Officials urge vigilance as fault-mapping nears completion DAVAO CITY (October 7) — To help residents better understand the risks of living near active fault zones, the Office of Civil Defense–Davao (OCD-Davao), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) launched a … [Read more...] about Davao fault system marking aims to raise quake awareness
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Sarangani cops confiscated 25 endangered bird species
KORONADAL CITY (October 1) – A man was caught on Monday for illegally trafficking 25 endangered bird species by alert police officers stationed at a checkpoint in Maasim, Sarangani province, according to authorities. According to Col. Jerone Orville Panganiban, acting provincial director of the Sarangani Police Provincial Office, a Mitsubishi Montero Sport was intercepted by … [Read more...] about Sarangani cops confiscated 25 endangered bird species
CHED, TESDA to unify curricula for key industries
MANILA (September 16) — The Commission on Higher Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority have agreed to collaborate on developing curricula for industries deemed vital to the country's economic growth. The two agencies' ongoing concerns about graduates' abilities not matching the labor market are the reason for the collaboration. The … [Read more...] about CHED, TESDA to unify curricula for key industries
DPWH, JICA celebrate breakthrough of Southbound Tunnel in Davao Bypass
DAVAO CITY (August 31) – A major milestone in Philippine infrastructure was achieved on Friday, August 29, 2025, as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a ceremonial breakthrough for the Southbound Tunnel of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP). The event marked the successful connection of the tunnel’s north and south ends. The 2.3-kilometer … [Read more...] about DPWH, JICA celebrate breakthrough of Southbound Tunnel in Davao Bypass
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
