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
Environment
Trump vows to reinstate plastic straws, criticizes Biden’s ban on single-use plastics
DAVAO CITY – United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday, February 9, 2025, that he will sign an executive order this week to revoke the Biden administration’s push for paper straws and reinstate the use of plastic straws in federal establishments. “I will be signing an Executive Order next week ending the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws, which don’t … [Read more...] about Trump vows to reinstate plastic straws, criticizes Biden’s ban on single-use plastics
Authorities crackdown on illegal quarrying along Davao River
DAVAO CITY – Law enforcement agencies intercepted a large-scale illegal quarrying operation along Davao River in Purok 5, Lacson, Calinan, Davao City, on February 10, 2025, at around 4:30 PM, as part of Oplan Kalikasan, an initiative enforcing Republic Act 7942 (The Philippine Mining Act of 1995). Brigadier General Nicolas Torre, director of the Criminal Investigation … [Read more...] about Authorities crackdown on illegal quarrying along Davao River
DSWD launches mobile kitchens to strengthen disaster response, address hunger in evacuation centers
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to roll out 15 state-of-the-art mobile kitchens to its regional field offices, enhancing the agency's capacity to provide immediate, balanced, and sustained food relief during disasters. This initiative aims to improve disaster response and alleviate hunger among displaced families. Special Assistant … [Read more...] about DSWD launches mobile kitchens to strengthen disaster response, address hunger in evacuation centers
Plastic makes up 91% of marine litter in Manila Bay – Group
DAVAO CITY --- Plastic waste accounts for 91% of the marine debris collected in Manila Bay, an environmental group reported last week. During a press conference, the EcoWaste Coalition, in partnership with De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, presented the findings of its 2024 Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Report. The report revealed a 36% decrease in the volume of marine … [Read more...] about Plastic makes up 91% of marine litter in Manila Bay – Group
