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5 dead, 5 injured after dump truck plunges into ravine in Davao Oriental

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DAVAO CITY (May 28)-Five workers were killed and five others injured after a dump truck they were riding lost its brakes and plunged into a deep ravine in Purok Panlaisan, Barangay Pichon, at around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. According to Precy Mae Pawin Lagirong, a resident who witnessed the aftermath, all the victims were road construction workers assigned to a … [Read more...] about 5 dead, 5 injured after dump truck plunges into ravine in Davao Oriental

Chinese research ships spotted within Philippine EEZ rear Siargao, Davao Oriental

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DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed the presence of two Chinese marine scientific research (MSR) ships within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near Siargao Island and Davao Oriental. The incident raises concerns over unauthorized foreign activity in the country’s waters. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Commodore Jay … [Read more...] about Chinese research ships spotted within Philippine EEZ rear Siargao, Davao Oriental

Over a thousand families trapped in the hinterlands of Davao Oriental without food

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DAVAO CITY --- Over 1,400 families in the hinterlands of Barangay Pichon, Caraga Davao Oriental are still stranded after tropical storm Kabayan devastated their village on Sunday. Worse, the residents face the challenge of hunger as food become scare day by day and the government supply has yet to come due to the road access problem. "The only way to bring in food is … [Read more...] about Over a thousand families trapped in the hinterlands of Davao Oriental without food

BIDA anti-drug campaign launched in Davao Oriental

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DAVAO ORIENTAL — In a significant initiative aimed at combating the illegal drug menace in the region, the National Anti-Drug Campaign, under the theme 'Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan' KON BIDA PROGRAM, was officially launched yesterday morning in the province of Davao Oriental. Governor Niño Sotero Uy Junior emphasized that the fight against illegal drugs is not solely the … [Read more...] about BIDA anti-drug campaign launched in Davao Oriental

Water rationing implemented in Poblacion, Caraga, Davao Oriental

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CARAGA – Residents of Barangay Poblacion in Caraga, Davao Oriental, find themselves grappling with water scarcity as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) implements water rationing in response to a water supply line breakdown. The disruption in water service has left households in the area without a reliable water source, prompting the Caraga Waterworks System Office to … [Read more...] about Water rationing implemented in Poblacion, Caraga, Davao Oriental