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Former broadcaster shot dead in General Santos City

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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

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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

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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

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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

Classes suspended in parts of Caraga due to Shear Line

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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