Environment

NAPOLCOM honors retired general Marantan, but public service carries an accountability test

MANILA (November 11)  — The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has conferred a Plaque of Commendation on retired police general Hansel M. Marantan, citing his years in public service and...

Mindanao consumers lead in willingness to borrow, but savings remain a priority

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 11)  — Mindanao consumers are more willing to take out loans or use...

Her name, her choice: Why married women should not have to surrender their surnames

Philippine law already allows married women to retain their maiden names. Yet institutional practices continue to make some...

Davao durian firms seal $27M China deals, but farmers must share gains

Two export agreements could expand the Chinese market for Philippine durian, but the bigger test is whether rising...

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...
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DOTr completes study for Mindanao Railway Phase 3, eyes 200K jobs, faster travel

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 22) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed the pre-feasibility study for Phase 3 of the Mindanao Railway...

DOH deploys clean water lifeline to Manay quake zone

MANAY, Davao Oriental  (October 21) — Clean, safe drinking water is now flowing into evacuation centers here after the Department of Health – Davao...

Rehabilitated Olive Ridley Turtle returns to Sea, boosting conservation efforts

Photo courtesy: DENR Zamboanga Peninsula ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 16) — An adult Olive Ridley turtle was released back into the waters off Great Sta. Cruz...

Troops race to aid quake-hit communities in Davao Region

MAWAB, Davao de Oro (October 16) — Military troops rushed to disaster zones across Eastern Mindanao after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Davao...

Quake safety checks force class suspensions across Northern Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 14) — Local governments across Northern Mindanao have ordered the suspension of in-person classes and a temporary shift to...

Why earthquakes feel more frequent in PH: DOST says 30 happen daily

MANILA (October 13) — If it feels like earthquakes are happening more often lately, that’s because they are — or at least, people are...
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