DENR cites forest gains, flood reforms—but communities still bear the brunt of extreme weather
MANILA (January 5) — As floods and water stress battered communities across the country in 2025, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)...
Old Electrical Line Causes First House Fire of 2026 in Davao City
First fire in Davao City in 2026
DAVAO CITY (January 2, 2026) ---An old electrical line has been identified as the cause of a fire...
NIA’s strong 2025 scorecard: real reform—or a rebound still under scrutiny?
MANILA (December 30) — After years of stalled projects, cost overruns, and public distrust, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is ending 2025 claiming a...
Council warns holiday crowds off protected rivers to keep Davao’s water safe
DAVAO CITY (December 23) — As families plan outings this Christmas and New Year, City Councilor Temujin Ocampo is urging Dabawenyos to skip rivers,...
Iligan City launches ‘Project Safe’ to protect, heal young survivors of Online Abuse
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (December 18) – Once tagged as a hotspot for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), Iligan City is...
MinDA, Davao Norte explore SMRs, data centers to support Mindanao energy shift
DAVAO CITY (December 16) — The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Davao del Norte provincial government are exploring investments in small modular reactors...
