DAVAO CITY (May 26)—On Monday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported an earthquake of magnitude 5.0 off the coast of Davao Occidental. The tectonic quake occurred at 6:48 p.m., approximately 91 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island, with a depth of 82 kilometers. As of posting time, no felt intensity reports were logged … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental
Environment
PH condemns China Coast Guard for water cannon Attack on BFAR ships near Pag-asa
DAVAO CITY (May 21)— The Philippines strongly condemned the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday for using water cannons and ramming a Filipino research vessel near Pag-asa Cay 2 (Sandy Cay) in the West Philippine Sea, damaging the ship and endangering civilian lives. The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) said its vessels BRP Datu … [Read more...] about PH condemns China Coast Guard for water cannon Attack on BFAR ships near Pag-asa
P3.126 Billion Davao River Bridge Project expected to be passable by November 2025
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
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
