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 […]
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BIDA anti-drug campaign launched in Davao Oriental
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 […]
Water rationing implemented in Poblacion, Caraga, Davao Oriental
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 […]
Baganga Celebrates 120 Years of Progress
BAGANGA – Baganga, a municipality in Davao Oriental, has marked a significant milestone as it commemorates its 120th anniversary, transforming from a humble community into one of the progressive towns in the province. The transition to becoming a progressive municipality is evident in the proliferation of commercial and business establishments, spanning from the town center […]
Provincial government to support Davao Oriental farmers
DAVAO ORIENTAL – In a bid to bolster local farming in Davao Oriental, the Provincial Government distributed approximately 4.1 million pesos in agricultural support to farmers across the province. According to reports, 815 farmers from various municipalities benefited from this assistance program. The distribution effort was led by the Provincial Agriculture Office through the Improved […]
Banganga port construction approved by PPA
BANGANGA, Davao Oriental – The long-awaited dream of the people of Baganga has finally taken a step closer to reality as the construction of a port in Barangay Lambajon, Baganga, Davao Oriental has received the official go-signal from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). Baganga Mayor Ronald Pepot Lara expressed his delight as the project’s approval […]
Local government of Baganga donates materials for two district schools in support of Brigada Eskwela
DAVAO ORIENTAL – The local government of Baganga in Davao Oriental donated essential materials to two district schools as part of the ongoing Brigada Eskwela 2023 initiative by the Department of Education. The donation ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, August 15, at the Municipal Activity Center on Conception Street, Baganga. The donated materials included […]
Governor Carazon Malanyaon’s Burial Draws Crowd
DAVAO CITY – The preparations for the burial of Davao Oriental Governor Carazon Malanyaon took place early in the morning at the Davao Memorial Park in Davao City. The tents were already set up at the location, and even the benches surrounding the area were prepared for the attendees of the governor’s burial. According to […]
President Marcos pays tribute to late Davao Oriental Governor Cora Malanyaon
DAVAO ORIENTAL – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. made a solemn visit to the Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapels in Davao City to extend his condolences and deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and acquaintances of the late Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon, who recently passed away. During his visit, the President paid his final respects […]
Pujada Bay’s clear water amazes Aussie freediver
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — The clear water of Pujada Bay here amazed Adam Stern, an 8-time Australian free dive record holder who visited visited the bay for a freediving session on Monday, March 27. Department of Tourism-XI Regional Director Tanya Rabat Tan invited Stern to dive at the Pujada Bay to promote freediving activities […]
Davao Oriental bats for sports development
The provincial government of Davao Oriental is pushing to provide opportunities to the youth in the province through a sports development program. This is because the provincial government laments the youth being glued to social media and lack of activities. Provincial Treasurer Maria Victoria Rodriguez revealed that other than the tourism sector development, Governor Corazon […]
2 super health centers to rise in Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY — The province of Davao Oriental will soon have two “super health centers” with the groundbreaking of the said facilities in Mati City and Lupon town on March 11. This came a long way from realization for the province as senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go promised that there would be more health facilities […]
Davao Oriental marks International Women’s Day with mangrove planting
DAVAO CITY — In celebration of the International Women’s Day, workers from the provincial government and representatives from nongovernment organizations gathered on Wednesday morning in Sitio Guang-guang, Barangay Dahican, in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental, to plant trees at the Mangrove Park. The activity emphasized the value of women’s contributions to environmental protection and […]