DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Navy sets up a floating hospital via BRP Ang Pangulo (ACS25) and is now serving the medical needs of the residents of Siargao’ Siargao, the used to be international surfing destination has become the ground zero of typhoon Odette (international name : Rai) The Presidential ship, which has been repurposed […]
Environment
PNP to assist cash distribution for typhoon victims
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine National Police is now ready to assist in the distribution of cash assistance for typhoon victims. PNP Chief General Dionardo Carlos said they will perform the tasks pursuant to President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to tap the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) to implement the […]
UN pledges P600-M assistance to PH for #Odette response
The United Nations pledged USD12 million (approximately PHP600 million) assistance to the Philippines to support in its response for the victims of Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths announced “I am releasing USD12 million from UNCERF (Central Emergency Response Fund) to help deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to support the Government-led response […]
Duterte orders mobilization of gov’t assets for ‘Odette’ victims
MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday said President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the use of all government assets to expedite the delivery of relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas hit by Typhoon Odette. “Ang utos nga ni Pangulo (The President’s directive) is use all government resources to ensure that all goods are delivered as soon as possible especially sa (in […]
4 killed, 7 missing in Agusan Sur landslide due to ‘Odette’
BUTUAN CITY – Four persons were reported dead while seven others are missing as a landslide hit one of the villages in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur at the height of the onslaught of Typhoon Odette Thursday. Rolando Buag, head of the town’s Emergency Operations Center, said in an interview Friday that a family, composed of 11 […]
Community plants fruit trees in vacant spaces
DAVAO CITY — Responding to the call of the Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) of Glan in Sarangani Province, the community planted some 200 fruit trees in the vacant spaces of their lots. A total of 200 seedlings of fruits trees were distributed by the CENRO to various households of Barangay Poblacion during the […]
Power giant donates equipment for forest rangers of Mt. Apo and Mt. Hamiguitan
DAVAO CITY — The Aboitiz group of companies donated equipment for the forest rangers of Mt. Apo and Mt. Hamiguitan recently. The power giant says they support the initiatives of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources XI (DENR) for the preservation and protection of the environment. The donation includes communication equipment worth Php 500, […]
Customs intercepts smuggled spiders
DAVAO CITY — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated illegally imported spiders in the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC), Pasay City on Wednesday, December 8, which originated in Poland. The seized spiders were consigned to an addressee from Olongapo City. The shipment was concealed in a postal envelope with scraps of paper and declared as […]
Capacity-building to mental health workers for a stronger mental health system in Mindanao
The limited mental health services in the Philippines, especially for critical needs following tense situations such as armed conflicts, became more prominent during and after the 2017 Marawi siege. Thousands of civilians were displaced from their homes; some were trapped and dealt with the ongoing violence. Mental health emerged as a serious concern during and […]
17k quake victims in DavSur get housing aid
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI has already disbursed ₱288,990,185 to 17,124 out of 36,270 beneficiaries in five (5) municipalities of Davao del Sur under its Comprehensive Aid to Repair Earthquake Damage (CARED) program as of November 22. The program consists of two components – the Emergency […]
Newest specie of beetle found in urban jungle of Davao
DAVAO CITY — The Environment department regional office here announced the latest discovery of a new specie of beetle in the urban jungle of the city. The new specie has been named 𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑐𝑦𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑠 (𝑂𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑐𝑦𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑠) 𝑑𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑜𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠, DENR personnel found it in Calinan District here, an elevated village which has a cool breeze especially at night. “Unlike […]
PH calls for stronger socio-economic recovery, climate action
DAVAO CITY — Asia and Europe must work together for inclusive socio-economic recovery and climate action based on the principles of justice, fairness, and equality to address the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and global warming, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday. In his virtual participation to the Second Plenary Session of the 13th […]
Rooftop of Davao City Jail is also veggie garden
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Jail is not just a prison facility for suspected criminals but a hub where fresh vegetables are housed. This, after jail personnel, maximized the annex rooftop and make it a garden that now produces a substantial amount of vegetables. In a Facebook post of the BJMP, it invited buyers […]