers helpless at Dapitan Airport due to CAAP tech glitch
DAPITAN CITY — The technical glitch involving equipment at the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in Manila rendered helpless the over 300 airline passengers here. Stranded passengers who are bound to either Cebu City or Manila are waiting a word for their flights as the CAAP has yet to give a clear advisory […]
Disaster council reports 51 shear line-releated deaths
DAVAO CITY –— The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that the death toll related to shear line rains and floods has raised to 51. The national disaster council stated that of the 51 deaths, 13 have been so far confirmed and this could be broken down into four for Region […]