MANILA (October 17) — More than 5,400 residents affected by the recent strong earthquakes in the Davao Region will receive emergency employment through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the agency announced. DOLE 11 Director Randolf Pensoy said 5,450 beneficiaries will be covered under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) … [Read more...] about Over 5,400 quake-hit Davao residents to get emergency jobs under TUPAD
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DepEd flags risk of learning disruptions from extended class suspensions
MANILA (October 16) --- Department of Education (DepEd) has cautioned local government units (LGUs) against extended suspension of face-to-face classes, warning that it could disrupt students’ learning and development. The warning came after Sol Aragones, governor of Laguna, ordered the suspension of in-person classes in all levels, public and private, from October 14 to 31 … [Read more...] about DepEd flags risk of learning disruptions from extended class suspensions
Troops race to aid quake-hit communities in Davao Region
MAWAB, Davao de Oro (October 16) — Military troops rushed to disaster zones across Eastern Mindanao after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Davao Region on October 10, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. The 10th Infantry “Agila” Division of the Philippine Army activated its disaster response protocols minutes after the quake and deployed … [Read more...] about Troops race to aid quake-hit communities in Davao Region
MinDA’s 2026 budget up 36%, defying reports of funding cuts
DAVAO CITY (October 13) --- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is set to receive a significant budgetary boost for Fiscal Year 2026 — a 36% increase under the Marcos administration — signaling a renewed national commitment to Mindanao’s long-term growth and stability. Data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) show that ₱363.409 million has been … [Read more...] about MinDA’s 2026 budget up 36%, defying reports of funding cuts
Davao Norte to investigate irregular infrastructure projects
DAVAO CITY (September 30) – Davao del Norte's provincial government stated on Friday that it will form a special inspection team to scrutinize important national projects in the province, including the PHP400 million Tuganay Bridge project in Carmen town. The project began in 2021, was halted in 2022, and was resumed in 2023. Governor Edwin Jubahib had earlier declared … [Read more...] about Davao Norte to investigate irregular infrastructure projects
