Environment

Parents reject blanket social media ban, call for evidence-based child online safety

Survey finds most Filipino parents favor consultation with children and families, warning that age restrictions alone may be ineffective. MANILA (November 10) — A proposed blanket ban on social media...

8-hour firefight in Lanao del Sur wounds 3 soldiers, strands motorists

Gun battle involving government troops and armed clan shuts down major highway, disrupting travel to Cotabato, General Santos...

Davao backs ₱47.9-B power plant investment as energy demand grows

As the city's economy expands, the proposed investment puts energy reliability, supply security and electricity costs in focus. DAVAO...

802 Filipinos repatriated from Sabah, including 139 children

Government agencies step up trafficking screening, medical checks and livelihood referrals as returnees arrive in Zamboanga. ZAMBOANGA CITY (November...

From Mati to Davao: Bishop Apigo named new archbishop

Pope Leo XIV appoints a Mindanao-born Church leader to head the Archdiocese of Davao, succeeding Archbishop Romulo Valles...
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Council warns holiday crowds off protected rivers to keep Davao’s water safe

DAVAO CITY (December 23) — As families plan outings this Christmas and New Year, City Councilor Temujin Ocampo is urging Dabawenyos to skip rivers,...

Iligan City launches ‘Project Safe’ to protect, heal young survivors of Online Abuse

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (December 18) – Once tagged as a hotspot for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), Iligan City is...

MinDA, Davao Norte explore SMRs, data centers to support Mindanao energy shift

DAVAO CITY (December 16)  — The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Davao del Norte provincial government are exploring investments in small modular reactors...

Decoding the mothers of the Philippine Eagle — and why it could save the species

New UP Mindanao–PEF genetic study strengthens conservation breeding and reintroduction plans DAVAO CITY (December 15) --- For decades, conservationists have worked to save the Philippine...

Marantan warns of rising road crashes, calls for shared responsibility

TUGUEGARAO CITY (December 13) — Every day, an average of 15 road accidents occur on Philippine roads. In just three years, these incidents have...

CCC warns: More funds won’t protect communities if LGUs can’t execute climate plans

MANILA  (December 11) — Millions in climate adaptation funding are flowing to provinces—but the Climate Change Commission (CCC) says gaps in governance still put...
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