DAVAO CITY — Governor Edwin Jubahib thanked the government of the United States (U.S.) for helping the communities in Davao del Norte who suffered due to the series of flooding and landslides past two months. The governor who welcomed the officials and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), said the support is […]
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Korean expresses concern over incidents involving Philippines and China
DAVAO CITY — The Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday expressed concern over the incidents which involve Philippines and China. In a message released on the Facebook Page of the Korean Embassy in the Philippines, the Korean government stated: “The ROK Embassy in the Philippines is deeply concerned about the dangerous situation caused by […]
Samal Island shares resources to landslide victims in Davao de Oro
DAVAO CITY —– Officials from the Island Garden City of Samal led by Mayor Al David Uy travelled to Nabunturan Davao de Oro to turnover their assistance for the victims of the February 6, Masara landslide which claimed 98 lives, 8 still missing and thousands displaced. Uy handed the Php 500,000 in financial aid during […]
7 inland resorts in Davao del Sur ordered closed due to potential hazards
DAVAO CITY — Seven inland resorts in Davao del Sur have been issued Cease and Desist Order due to the potential hazards these resorts pose to communities in the event of a flash flood. The establishments were directed to self-demolish within 15 days, dismantling structures along the natural river path. The Department of Environment and […]
Search and retrieval operations for Masara landslide victims terminated
DAVAO CITY —With eight more persons left missing, the local government of Maco, Davao de Oro on Thursday terminated the search and retrieval operations at Zone 1, Barangay Masara, the ground zero of the February 6 landslide. During 15-day search, rescue, and retrieval operations, 98 bodies were recovered while a 3-year-old child miraculously survived after […]
2 dead as tanker carrying caustic soda collides on a hill
DAVAO CITY — The driver and his passenger were killed instantly when their truck carrying caustic soda collided on a hill along the national highway in Purok 7, Barangay Lacupayan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, past midnight on Thursday, February 22. Major Herminigildo Bajao Jr., spokesperson of the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, the two […]
EU provides P30-M aid for Mindanao flood victims
MANILA – The European Union (EU) has announced a 500,000-euro (at least PHP30.2 million) humanitarian aid for the victims of the recent flooding and landslide in several parts of Mindanao. The funding will address the immediate needs of 12,000 people in some of the worst-hit, isolated areas in the southern region, the EU Delegation in Manila […]
MGB conducts coastal vulnerability assessment in Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY –– The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducts coastal vulnerability assessment in Caraga town Davao Oriental which was aimed at monitoring climate-induced hazards. a few days ago. The MGB in a statement posted on their social media account stated that the activity was conducted “to coastal regions which are inherently susceptible to several hazards, […]
Filinvest Land Inc’s 8 Spatial Team first to extend aid to flood-affected families in Davao
Davao City, Philippines – Filinvest Land Inc.’s 8 Spatial Davao team swiftly mobilized through Pusong Filinvest, the company’s corporate social responsibility program, to provide urgent assistance to families impacted by recent flooding in Barangay Ma-a. The gesture was graciously received by Barangay Ma-a Captain Pacito Cañete and esteemed Purok Leaders, underscoring the spirit of solidarity […]
Indigenous forest guards trained on environmental laws, processes
DAVAO CITY — Citing the need to empower the members of the indigenous people in communities to protect the forest, a comprehensive training on environmental laws and processes was conducted to eighteen (18) Tonggo nang Kagul’langan (Forest guards) from the ancestral domains of Mati City and Tarragona town in Davao Oriental. The primary objective of […]
Bagras discovered in South Cotabato to be declared as heritage tree
DAVAO CITY — The Protected Area Management Office – Mount Matutum Protected Landscape have discovered a Bagras Tree with an impressive average diameter of 302 centimeters above the buttress, large enough to be wrapped in a full embrace by an estimated 10 individuals, with a towering height estimated at 40 meters. Bagras (common name) or […]
Davao de Oro Gov to soldiers: “You’ve done so much”
NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro— “You’ve done so much!” said Davao de Oro Governor Dorothy M. Gonzaga as she thanked the men and women of the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry “Agila” Division, 525th Engineer Combat “Mandirigtas” Battalion of 51st Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army (Fiftyfirst EBde), Philippine Army during the send-off ceremony and debriefing on Sunday at […]
Davao de Oro prepares tent city for displaced in Masara residents
DAVAO CITY — The provincial engineering office is preparing the space in barangay Elizalde, Maco, Davao de Oro located near Elizalde quasi parish to build a temporary tent city or shelter tents from the Philippine Red Cross for the families affected by the Masara landslide. The provided space is the result of the cooperation of […]