DAVAO CITY—The Bangsamoro Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) agreed to fortify their commitment to ensuring the efficient implementation of the Strengthening Institutions and Empowering Localities Against Disasters and Climate Change (SHIELD) Program in BARMM. The agreement was sealed with the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) … [Read more...] about BARMM, UNDP agree to strengthen community resilience against disaster, climate change
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Mutya ng Dabaw candidate aspires as SK chairman
DAVAO CITY --- Former Mutya ng Dabaw 2023 candidate Aziayana Patricia Mandalupe has filed her Certificate of Candidacy as the chairman of the Sanguniang Kabataan of Barangay Dumoy this city. Mandalupe, 20 years old, was one of the candidates for Mutya ng Dabaw last March, his brother ArtemJohn who was the former SK chairperson accompanied Azia in filing her Certificate of … [Read more...] about Mutya ng Dabaw candidate aspires as SK chairman
Magnitude 5.5 quake hits Sarangani, Davao Occidental
DAVAO CITY --- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted southeast of Balut Island, the municipality of Sarangani in Davao Occidental at 1:59 Tuesday morning. The PHIVOLCS reported that the quake of tectonic origin had depth of 15 kilometers. No damage has been reported so far but aftershocks are expected. … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.5 quake hits Sarangani, Davao Occidental
Magnitude 5.2 quake hits Davao Oriental
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Davao Oriental on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In a bulletin issued at 10:29 a.m., Phivolcs said the tectonic quake struck 43 km. southeast of the municipality of Governor Generoso at 8:57 a.m. It was 39 km. deep. Intensity IV was felt in Malita and Santa Maria, Davao Occidental; … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.2 quake hits Davao Oriental
Mental and physical well-being of children affected as Mayon Volcano continues to rumble
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
