DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Strong winds and moderate rainshowers started to affect Davao areas as Tropical Depression Agaton is expected to make a landfall evening of January 1 or dawn of January 2 in Caraga region. In its ‘Weather Advisory No. 2 issued 9:35 pm Thunderstorm is affecting #NorthernSamar #Masbate and nearby areas, which may persist within 2 to 3 hours. All … [Read more...] about Tropical Depression Agaton threatens Eastern Mindanao
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New Year fire renders 104 families homeless
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- A fire of still unknown origin gutted 54 row houses , rendering 104 families homeless with 480 individuals at Barangay Wilfredo Aquino, Agdao here. Village chief Leonardo Miguel Aquino said his constituents were enjoying the New Year celebration when the fire broke off at around 12:15 in the morning of January 1. According to accounts, the fire … [Read more...] about New Year fire renders 104 families homeless
Kin of NCCC mall fire victims to get P50,000 aid
DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will be extending a total of P50,000 in assistance to each of the families of the 38 workers who died in the NCCC Mall in Davao City. A P3,700 monthly survivorship pension to the kin of the victims will be released after the disbursement of P50,000 asssistance. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III earlier ordered … [Read more...] about Kin of NCCC mall fire victims to get P50,000 aid
NHA turns over 500 homes in Marawi
MARAWI CITY -- A total of 500 families affected by the recent war against Moro militants received yesterday the keys to their temporary homes in Sagonsogran, Marawi City. National Housing Authority General Manager Marcelino Escalada Jr., led the turn over ceremonies after President Rodrigo Duterte failed to land in Marawi City due to bad weather. The President is supposed to … [Read more...] about NHA turns over 500 homes in Marawi
Paolo Duterte resigns as Davao City Vice Mayor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte resigned as Vice Mayor of Davao this morning, December 25, 20017, during the special session. After he banged the gavel approving the use of the remaining P80-million calamity fund of the city for the victims of disaster in the city. Duterte asked Councilor Bernie Al-ag to preside as he delivered a privilege speech about … [Read more...] about Paolo Duterte resigns as Davao City Vice Mayor
