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 have built themselves, is set to … [Read more...] about World Water Day: Bringing safe drinking water closer to conflict-affected families in Misamis Oriental
Environment
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 to MANP-Protected Area Management … [Read more...] about Mount Apo closed for 10 days due to El Niño-DENR
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, … [Read more...] about PH to co-host the 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing Committee Meeting
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 … [Read more...] about Chocolate Hills resort issued building permit even without ECC
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 are advised … [Read more...] about Dabawenyos warned vs. high heat index during Araw ng Dabaw festivities
