DAVAO CITY --- Governor Edwin Jubahib thanked the government of the United States (U.S.) for helping the communities in Davao del Norte who suffered due to the series of flooding and landslides past two months. The governor who welcomed the officials and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), said the support is a big lead to the … [Read more...] about Jubahib thanks US for helping Davao del Norte flood victims
Environment
Korean expresses concern over incidents involving Philippines and China
DAVAO CITY -- The Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday expressed concern over the incidents which involve Philippines and China. In a message released on the Facebook Page of the Korean Embassy in the Philippines, the Korean government stated: "The ROK Embassy in the Philippines is deeply concerned about the dangerous situation caused by collision between the … [Read more...] about Korean expresses concern over incidents involving Philippines and China
Samal Island shares resources to landslide victims in Davao de Oro
DAVAO CITY --- Officials from the Island Garden City of Samal led by Mayor Al David Uy travelled to Nabunturan Davao de Oro to turnover their assistance for the victims of the February 6, Masara landslide which claimed 98 lives, 8 still missing and thousands displaced. Uy handed the Php 500,000 in financial aid during their courtesy visit to Governor Dorothy … [Read more...] about Samal Island shares resources to landslide victims in Davao de Oro
7 inland resorts in Davao del Sur ordered closed due to potential hazards
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
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
