DAVAO CITY --- Another magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook off Surigao del Sur Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in a bulletin announced. The undersea tremor, which was tectonic in origin, occurred 133 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan town at a depth of 29 kilometers. It was initially recorded at magnitude 5.3 but was later downgraded … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes off Surigao del Sur
Residents rescue olive ridley sea turtle
DAVAO CITY --- Residents along the shoreline of Barangay Tag-ulo, Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte rescued an olive ridley sea turtle but was later released to the sea on January 18. Aware that the sea mammal was an endangered, the residents informed the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) about the discovery who led them to release the mammal … [Read more...] about Residents rescue olive ridley sea turtle
BARMM describes controversial “Singkil” performance of the CTU during the Sinulog Festival “Inappropriate and culturally insensitive
DAVAO CITY --- Here is the statement of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim to the controversial "Singkil" performance during the Sinulog Festival "In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The MercifulMay the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be with you. The Bangsamoro Government decries as grossly inappropriate and culturally … [Read more...] about BARMM describes controversial “Singkil” performance of the CTU during the Sinulog Festival “Inappropriate and culturally insensitive
CTU says sorry over controversial “Singkil” performance during the Sinulog Festival
DAVAO CITY --- The Cebu Technological University apologized over the controversial "Singkil" performance during the Launching Parade for the Sinulog 2024 on Friday, January 12, said show sparked anger among netizens, citing cultural insensitivity. This morning the CTU issued the following statement: “To our beloved Muslim Brothers and Sisters, We, the Cebu … [Read more...] about CTU says sorry over controversial “Singkil” performance during the Sinulog Festival
NPA fighters killed in Zamboanga del Norte clash with military
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – In an encounter with the military on December 28, 2023, three alleged members of the New People's Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, were killed in Zamboanga del Norte, according to a statement from Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom). According to the military, combined forces from the 97th, 53rd, and 106th Infantry … [Read more...] about NPA fighters killed in Zamboanga del Norte clash with military
