Tens of thousands of children forced to leave their homes by erupting Mayon Volcano are missing out on school and showing signs of psychological distress in cramped and unsanitary evacuation centers. The 28 temporary evacuation shelters, primarily located in schools, are congested and lack proper ventilation for women and small children, further exacerbating the challenges … [Read more...] about Mental and physical well-being of children affected as Mayon Volcano continues to rumble
Environment
DENR XI Unifies One Mt. Apo Management
DAVAO CITY --- The environment and natural resources offices of Region XI and Region XI unified their forces to administer and manage the Mount Apo Natural Park. The meeting between DENR Regions XI and XII, led by its respective regions in formulating the guidelines which was held at Kidapawan City on June 15. The DENR Davao Region was led by Regional Executive Directors … [Read more...] about DENR XI Unifies One Mt. Apo Management
64 PH provinces may experience El Niño-PAGASA
DAVAO CITY --- Some 46 of the 81 provinces in the country may experience long dryg spell as El Niño looms, says Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in a press briefing on Tuesday. The weather specialist during the same briefing said based on the analysis of the weather forcasters, 36 provinces from Luzon while … [Read more...] about 64 PH provinces may experience El Niño-PAGASA
PNP and Civic Group Plant One Thousand Mahogany Trees in Lamitan City
LAMITAN – In an organized tree planting activity, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Kabalikat civic community group came together to plant one thousand Mahogany trees. The event took place on June 20 in two barangays: Brgy Bulingan and Brgy Lo-ok. The goal of the initiative was to replenish the trees that have been damaged or lost due to landslides and to prepare … [Read more...] about PNP and Civic Group Plant One Thousand Mahogany Trees in Lamitan City
Davao City bags bronze in International Livable Community contest
The City Government of Davao bronze award during the 21st International Awards for Livable Communities by LivCom. The awarding was held on June 2 in Valletta, Malta. City Planning Coordinator Ivan Chin Cortez on June 8, said Davao ranked number 22 among 232 cities from all over the world, The city received the bronze award under Category 8 or those with more … [Read more...] about Davao City bags bronze in International Livable Community contest
