DAVAO CITY — Some 111 families displaced during the February 7 Masara landslide were given all-weatherproof tents as a temporary shelter in a relocation center called “G-Works Kampo Dos” located in Brgy. Malamodao, Maco, Davao de Oro. The all-weather-proof tents were initially set up in the area, benefiting the internally displaced families coming from Brgys. Mascara […]
Environment
G7 calls out China over ‘intimidation, militarization’ in SCS
MANILA – The Group of Seven (G7) has called out China over its militarization and “intimidation activities” in the South China Sea (SCS), as it took note of Beijing’s “dangerous maneuvers” and water cannon use against Filipino vessels carrying out routine resupply missions to the Ayungin Shoal. In a communiqué issued on Friday, the foreign ministers […]
Bong Go pushes for work from home amid extreme heat, El Niño
DAVAO CITY — Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Thursday urged government agencies and companies to consider work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees and provide heat breaks to field workers given the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, said WFH arrangements were already adopted and implemented during the […]
PAGASA lists 8 areas with dangerous heat index
MANILA – The country will continue to experience warm and humid weather due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said eight areas in the country will experience a 42°C to 43 °C heat index. Areas with 42 °C heat index are Dagupan City in […]
‘Horrified’ Marcos seeks clarity on Duterte-China ‘secret deal’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he was “horrified” about the terms of the reported “gentleman’s agreement” between former President Rodrigo Duterte and China on the West Philippine Sea and revealed that he is currently seeking clarifications about the supposed deal. “Kung ang sinasabi sa agreement na ‘yan ay kinakailangan tayong magpermiso sa […]
Dangerous heat index forecast in 8 areas
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 44°C in eight areas on Wednesday. Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Tuesday, the following areas are: Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 44°CBacnotan, La Union – 42°CSan Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 42°CPuerto Princesa City, […]
Coast Guard Zamboanga Sibugay saves 13 fishermen
DAVAO CITY – Thirteen fishermen were rescued by the personnel of Philippine Coast Guard Zamboanga Sibugay station off Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay Province on Monday. The Coast guard reported that the fishing vessel of the fishermen were rough sailing the vicinity waters off Olutanga, and called for help. The Coast Guard immediately dispatched the search and […]
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes Davao Occidental
DAVAO CITY — A magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolted Davao Occidental at 5:48 p.m. on Tuesday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tectonic quake struck 368 kilometers of Balut Island. It was 10 kilometers deep. Phivolcs reported the following intensities: Intensity II- Malungon and Glan, SARANGANI; CITY OF DAVAO Instrumental Intensities: Intensity […]
Ph adopts whole-of-gov’t approach vs. El Niño, La Niña phenomena
DAVAO CITY —President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a whole-of-government approach to ensure public safety and assist farmers affected by the El Niño and the La Niña phenomena in the country. In the 4th Task Force El Niño meeting on March 19, the Department of Agriculture (DA) was ordered to closely coordinate with the […]
Government is ready to help Filipinos in Taiwan-Marcos
DAVAO CITY —President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino workers in Taiwan that the Philippine government is ready to assist and support them during these difficult times following the strong earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday. “We stand ready to assist and support our fellow Filipinos in Taiwan in any way possible during […]
Majority of business establishments occupying near Mt. Apo do not comply environmental laws-Loyzaga
DAVAO CITY – Majority of the establishments occupying the foothills of Mount Apo Natural Park are not compliant to the requirements set by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Office. Environment Secretary Maria Antonio Yulo-Loyzaga on Tuesday revealed there are 96 establishments documented operating in the protected areas. Of the 96 establishments documented, three […]
Hot weather prompts Mindanao provinces to suspend F2F Classes
DAVAO CITY — Due to hot weather, some provinces in Mindanao declared the suspension of Face-to-Face Classes in all levels to protect the learners. Sultan Kudarat Vice Governor Raden Sakularan on Monday issued Executive Order No. 070 dated April 1 stating that the Province of Sultan Kudarat has been experiencing extreme heat conditions, with temperatures […]
Magnitude 5 quake jolts Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur early Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake struck 24 km. northeast of Lingig town at 5:16 a.m. It was 28 km. deep and was tectonic in origin. Intensity V was felt in Hinatuan, while intensity IV was felt in the […]