DAVAO CITY – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has approved new guidelines for importing up to 25,000 metric tons of various fish and seafood starting March 2025 to ensure market stability and prevent price surges. The initiative aims to supplement the domestic supply while ensuring that local fishermen remain unaffected. “This will also add variety in the … [Read more...] about DA Chief approves fish import guidelines to stabilize supply and prices
Davao City completes 2nd solar-powered irrigation system in Paquibato
Demonstration of Solar Irrigation photo sourced from NIA DAVAO CITY – The City Government of Davao, through the City Agriculturist Office (CAgrO), has completed the installation of its second Solar-Powered Irrigation System (SPIS) in Barangay Malabog, Paquibato District, as part of its efforts to boost agricultural productivity and ensure climate-resilient irrigation for … [Read more...] about Davao City completes 2nd solar-powered irrigation system in Paquibato
Classes suspended in parts of Caraga due to Shear Line
DAVAO CITY – Several local government units in the Caraga Region suspended classes on Friday as the shear line triggered heavy rains and potential flooding. The shear line is a weather phenomenon that occurs when cold air from the northeast monsoon (Amihan) interacts with warm air from the easterlies. This interaction creates intense cloud formation, leading to prolonged … [Read more...] about Classes suspended in parts of Caraga due to Shear Line
PNP warns public against hospital bill payment scams
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has warned the public against a new text scam targeting the relatives of hospitalized patients, urging them to remain vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraudulent hospital bill schemes. According to the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), at least 19 cases of this scam have been recorded, as reported in a press briefing at Camp … [Read more...] about PNP warns public against hospital bill payment scams
Trump vows to reinstate plastic straws, criticizes Biden’s ban on single-use plastics
DAVAO CITY – United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday, February 9, 2025, that he will sign an executive order this week to revoke the Biden administration’s push for paper straws and reinstate the use of plastic straws in federal establishments. “I will be signing an Executive Order next week ending the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws, which don’t … [Read more...] about Trump vows to reinstate plastic straws, criticizes Biden’s ban on single-use plastics
