DAVAO CITY – Thirteen fishermen were rescued by the personnel of Philippine Coast Guard Zamboanga Sibugay station off Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay Province on Monday. The Coast guard reported that the fishing vessel of the fishermen were rough sailing the vicinity waters off Olutanga, and called for help. The Coast Guard immediately dispatched the search and rescue … [Read more...] about Coast Guard Zamboanga Sibugay saves 13 fishermen
Environment
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes Davao Occidental
DAVAO CITY --- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolted Davao Occidental at 5:48 p.m. on Tuesday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tectonic quake struck 368 kilometers of Balut Island. It was 10 kilometers deep. Phivolcs reported the following intensities: Intensity II- Malungon and Glan, SARANGANI; CITY OF DAVAO Instrumental … [Read more...] about Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes Davao Occidental
Ph adopts whole-of-gov’t approach vs. El Niño, La Niña phenomena
DAVAO CITY ---President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a whole-of-government approach to ensure public safety and assist farmers affected by the El Niño and the La Niña phenomena in the country. In the 4th Task Force El Niño meeting on March 19, the Department of Agriculture (DA) was ordered to closely coordinate with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) to assess … [Read more...] about Ph adopts whole-of-gov’t approach vs. El Niño, La Niña phenomena
Government is ready to help Filipinos in Taiwan-Marcos
DAVAO CITY ---President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino workers in Taiwan that the Philippine government is ready to assist and support them during these difficult times following the strong earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday. “We stand ready to assist and support our fellow Filipinos in Taiwan in any way possible during this difficult period,” … [Read more...] about Government is ready to help Filipinos in Taiwan-Marcos
Majority of business establishments occupying near Mt. Apo do not comply environmental laws-Loyzaga
DAVAO CITY – Majority of the establishments occupying the foothills of Mount Apo Natural Park are not compliant to the requirements set by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Office. Environment Secretary Maria Antonio Yulo-Loyzaga on Tuesday revealed there are 96 establishments documented operating in the protected areas. Of the 96 … [Read more...] about Majority of business establishments occupying near Mt. Apo do not comply environmental laws-Loyzaga
