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
Environment
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
Filinvest Land Inc’s 8 Spatial Team first to extend aid to flood-affected families in Davao
Davao City, Philippines - Filinvest Land Inc.'s 8 Spatial Davao team swiftly mobilized through Pusong Filinvest, the company’s corporate social responsibility program, to provide urgent assistance to families impacted by recent flooding in Barangay Ma-a. The gesture was graciously received by Barangay Ma-a Captain Pacito Cañete and esteemed Purok Leaders, underscoring the … [Read more...] about Filinvest Land Inc’s 8 Spatial Team first to extend aid to flood-affected families in Davao
Indigenous forest guards trained on environmental laws, processes
DAVAO CITY --- Citing the need to empower the members of the indigenous people in communities to protect the forest, a comprehensive training on environmental laws and processes was conducted to eighteen (18) Tonggo nang Kagul'langan (Forest guards) from the ancestral domains of Mati City and Tarragona town in Davao Oriental. The primary objective of deploying forest … [Read more...] about Indigenous forest guards trained on environmental laws, processes
