DAVAO CITy (July 24) — As communities continue to recover from devastating floods brought by intense monsoon rains and Typhoon Danas, civil society organizations are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize climate action and the protection of every Filipino’s right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on … [Read more...] about Civil Society to Marcos: Make climate action and environmental rights a top SONA priority
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Typhoon Emong intensifies, brings strong winds and heavy rains
MANILA (July 24) – Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-May) has strengthened with sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts up to 150 kph, PAGASA reported Thursday. As of 1 p.m., it was located 175 km west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan and is nearly stationary. Storm-force winds are expected in areas under Signal No. 3, including parts of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, and … [Read more...] about Typhoon Emong intensifies, brings strong winds and heavy rains
Marcos halts SONA tarpaulin installations amid flooding
MANILA (July 23) -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed dismay over the installation of SONA-related tarpaulins, calling it “highly inappropriate” as many areas continue to suffer from monsoon rains and flooding. Speaking from Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Marcos said he was surprised by the move, which he did not authorize. “It’s already flooded—why put those up?” … [Read more...] about Marcos halts SONA tarpaulin installations amid flooding
Davao City’s Interim Bus Service to receive 10 new buses by September
DAVAO CITY (July 22) – Ten new buses for the Davao City Interim Bus Service (DIBS)—a city-funded and operated program—are expected to arrive by September 2025, with deployment targeted by the fourth quarter of the year. According to Atty. Tristan Dwight Domingo, Davao City Bus Project Manager, the units may be shipped by mid-August and arrive by the end of the month or early … [Read more...] about Davao City’s Interim Bus Service to receive 10 new buses by September
SIDC Bridge hits 40% completion, boosting connectivity with strong environmental protections
DAVAO CITY (July 21) – The construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge has reached 40% completion. Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain reported the progress to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, following a site inspection on July 18, 2025. He reaffirmed the Department of Public Works and Highways' commitment to building inclusive, climate-resilient, and … [Read more...] about SIDC Bridge hits 40% completion, boosting connectivity with strong environmental protections
