MANILA – All tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted as Severe Tropical Storm Winpha (formerly Crising) moves farther away from the Philippine landmass, the weather bureau said on Saturday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the center of the storm was estimated … [Read more...] about ‘Crising’ moves farther away, all cyclone signals lifted
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Typhoon Danas triggers widespread flooding in Southern Philippines; Thousands Displaced in Zamboanga City and Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY (July 6)- Thousands of residents across southern Mindanao were forced to flee their homes over the weekend as Typhoon Danas, intensified by the southwest monsoon, unleashed relentless rain that caused severe flooding in several provinces. In Zamboanga City, a total of 739 families or 2,374 individuals from seven barangays were affected by rising waters on July 5, … [Read more...] about Typhoon Danas triggers widespread flooding in Southern Philippines; Thousands Displaced in Zamboanga City and Davao Oriental
New LGU officials urged: Uphold the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment
DAVAO CITY (July 3) — As newly elected local government officials across the Philippines begin their terms, civil society organizations are calling on them to prioritize environmental governance and uphold the people’s right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. “We urge our elected public servants in all LGUs to use their powers and resources to provide … [Read more...] about New LGU officials urged: Uphold the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment
Supreme Court issues writ of kalikasan against Samal-Davao Bridge project
Environmental petition gains ground, major infrastructure faces legal hurdle DAVAO CITY — In a move that could significantly impact one of Mindanao’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, the Supreme Court has issued a Writ of Kalikasan (Writ of Environmental Protection) against the ongoing construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project. The writ … [Read more...] about Supreme Court issues writ of kalikasan against Samal-Davao Bridge project
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolts Eastern Sarangani
DAVAO CITY (June 28) — A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore east of Sarangani, Davao Occidental at 7:07 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The quake’s epicenter was located 98 kilometers east of Sarangani Island at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. It was tectonic in origin. Phivolcs … [Read more...] about Magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolts Eastern Sarangani
