DAVAO CITY — The Department of Health on Monday reported twenty eight (28) cases of fireworks-related injuries all over the country were recorded until Christmas Day. The health department reported, from 6 a.m. of December 24 to 5:59 a.m. of December 25, they listed an additional 16 fireworks-related injuries were among aged 6 to 35, […]
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One missing, over 400 families affected by #TDKabayan in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY — One person has been declared missing while 411 families have evacuated due to Tropical Storm Kabayan in Davao Region. Based on the report from the Office of Civil Defense XI, 411 families affecting 1,833 individuals were evacuated to a safer grounds in the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. In […]
Bislig residents evacuate to safer ground as #TDKabayan nears
DAVAO CITY — The PAGASA has announced that typhoon ‘Kabayan’ may make landfall tonight or tomorrow in Davao Oriental or Surigao del Sur. Earlier today, Davao Oriental Governor Niño Sotero Uy has activated a Blue Alert Status by issuing Memorandum Order no. 10. Under the Blue Alert Status, the PDRRMC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has […]
After quake: Another cadaver was found in General Santos City
DAVAO CITY – A lifeless body of a woman covered by debris was found past midnight November 18, at the 3rd Floor of SM General Santos City. The victim, identified as Wenifreda Lejano Flores 45 years old, worked as Nail Technician at T-Jen Hair Studio, her body was found near the establishment crushed by debris […]
Lighting struck woman dead
DAVAO CITY — A 25-year-old woman was killed when lightning struck her in Barangay Kapayawi, Libungan town in North Cotabato, on Saturday afternoon, November 4, 2023. The lady was identified as Jessebel Namol, a resident of Barangay Kapayawi, Libungan, Cotabato, died instantly. Witnesses said it was raining when she fetched water nearby when the lightning […]
Beauty cream contaminated with toxic mercury
DAVAO CITY — All that glitters is not gold. It could be toxic to human health, as well as the environment, revealed EcoWaste Coalition after detecting mercury on two samples of Goree Gold 24K Beauty Cream that it ordered from an online seller based in Makati City last October 11. Based on the screening conducted […]
Magnitude 4.7 quake hits three Mindanao cities
DAVAO CITY –— Residents and students immediately got out of their rooms when Magnitude 4.7 earth hit the cities of Davao, Kidapawan and Cotabato City at 3:51 on Wednesday, it was the second in almosty an hour. The Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said it was a magnitude 4.7 of tectonic origin. The Phivolcs […]
Bangsamoro gov’t constructs desalination facility in Basilan
DAVAO CITY — In an effort to provice potable water to some 5,000 residents in the municipality of Hadji Muhtamad in Basilan province, the Bangsamoro Government has started the construction of water desalination facility. In a press statement, the Bangsamoro government said the project which was inaugurated on August 6, will serve the residents of said […]
Oaminal inspects new Misamis Occidental Medical Center construction site
OROQUIETA, Misamis Occidental – The provincial government of Misamis Occidental is steadfastly pushing forward with the construction of the Asenso Misamis Occidental Medical Center, aiming to expedite its completion to serve the people. As part of its commitment to public service, Governor Henry Oaminal led an inspection visit to the ongoing construction site of the […]
PAL hails lifting of Vax cert for international arrivals
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier hailed the national government for the lifting of vaccination certificate as requirement for international arrivals. In a statement released on Tuesday,Cielo Villaluna, spokesperson for PAL said the company welcomes the development as it “Eases travel to the Philippines and helps boost inbound tourist traffic. We […]
Online Sale of Fraudulent Products Containing Mercury Continue Despite Gov’t Warning
DAVAO CITY — The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition deplored the continued sale by online merchants of unauthorized cosmetics contaminated with mercury, a perilous chemical banned in cosmetics such as skin lightening products. “Despite being flagged for fraudulent sales, the unabated trade in online shopping platforms of unauthorized skin lightening products known to contain mercury […]
Davao Oriental takes lead in “Chikiting Ligtas” campaign across Davao Region
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Davao Oriental emerged as the frontrunner in the recently concluded Measles-Rubella Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity, known as the “Chikiting Ligtas” campaign, led by the Department of Health. The province achieved an impressive 98.84% accomplishment rate for Measles-Rubella (M.R) immunization and a commendable 96.26% completion rate for Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) […]
Former DOH heads show support for Secretary Herbosa’s leadership
QUEZON CITY – Former heads of the Department of Health (DOH) have expressed their unwavering support for Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa in his role as the leader of a united health sector. This show of solidarity took place during the “Secretaries Night” event, which marked the culmination of the DOH’s week-long celebration of its 125th Founding […]