Environment

DFA hopeful for ‘positive development’ in talks to free Houthi-held Filipino seafarers

MANILA (November 19) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is seeing “something positive” in ongoing efforts to secure the release of Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels in...

Davao de Oro rolls out faster, fully digital health referral system

NABUNTURAN (November 19) ---  Davao de Oro has officially launched its new Integrated Referral Information System (DDO-IRIS), giving...

DSWD appeals: Don’t give alms — help IPs, street families the right way

MANILA (November 19) — As the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is...

Child abuse cases in Caraga down 20%, but online threats surge

BUTUAN CITY (November 19) — Child abuse cases in Caraga fell by 20% this year, police reported, even...

BARMM lawmakers push to institutionalize ₱10,000 Ramadan bonus for regional workers

Photo courtesy: Bangsamoro Government COTABATO CITY (November 19) — Lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) are seeking to...
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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...

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,...

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...

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...

Agdao bridge closed for one-month rehabilitation

DAVAO CITY (September 5) – The City Government of Davao, through the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), has announced that the Agdao...

DA to include jeepney, tricycle drivers in ₱20 Rice Program starting Sept. 16

MANILA  (August 30) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that jeepney and tricycle drivers will soon be part of the beneficiaries of the...
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