DAVAO CITY --- Another magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook off Surigao del Sur Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in a bulletin announced. The undersea tremor, which was tectonic in origin, occurred 133 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan town at a depth of 29 kilometers. It was initially recorded at magnitude 5.3 but was later downgraded … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes off Surigao del Sur
Environment
Agri department revisits Smart Greenhouse project
DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Agriculture (DA) officials led by Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. revisited the Smart Greenhouse-Philippines Project (SGPP) at the DA-Bureau of Plant Industry Baguio National Crop Research Development and Production Support Center (BPI-BNCRDPSC) on January 26, 2024. The project is jointly implemented by the DA-BPI-BNCRDPSC and the … [Read more...] about Agri department revisits Smart Greenhouse project
Korean group honors 3 PH Coast Guard for protecting the marine environment
DAVAO CITY --- Three officers of the Philippine Coast Guard received honors from Korean World Green International Award Committee (KWGIAC) on 25 January 2024. KWGIAC Chairman, Mr. Park Kwang Young, graced the awarding ceremony at the National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila. Young bestowed the Top Excellence Award to PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations, CG Vice Admiral … [Read more...] about Korean group honors 3 PH Coast Guard for protecting the marine environment
Residents rescue olive ridley sea turtle
DAVAO CITY --- Residents along the shoreline of Barangay Tag-ulo, Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte rescued an olive ridley sea turtle but was later released to the sea on January 18. Aware that the sea mammal was an endangered, the residents informed the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) about the discovery who led them to release the mammal … [Read more...] about Residents rescue olive ridley sea turtle
Free bus ride for stranded Davao City commuters
DAVAO CITY --- The local government of Davao on Thursday night deployed four (4) buses for the passengers who are stranded due flooding in various parts of the city. In an interview with Newsline, Harvey James Lanticse, information officer of the City of Davao, explained that Mayor Sebastian Duterte requested bus companies to provide free rides so that distraught … [Read more...] about Free bus ride for stranded Davao City commuters
