DAVAO CITY --- A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Southern and Central Mindanao at 9:42 AM today, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Residents of Davao City felt the shaking ground while others felt the intensity while on their motorbikes. No Damage has been reported as of this posting. The Phivolcs reported that the … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Southern and Central Mindanao
Caraga Region
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 arrests 23, rescues 9 minors in crackdown on Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines
DAVAO CITY – Police authorities arrested 23 individuals, including the leader of the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines (FTGP). They rescued nine minors during an operation in Purok 5, Barangay Sabang, Surigao City, on Thursday morning, February 20. Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas, also known as "Datu Adlaw," and Lourdes Infante Salinas, another group leader, were among … [Read more...] about PNP arrests 23, rescues 9 minors in crackdown on Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines
Davao City RPT amnesty, special levies approved
DAVAO CITY ----The 20th Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, during its third and final reading, an ordinance granting tax amnesty on real property taxes and special levies on real properties, in light of the enactment of Republic Act No. 12001. The ordinance applies to all unpaid penalties, surcharges, and interest on real property taxes, including the Special Education … [Read more...] about Davao City RPT amnesty, special levies approved
Six arrested in spider derby
DAVAO CITY – Six individuals were arrested by police on Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2024, for participating in a spider derby in Purok 21, Small Village, Barangay Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City. The arrested individuals were identified as Jett, 29, a driver; Reny, 34, a laborer; Irvin, 52; Ernie, 46, a laborer; Jun-Jun, 40, a vendor; and Giorrey, 43, a teller at … [Read more...] about Six arrested in spider derby
