DAVAO CITY --President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday presided over the official opening of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the prestigious Philippine International Convention Center. The conference aims to address crucial issues related to disaster risk reduction across the Asia-Pacific region. Notable dignitaries and … [Read more...] about Marcos Jr. leads Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
Environment
DA lifts temporary ban on the importation of live goats from the US
DAVAO CITY -- The ban was initially imposed in June after Coxiella burnetii, the bacteria responsible for Q fever, was detected in imported goats. In response, the Bureau of Animal Industry culled over sixty infected goats to prevent the spread of this disease, which can also affect sheep and cattle. On October 8, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. issued … [Read more...] about DA lifts temporary ban on the importation of live goats from the US
NFA partners with PNOC to reduce energy costs through solar project
By utilizing solar power, NFA not only reduces its carbon footprint but also supports the national goal of increasing renewable energy use.-DA Photo DAVAO CITY --- The National Food Authority (NFA) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to implement a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its headquarters in Quezon City. This … [Read more...] about NFA partners with PNOC to reduce energy costs through solar project
3 adults, 1 juvenile southern rufous hornbill documented in MANP Cotabato
DAVAO CITY --- Conservation efforts in the Mount Apo Natural Park (MANP) Cotabato received a significant boost with the recent documentation of three adult and one juvenile Mindanao Rufous Hornbills (Buceros hydrocorax mindanensis) by the Philippine Eagle Monitoring team during a monitoring activity from September 9-14, 2024, in Magpet, Cotabato. This sighting marks the … [Read more...] about 3 adults, 1 juvenile southern rufous hornbill documented in MANP Cotabato
Davao del Sur highway submerged, Davao City streets flooded due to southwest monsoon
DAVAO CITY — The national highway in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, was transformed into a river as floodwaters surged along the roadway, halting traffic and creating significant congestion. High tide exacerbated the situation by preventing rainwater from draining into the sea. In Davao City, seven barangays were affected by flooding: Barangays 7-A, 32-D, Bucana, Ma-a, Matina … [Read more...] about Davao del Sur highway submerged, Davao City streets flooded due to southwest monsoon
