DAVAO CITY ---- The inclement weather condition and the series of earthquakes past weeks triggered landslide yesterday afternoon disconnecting Mati City from six other coastal towns of Davao Oriental. The affected towns include Taragona, Manay, Caraga, Baganga, Cateel and Boston, which is located along the east coast of Davao Oriental. The landslide occurred … [Read more...] about Landslide disconnects six towns of Davao Oriental from Mati City
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Bislig residents evacuate to safer ground as #TDKabayan nears
DAVAO CITY --- The PAGASA has announced that typhoon 'Kabayan' may make landfall tonight or tomorrow in Davao Oriental or Surigao del Sur. Earlier today, Davao Oriental Governor Niño Sotero Uy has activated a Blue Alert Status by issuing Memorandum Order no. 10. Under the Blue Alert Status, the PDRRMC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated while all the … [Read more...] about Bislig residents evacuate to safer ground as #TDKabayan nears
Flooding hits Kidapawan City
KIDAPAWAN CITY ---Several areas including elevated villages in the city center have been hit by floods since late afternoon until 8:00 in the evening of August 14, 2022. The heavy downpour started at 2:00 in the afternoon and after three hours water ways and canals started to swell. In Cotelco Village, residents have to transfer their equipment to higher grounds … [Read more...] about Flooding hits Kidapawan City
Duterte calls Asia-Pacific partners for bolder response on water issues
KUMAMOTO CITY, Japan: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has called for bolder vision and urgent action to address water-related issues confronting the Asia-Pacific region, saying countries have to decide wisely for the benefit of current and future generations. Water, being a resource so vital for humans and ecosystems for survival and sustenance, access to it and its … [Read more...] about Duterte calls Asia-Pacific partners for bolder response on water issues
PH to developed nations, organizations: Help vulnerable countries
KUMAMOTO CITY, JAPAN --- Asia and Pacific nations should forge stronger partnerships to address the impacts of changing climate by making available and accessible climate financing to developing countries that bear the brunt of global warming, the Philippines’ top climate official said on Sunday. Speaking on behalf of President Rodrigo Duterte during the 4th Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about PH to developed nations, organizations: Help vulnerable countries