DAVAO CITY (June 24) – Again, the China Coast Guard has reportedly harassed the Philippine government mission at Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) on June 20. The Philippine Coast Guard in a report stated that two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels – with hull numbers CCG-4203 and CCG-3105 – aggressively interfered with a Philippine government mission and attacked the … [Read more...] about China Coast Guard blasts Filipino boats with water cannons at Panatag Shoal
Caraga Region
Former broadcaster shot dead in General Santos City
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (June 23) — A former broadcaster for both AM and FM stations in the city was gunned down by unidentified assailants around 6:00 a.m. today, June 23, 2025. Authorities identified the victim as Ali Macalintal, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who had been working at a massage parlor in Barangay Lagao. Initial police reports revealed that the gunmen … [Read more...] about Former broadcaster shot dead in General Santos City
Dengue cases in Caraga show steady decline – DOH-13
BUTUAN CITY (June 13) – The Department of Health in the Caraga Region (DOH-13) has reported a steady decline in dengue cases across the region. Data obtained by the Philippine News Agency show that dengue infections dropped over three consecutive periods: from 248 cases (April 27–May 10), to 210 (May 11–24), and further down to 81 (May 25–June 7). Despite the downward … [Read more...] about Dengue cases in Caraga show steady decline – DOH-13
Dead dugong found beached in Surigao Sur town
BUTUAN CITY – A deceased dugong (sea cow) was discovered washed ashore near the seawall in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, prompting an investigation by local environmental authorities, officials confirmed Thursday. Residents reported the marine mammal’s carcass to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the local agriculture office on … [Read more...] about Dead dugong found beached in Surigao Sur town
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Southern and Central Mindanao
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
