DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The Buhangin Police will file charges against a pedestrian and a jeepney driver following a fatal road accident on June 25 along C. Garcia Highway that resulted in the deaths of a driver and his helper. Police Major Antonio Lui, chief of Buhangin Police Precinct, in an interview with DXDC stated that both the jeepney driver and the pedestrian, … [Read more...] about Police to file charges against pedestrian and driver involved in fatal incident
Davao Region
Truck driver and helper killed in steel cargo accident
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A truck driver and his helper were killed when their vehicle's cargo of steel sheet piles pushed forward into the cab after a sudden stop on Carlos P. Garcia Highway near the cargo entrance of Davao International Airport at 2:55 p.m. on June 25. According to a report by the Buhangin police, the victims were identified as Nestor Dela Cruz Doronio, … [Read more...] about Truck driver and helper killed in steel cargo accident
Six Ata-Manobo members killed in truck accident
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- In a tragic incident, six members of the Ata-Manobo tribe, including three minors, lost their lives when the truck they were riding in lost its brakes and plunged into a creek. The accident occurred at around 9:30 AM on Sunday, June 23, 2024, on a curvy and slippery road in Purok 11, Lower Misolong, Barangay Santo Niño, Talaingod, Davao del … [Read more...] about Six Ata-Manobo members killed in truck accident
3-minute QRT long been implemented but is not feasible in the hinterlands
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The three-minute quick response system suggested by newly installed Police regional office Commander Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III is not new in Davao City but it is not feasible in the hinterland barangays due to geographical conditions. During his Monday visit to the DCPO and in a meeting with the station commanders from 21 police … [Read more...] about 3-minute QRT long been implemented but is not feasible in the hinterlands
Davao City institutionalizes incident command system for disaster response
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The City Government of Davao has taken a significant step towards enhancing disaster response capabilities by issuing Executive Order 22 Series of 2024. This order institutionalizes the Incident Command System (ICS) and establishes the Incident Management Team (IMT) of Davao City. The move aims to govern responses and actions aimed at protecting … [Read more...] about Davao City institutionalizes incident command system for disaster response
