DAVAO CITY (May 2) – During an inspection of the ongoing Davao River Bucana Bridge Project, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, together with Undersecretary Emil Sadain, MinDA Chairperson Sec. Leo Magno, and other DPWH officials, observed the rapid progress of the construction. The bridge will connect to another phase of the ongoing Davao Coastal Road project. While initial … [Read more...] about P3.126 Billion Davao River Bridge Project expected to be passable by November 2025
Environment
Environmental case filed vs. Samal-Davao connector project
DAVAO CITY (April 23)— Environmental advocates and community leaders who filed a Writ of Kalikasan to halt the construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will act in favor of their petition. Atty. Manuel Quibod, one of the petitioners’ legal counsel, emphasized that the filing is only the first step in a … [Read more...] about Environmental case filed vs. Samal-Davao connector project
BRP Malamawi deployed to Davao Gulf for Holy Week maritime patrol
DAVAO CITY (April 17) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed BRP Malamawi (FPB-2403) to patrol the Davao Gulf as part of its intensified maritime security operations for Holy Week under "Oplan Byaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2025." The fast patrol boat began its mission on Maundy Thursday, April 17, focusing on the waters between Davao City and the Island Garden City of … [Read more...] about BRP Malamawi deployed to Davao Gulf for Holy Week maritime patrol
1,700 dead as aftershocks rattle region; rescuers continue search for survivors
DAVAO CITY ---The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck the Myanmar–Thailand border has climbed to at least 1,700, with thousands more injured or missing. The magnitude 7.1 quake hit late Saturday night, toppling buildings, damaging infrastructure, and triggering landslides across both countries. Continuous aftershocks—some as strong as magnitude 5.0—have fueled … [Read more...] about 1,700 dead as aftershocks rattle region; rescuers continue search for survivors