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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......»»
Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security
Clarkhills Properties started its forced demolition in 2023. About 2,000 individuals live in the 73 hectares of land that the corporation is trying to seize. The post Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Fire kills 2 siblings, razes 37 houses in Lanao Norte town
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 8 January) – Two siblings died in a three-hour blaze that also razed 37 houses in coastal Sitio Bucana, Barangay Titunod in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, January 7. Ernesto Valle, chief of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Kolambugan, told Mindanews in a phone interview […].....»»
2 girls drown in Bulacan river
Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»
2 girls drown in Bulacan river
Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»
2 girls drown in Bulacan river
Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»
2 girls drown in Bulacan river
Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»
Missing state university staff found in Sultan Kudarat river, murdered
A missing senior administrative staff of a state university was found dead in a shallow river in Bagumbayan town, Sultan Kudarat province on Wednesday......»»
SMC scraps plans to build P100 billion Pasig River tollway
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. will no longer pursue its plan to build a toll road on the Pasig River, succumbing to pressure from opposition groups......»»
Pasig River rehab expands to Intramuros
The rehabilitation of Pasig River has been expanded to Intramuros and will feature an interconnected showcase area between the Manila Central Post Office and the walled city......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 11
PHNOM PENH -- A newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin was spotted on Sunday, becoming the first newborn calf recorded in the country so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a news release. The latest born dolphin calf was seen at a dolphin pool in northeast Kratie province's Chetr Borei district by river guards and a research team of the Fisheries Administration and the Wor.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 11
PHNOM PENH -- A newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin was spotted on Sunday, becoming the first newborn calf recorded in the country so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a news release. The latest born dolphin calf was seen at a dolphin pool in northeast Kratie province's Chetr Borei district by river guards and a research team of the Fisheries Administration and the Wor.....»»
Pasig River rehab to promote tourism, transport connectivity – DHSUD
The rehabilitation of the Pasig River will be aimed at boosting tourism and promoting transportation connectivity in Metro Manila, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development said over the weekend......»»
MMDA eyes more stations for Pasig River Ferry
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority plans to build more stations for the Pasig River Ferry Service, an official said yesterday......»»
Pasig River
On Jan. 17, 2024, I attended the launch of the Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli redevelopment project for Metro Manila’s most famous river, as a guest of the First Couple......»»
River Crossing
Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»
Drunk man drowns in Pasig River
A construction worker drowned when he went for a swim in the Pasig River as he and his workmates were enjoying a drinking session in Intramuros, Manila on Thursday night......»»
SUV plunges into Benguet ravine; 3 dead
Three people died and three others were injured when a sport utility vehicle fell into a 100-meter ravine along Marcos Highway in Sitio Begis, Barangay Taloy Sur in this town at dawn yesterday......»»
Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao
The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»
Lost Dwellings
Men salvage materials from houses damaged by floodwaters along a river in Barangay Lasang, Davao City on 2 February 2024. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»