DAVAO CITY —The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has assailed the unremitting sale of spray paints with added lead, a chemical banned in the manufacture of paints and similar surface coatings. “The unlawful sale of lead-containing spray paints continues unabated despite the issuance of a government advisory more than a year ago that ‘sternly warned’ […]
Environment
Mahilak falls in Davao del Sur opens
DAVAO CITY — With the tribal dance highlighting the culture of the indigenous peoples in Davao del Sur, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XI allowed the opening of Mahilak Falls in Sitio Manikan, Brgy. Goma, Digos City, on Wednesday September 1, 2021. The opening of the falls to tourists was not easy, […]
DA chief urges stronger, faster delivery of extension services to farmers, fisherfolk
DAVAO CITY —- Capping the legacies of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will further strengthen the delivery of extension services and provision of technical and marketing assistance, in partnership with the local government units (LGUs) and other stakeholders, as the “Mandanas-Garcia ruling” will be implemented starting in January 2022. Agriculture Secretary […]
DA chief urges stronger, faster delivery of extension services to farmers, fisherfolk
Capping the legacies of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will further strengthen the delivery of extension services and provision of technical and marketing assistance, in partnership with the local government units (LGUs) and other stakeholders, as the “Mandanas-Garcia ruling” will be implemented starting in January 2022. Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar […]
DENR, Davao del Sur LGUs partnering for Land Titling
DAVAO CITY — To realize the long-dreamed title for the tillers, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now collaborating with with Local Government Units (LGUs) to distribute the lands to its tillers. The DENR recently crafted a mechanism for the improvement of land sector, the DENR-XI and the LGU of Sulop and […]
Magnitude 7.1 quake in Davao Oriental leaves no damage
DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of Davao Oriental has reported that the magnitude 7.1 earthquake which epicenter was located 55 km, 019 Km N 14° E of City of Mati, did not leave any damage to the area. In a social media post, the provincial disaster risk reduction management office states, “There are no […]
DENR XI discovers class 1 cave in Davao de Oro
DAVAO CITY — There are over 199 caves or caverns in Davao region and each one displays spectacular beauty, the gaze and its glitters brings radiance to every form. A Cave features are usually formed by slow-moving water that has a high calcium carbonate content. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources regularly conducts inventory and assessment […]
Tree nurturing launch in Davao city with PCSO, DENR, and PEP
DAVAO CITY — On Saturday, July 17, over 300 fully grown trees in a container were distributed throughout the city in an effort to create a green city, thanks to a collaboration between the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and PEP Philippines Inc. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Royina […]
DENR apprehends undocumented timber in DavOr
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XI through its community environment office in the town of Baganga , Davao Oriental apprehended a total of 125 pieces of squared timber with a volume of 13,390 board feet were apprehended on last July 13, 2021, in Barangay Malibago, Cateel, Davao Oriental. The […]
POPCOM hails signing of law prioritizing measures to address teenage pregnancies
DAVAO CITY — The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) praised President Rodrigo Duterte for enacting Executive Order (EO) 141, which prioritizes the implementation of measures addressing adolescent pregnancies in the country and mobilizes government agencies for the said purpose. The Chief Executive signed EO 141 on June 25 and was published on June 29 […]
Customs confiscates live leopard gecko at NAIA
DAVAO CITY –Personnel from Bureau of Customs stationed as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on July 5, confiscated a live leopard gecko sent through a parcel from Thailand. In a press statement released on Sunday, July 11, the BOC stated that the parcel arrived at the Paircargo warehouse without the required import permit from the […]
Trapped miner in Davao de Oro rescued after 16-hours
DAVAO CITY — Sleepless but determined, this how rescuers described their 16-hour work to rescue a miner who was trapped inside a tunnel in Purok 12, barangay Mainit, Nabunturan town in Davao de Oro. The miner was identified as Alvin, 28 years old and a resident of said village, he was trapped in about 7 […]
EcoWaste coalition commends retail stores for heeding ban on leaded paints
DAVAO CITY — The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has commended some retail stores for taking action against spray paints containing violative levels of lead, a toxic chemical banned in the manufacture of paints and similar surface coatings. The action by concerned retailers, as well as distributors, will go a long way in protecting human […]