DAVAO CITY --- Seven inland resorts in Davao del Sur have been issued Cease and Desist Order due to the potential hazards these resorts pose to communities in the event of a flash flood. The establishments were directed to self-demolish within 15 days, dismantling structures along the natural river path. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-XI), … [Read more...] about 7 inland resorts in Davao del Sur ordered closed due to potential hazards
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Search and retrieval operations for Masara landslide victims terminated
DAVAO CITY ---With eight more persons left missing, the local government of Maco, Davao de Oro on Thursday terminated the search and retrieval operations at Zone 1, Barangay Masara, the ground zero of the February 6 landslide. During 15-day search, rescue, and retrieval operations, 98 bodies were recovered while a 3-year-old child miraculously survived after 68 … [Read more...] about Search and retrieval operations for Masara landslide victims terminated
2 dead as tanker carrying caustic soda collides on a hill
DAVAO CITY --- The driver and his passenger were killed instantly when their truck carrying caustic soda collided on a hill along the national highway in Purok 7, Barangay Lacupayan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, past midnight on Thursday, February 22. Major Herminigildo Bajao Jr., spokesperson of the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, the two were dead when their … [Read more...] about 2 dead as tanker carrying caustic soda collides on a hill
EU provides P30-M aid for Mindanao flood victims
MANILA – The European Union (EU) has announced a 500,000-euro (at least PHP30.2 million) humanitarian aid for the victims of the recent flooding and landslide in several parts of Mindanao. The funding will address the immediate needs of 12,000 people in some of the worst-hit, isolated areas in the southern region, the EU Delegation in Manila said Thursday. “A series … [Read more...] about EU provides P30-M aid for Mindanao flood victims
MGB conducts coastal vulnerability assessment in Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducts coastal vulnerability assessment in Caraga town Davao Oriental which was aimed at monitoring climate-induced hazards. a few days ago. The MGB in a statement posted on their social media account stated that the activity was conducted "to coastal regions which are inherently susceptible to several hazards, … [Read more...] about MGB conducts coastal vulnerability assessment in Davao Oriental
