The Philippine government, represented by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), announced its co-hosting of the 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Steering Committee meeting. This announcement was made during the 2nd IORIS Steering Committee Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, held from 05-07 March […]
Environment
Chocolate Hills resort issued building permit even without ECC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga on Friday said the owner of the resort built within the vicinity of Chocolate Hills in Bohol was never issued an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). However, the owner of Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort still obtained a building permit […]
Dabawenyos warned vs. high heat index during Araw ng Dabaw festivities
DAVAO CITY – Dabawenyos and tourists coming to the city for the Araw ng Dabaw activities throughout the month are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat brought about by the El Niño weather phenomenon. In an interview on Tuesday, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) chief Alfredo Baloran said participants and merrymakers […]
Four Yamashita treasure hunters die in Bukidnon
DAVAO CITY — Four Yamashita treasure hunters died inside the cave they were exploring in Sitio Tinago, Barangay Cabadiangan in the town of Kadingilan in the province of Bukidnon last Sunday. The area is about 20 kilometers away from the town center without electricity or internet signal. However, the victims brought a generator to explore […]
Bangsamoro government invites investors to explore its natural energy
DAVAO CITY — With the vast resources that the Bangsamoro Region has, the government launched its first Conventional Energy Bid by unveiling four significant Pre-Determined Areas for investment, exploration, development, and production of coal and petroleum resources within the region. The government proposed that the venture be done in Kapai and Tagoloan, Lanao Del Sur, […]
Jubahib thanks US for helping Davao del Norte flood victims
DAVAO CITY — Governor Edwin Jubahib thanked the government of the United States (U.S.) for helping the communities in Davao del Norte who suffered due to the series of flooding and landslides past two months. The governor who welcomed the officials and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), said the support is […]
Korean expresses concern over incidents involving Philippines and China
DAVAO CITY — The Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday expressed concern over the incidents which involve Philippines and China. In a message released on the Facebook Page of the Korean Embassy in the Philippines, the Korean government stated: “The ROK Embassy in the Philippines is deeply concerned about the dangerous situation caused by […]
Samal Island shares resources to landslide victims in Davao de Oro
DAVAO CITY —– Officials from the Island Garden City of Samal led by Mayor Al David Uy travelled to Nabunturan Davao de Oro to turnover their assistance for the victims of the February 6, Masara landslide which claimed 98 lives, 8 still missing and thousands displaced. Uy handed the Php 500,000 in financial aid during […]
7 inland resorts in Davao del Sur ordered closed due to potential hazards
DAVAO CITY — Seven inland resorts in Davao del Sur have been issued Cease and Desist Order due to the potential hazards these resorts pose to communities in the event of a flash flood. The establishments were directed to self-demolish within 15 days, dismantling structures along the natural river path. The Department of Environment and […]
Search and retrieval operations for Masara landslide victims terminated
DAVAO CITY —With eight more persons left missing, the local government of Maco, Davao de Oro on Thursday terminated the search and retrieval operations at Zone 1, Barangay Masara, the ground zero of the February 6 landslide. During 15-day search, rescue, and retrieval operations, 98 bodies were recovered while a 3-year-old child miraculously survived after […]
2 dead as tanker carrying caustic soda collides on a hill
DAVAO CITY — The driver and his passenger were killed instantly when their truck carrying caustic soda collided on a hill along the national highway in Purok 7, Barangay Lacupayan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, past midnight on Thursday, February 22. Major Herminigildo Bajao Jr., spokesperson of the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, the two […]
EU provides P30-M aid for Mindanao flood victims
MANILA – The European Union (EU) has announced a 500,000-euro (at least PHP30.2 million) humanitarian aid for the victims of the recent flooding and landslide in several parts of Mindanao. The funding will address the immediate needs of 12,000 people in some of the worst-hit, isolated areas in the southern region, the EU Delegation in Manila […]
MGB conducts coastal vulnerability assessment in Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY –– The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducts coastal vulnerability assessment in Caraga town Davao Oriental which was aimed at monitoring climate-induced hazards. a few days ago. The MGB in a statement posted on their social media account stated that the activity was conducted “to coastal regions which are inherently susceptible to several hazards, […]