BUTUAN CITY (September 19) – On Friday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sub-stations in Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur carried out a simultaneous mangrove planting initiative. According to a statement issued on September 13, the Coast Guard Station Surigao del Norte (CGS-SDN) planted around 500 mangrove propagules from its sub-stations during a one-day planting … [Read more...] about PCG spearheads mangrove planting to protect Surigao’s coasts
Environment
Dugong spotted in Sarangani Bay, experts call for stronger protection of endangered species
DAVAO CITY (September 18) — A dugong (Dugong dugon), one of the world’s most threatened marine mammals, was documented during an aerial survey conducted by the Protected Area Management Office of the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (PAMO-SBPS), the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of Malapatan, and the Bantay Dagat. The team observed the dugong … [Read more...] about Dugong spotted in Sarangani Bay, experts call for stronger protection of endangered species
3 Arrested for Slaughtering Endangered Sea Turtles in Sarangani
DAVAO CITY (September 17, 2025) — Three individuals were arrested in Maasim, Sarangani Province for the trapping and killing of endangered sea turtles, a serious violation of Philippine wildlife protection laws. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the suspects were caught through a joint operation by the Protected Area Management Office … [Read more...] about 3 Arrested for Slaughtering Endangered Sea Turtles in Sarangani
PAGASA predicts a potential La Niña commencing October
DAVAO CITY(September 11) — Starting October 2025, the Philippines may have a minor La Niña phenomena, resulting in above-average rainfall in certain areas of the Davao region. Engr. Alan Ray Ribo of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Davao revealed this during a recent Disaster Preparedness Committee meeting in Davao … [Read more...] about PAGASA predicts a potential La Niña commencing October
Davao City records drop in fire incidents; BFP urges caution ahead of Christmas Season
DAVAO CITY (September 10) – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Davao City reported a decline in fire incidents from January to August this year compared to the same period in 2024. BFP FSINSP Russel Jake E. Marañon, Chief of the Public Information Unit of the Davao City Fire District (DCFD), said on the Madayaw morning radio program that 462 fire incidents were recorded … [Read more...] about Davao City records drop in fire incidents; BFP urges caution ahead of Christmas Season
