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Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City
The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»
Biz Bureau surpasses 43-K permit renewals
The Davao City Business Bureau has achieved a significant milestone by processing over 43,000 business permit renewals as of January 29, 2024, surpassing last year's numbers. Maribel Paguican, the Head of the Business Bureau, revealed this accomplishment in a radio interview on January 30, 2024. She highlighted the bureau's performance, stating that they had already exceeded the previous year's figures by 270 renewals. Despite the positive outcome, Paguican acknowledged that they are still short of reaching the 46,000 permits issued the previous year. With approximately 2,890 renewals remaining, including 291 applicants considering retirement, the bureau anticipates around 2,599 renewal applicants. Paguican emphasized the upcoming retirement deadline on January 31, urging business owners to comply to avoid penalties ranging from P1,000 to P5,000. She also advised on the required documentation for retirement, emphasizing the importance of submitting the necessary paperwork to facilitate the process......»»
PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road
The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5
KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa.....»»
Lightning, rains kill 49 in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in the southwest
Lightning, rains kill 49 in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in the southwest.....»»
High temperatures persist amid scattered rains: Pagasa
High temperatures persist amid scattered rains: Pagasa.....»»
Cotabato: Strong winds, heavy rains destroy 85 houses
COTABATO CITY — In Cotabato province, heavy rains and strong winds that battered Kabacan town amid excruciating heat on Maundy Thursday left 85 houses destroyed, the local disaster office said. Kabacan Mayor Evangeline Pascua-Guzman said four villages were hardest hit by the heavy downpour and what locals believed was mild tornado that started at about.....»»
Light Rains
Pedestrians cross the street amid the light rains in Davao City on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the city is among the 10 coldest areas in the Philippines on Tuesday. Classes in all levels in Davao City were cancelled Tuesday due to the bad weather. MindaNews photo.....»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday
MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of 5:00 p.m., Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Bacnotan, La Union both had a 44ºC (degrees Celsius) heat index. Meanwhile, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Puerto.....»»
Pagasa: Solar eclipse not visible in Cebu; total darkness a hoax
Pagasa: Solar eclipse not visible in Cebu; total darkness a hoax.....»»
Pagasa: Solar eclipse not visible in Cebu; total darkness a hoax
Pagasa: Solar eclipse not visible in Cebu; total darkness a hoax.....»»
Pagasa: Solar eclipse not visible in Cebu; total darkness a hoax
Pagasa: Solar eclipse not visible in Cebu; total darkness a hoax.....»»
Pagasa: Solar eclipse not visible in Cebu; total darkness a hoax
Pagasa: Solar eclipse not visible in Cebu; total darkness a hoax.....»»
4 planets aligning on April 4, how to see — PAGASA
PAGASA announced there would be a planetary alignment involving four planets during the early hours of April 4 over Philippine skies......»»
Easter Sunday mainit, 8 lugar papalo sa 42 hanggang 44°C –PAGASA
ASAHAN ang mas mainit na panahon sa ilang lugar sa bansa ngayong Easter Sunday, March 31. Ayon sa latest forecast ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), posibleng umabot sa 42 degrees Celsius hanggang 44 degrees Celsius ang heat index sa walong lugar na nasa Metro Manila, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Capiz, at Iloilo......»»
11 areas to reach ‘danger’ level heat index on Black Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in 11 areas of the country is expected to reach the “danger” level on Black Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Based on its forecast as of 5 p.m. on Friday, the following areas will fall under the “danger” category today: READ:Pagasa: Heat index.....»»
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 11 areas on Black Saturday
PAGASA warned of heat indexes reaching "danger levels" in almost a dozen areas in the Philippines on Black Saturday, with continued exposure possibly causing heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke......»»
Pagasa: Heat index in Cebu to hit 37°C on Black Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Expect hotter temperatures on Black Saturday in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province, with the maximum heat index forecast reaching 37 degrees Celsius. This forecast has been issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas Regional Services Division on Saturday, March 30. READ MORE: Sunny.....»»