DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stood firm that the Philippine government will not surrender the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and will not be deterred by China’s threats amid its recent intimidation, saying he will implement “a response and countermeasure package” against them. In a statement, President Marcos […]
Environment
Families of the victims in Antipas road mishap lit candles on site
DAVAO CITY — Grieving families of the 18 van passengers who were burned to death in the Holy Monday road mishap in Barangay Luhong, Antipas town Cotabato province lit candles, flowers and offered prayers at the site on Tuesday afternoon. The families were joined by Antipas mayor Cris Cadungon and other town employees. https://newsline.ph/top-stories/2024/03/25/17-people-burned-to-death-in-north-cotabato-highway-mishap/ The […]
Country’s rice, corn production increased despite El Niño
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on Tuesday said the country’s rice, corn harvest increased significantly despite the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. “Our rice harvest increased significantly despite the challenges of El Niño! We’ve seen a 1.1% increase in rice yield, while corn production surged by 5.9%,” the President announced in his social media […]
5 van passengers perished in fire after their vehicle collide with a truck
DAVAO CITY — Five people died in the fire after the passenger van they were riding in collided with a truck at the boundary of Barangay Lohong and Barangay Greenhills in the town of Antipas, North Cotabato at around 12:25 in the afternoon on Monday. According to eyewitnesses, the van with passengers was speeding when […]
Group exposes environmental destruction caused by Tampakan Mining
DAVAO CITY — Food security network Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes, Inc. (PNFSP) together with SOCCSKSARGEN-based multi-sectoral alliance and other civil society organizations (CSOs) on Friday, March 22, launched “Giugkat (Ravaged)”, a documentary exposing the potential destructions to be caused by the controversial Tampakan copper-gold open-pit mining project pursued by Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) […]
DENR eyes demolition of illegal structures in Chocolate Hills
DAVAO CITY — After the much-publicized bruhaha involving the illegal structures in Chocolate Hills, Environment Secretary ordered demolition of all illegal structures but sets no timeline. On Friday Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said Chocolate Hills has been declared protected area and it means all illegal structures built must be removed. The Secretary issued the statement following […]
World Water Day: Bringing safe drinking water closer to conflict-affected families in Misamis Oriental
For years, the people of Barangay Alagatan in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, have had a difficult time getting clean drinking water. Their situation worsened in 2022, when an armed conflict prevented them from going to the nearest spring, their only source of safe water. However, a newly completed water supply system, one that the residents […]
Mount Apo closed for 10 days due to El Niño-DENR
DAVAO CITY — Starting on Wednesday, March 20, Mount Apo will be closed. This was the announcement of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)> In an advisory, the DENR stated that the ongoing El Niño prompted the agency to “Temporary suspension of all trekking activities” from March 20 to March 30, 2024, pursuant […]
PH to co-host the 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing Committee Meeting
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 […]
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, […]