DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of Davao Occidental has announced an allocation of PHP 300 million for flood control projects in 2025, following the approval of a PHP 700-million loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Governor Franklin Bautista revealed last week. Bautista explained that the funding will primarily support the construction of river … [Read more...] about Davao Occidental to invest PHP 300 million for flood control frogram
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes Davao Occidental
DAVAO CITY --- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolted Davao Occidental at 5:48 p.m. on Tuesday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tectonic quake struck 368 kilometers of Balut Island. It was 10 kilometers deep. Phivolcs reported the following intensities: Intensity II- Malungon and Glan, SARANGANI; CITY OF DAVAO Instrumental … [Read more...] about Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes Davao Occidental
PBBM orders prompt action to help quake victims in Davao Occidental
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned government agencies to provide immediate assistance to the victims of the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that jolted Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Malacañang said Friday. “The President has instructed every relevant government agency to promptly take action to ensure the safety and well-being of those affected,” … [Read more...] about PBBM orders prompt action to help quake victims in Davao Occidental
Dying King Cobra bites and kills onlooker
DAVAO CITY --- A man died after being bitten by a dying King Cobra on March 20, 2023, in Santa Maria, Davao Occidental. A video posted on social media showed that residents had already chopped off the snake's body when a man identified as Renante, playfully let a dead King Cobra bite his hand. Renante took the head and put his hands to show that the snake is already … [Read more...] about Dying King Cobra bites and kills onlooker
