MANILA – Cash grants will be distributed on Monday, September 11, in Metro Manila and Zamboanga del Sur as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s efforts to assist small rice retailers affected by the nationwide implementation of rice price ceilings. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that the distribution of P15,000 cash grants to affected … [Read more...] about Government to provide cash grants to rice retailers in Metro Manila and Zamboanga del Sur on Monday
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Regional disaster response exercise tests preparedness for hydromet hazards in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY –The Office of Civil Defense (OCD XI), under the leadership of Regional Director and Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC XI) Chairperson Ednar Gempesaw Dayanghirang, organized a Table-Top Exercise for Hydromet Hazards. The exercise, conducted via a hybrid modality encompassing both face-to-face and virtual methodologies, took place on … [Read more...] about Regional disaster response exercise tests preparedness for hydromet hazards in Davao Region
TIEZA conducts ocular inspection in Lake Sebu for proposed infrastructure projects
LAKE SEBU – The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), an agency attached to the Department of Tourism (DOT), conducted an ocular inspection in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. This inspection is part of their efforts to develop tourism infrastructure projects and promote potential tourist destinations in the region. TIEZA is responsible for the development … [Read more...] about TIEZA conducts ocular inspection in Lake Sebu for proposed infrastructure projects
Service disruptions on September 9 and 10 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct switching power interruptions on September 9 and 10, Saturday and Sunday, affecting customers in Davao City and Davao del Norte. These power interruptions are necessary to conduct maintenance works at Bunawan Substation. The first power interruption will be for 2 hours from 11:00 p.m. on September 9, Saturday, to 1:00 a.m. on … [Read more...] about Service disruptions on September 9 and 10 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
125 students faint during the Magnitude 4.7 quake in Davao City
DAVAO CITY --- Some 125 public schools from various public schools here fainted as magnitude 4.7 quake hit the city on Wednesday afternoon. Franz Irag, spokesperson of the Office of Civil Defense XI said, of the 125, 37 were sent to a hospital while 88 were treated in the shool clinics. Those sent to the hospital have been discharged. As of late Thursday afternoon, Irag … [Read more...] about 125 students faint during the Magnitude 4.7 quake in Davao City
