DAVAO CITY ---The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck the Myanmar–Thailand border has climbed to at least 1,700, with thousands more injured or missing. The magnitude 7.1 quake hit late Saturday night, toppling buildings, damaging infrastructure, and triggering landslides across both countries. Continuous aftershocks—some as strong as magnitude 5.0—have fueled … [Read more...] about 1,700 dead as aftershocks rattle region; rescuers continue search for survivors
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Two Chinese nationals arrested for illegal practice of medicine in Parañaque
DAVAO CITY – Two Chinese nationals were arrested on Tuesday for the illegal practice of medicine at the Imperial Plaza Residence in Barangay Tambo, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) announced on Wednesday. In a statement, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the foreigners, identified as Huan and Jian, were arrested for violating Republic Act (RA) … [Read more...] about Two Chinese nationals arrested for illegal practice of medicine in Parañaque
DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
DAVAO CITY—The Department of Agriculture (DA), in coordination with Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI), is tightening quality control measures for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s (KNP) Rice for All (RFA) program following reports of rice weevils (bukbok) in some RFA rice sacks sold in Cubao, Quezon City. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured the public that immediate … [Read more...] about DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
Heroism in the face of tragedy: Nurse Jasper Alcala sacrifices life to save patient
DAVAO CITY — In an act of unyielding courage and selflessness, Nurse Jasper Alcala, who had dedicated his life to serving the community at Pagadian City Medical Center, tragically lost his life on Sunday. He was on board an ambulance en route to Cagayan de Oro when disaster struck—a devastating accident on a treacherous downhill stretch in the town of Sultan Naga … [Read more...] about Heroism in the face of tragedy: Nurse Jasper Alcala sacrifices life to save patient
DSWD launches mobile kitchens to strengthen disaster response, address hunger in evacuation centers
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to roll out 15 state-of-the-art mobile kitchens to its regional field offices, enhancing the agency's capacity to provide immediate, balanced, and sustained food relief during disasters. This initiative aims to improve disaster response and alleviate hunger among displaced families. Special Assistant … [Read more...] about DSWD launches mobile kitchens to strengthen disaster response, address hunger in evacuation centers
