74 internally displaced Moro families receive colorful houses in Maguindanao del Sur
A total of 74 marginalized Moro families, repeatedly displaced by armed conflicts over the years, are up for relocation to a village established for them by an agency of the Bangsamoro government......»»
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Davao Oriental under state of calamity
The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 1 June 2024
Fire destroys 20 houses in CDO A fire broke out in an urban-poor section near the Agora bus terminal in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City Friday night, burning 20 houses and leaving 20 families homeless. Fire Inspector Kyle Lauzon, Cagayan de Oro Fire Department spokesperson said the fire that broke out at 10:44 pm […].....»»
Tornado destroys 4 houses, damages 8 others in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — At least four houses were destroyed while eight were damaged after they were hit by a tornado in Barangay Caburihan, Lavazares town in Northern Samar on Saturday, May 25. Rei Josiah Echano, provincial disaster risk reduction management officer, said the tornado affected 14 families or 53 individuals. He said Governor Edwin Ongchuan.....»»
P34-M worth shabu seized in Lanao del Sur
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized P34 million worth of shabu from a dealer based in this city who was entrapped in Malabang town in Lanao del Sur on Monday......»»
Money lending firm collector killed in Zamboanga del Sur ambush
Gunmen killed a collector of a local money lending firm in a daytime ambush in Barangay Lutlutan in Dimataling town, Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday......»»
Magnitude 5.3 quake jolts Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
Residents oppose dividing Wao, Lanao del Sur into two towns; say BTA didn’t consult them
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 09 March) – Residents and local officials of Wao in Lanao del Sur on Thursday held a rally protesting the proposal at the Bangsamoro Parliament to divide their towns into two. Wearing red and green arm bands, Muslim and Christian residents filled the Municipal Hall grounds in the indignation rally dubbed […].....»»
Ex-village chief, 2 companions killed in Agusan del Sur shooting
Gunmen wearing facemasks killed a former barangay captain and his two companions in a gun attack in Barangay Tudela in Trento, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday night......»»
Ex-barangay chairman, 2 neighbors dead in Agusan del Sur gun attack
Gunmen wearing facemasks killed a former barangay chairperson and two companions in an attack in a secluded area in Barangay Tudela in Trento, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday night......»»
P6.8-M worth shabu seized in another Lanao del Sur PDEA bust
Anti-narcotics agents confiscated P6.8 million worth of shabu from two dealers who fell in another entrapment operation in Lanao del Sur province on Wednesday......»»
Phivolcs: Magnitude 5.9 quake rocks Agusan del Sur
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Agusan del Sur around Saturday noon, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake was located east of Esperanza. It had a depth of focus of 27 kilometers. The Phivolcs added that the following.....»»
P6.9-M worth shabu confiscated in Lanao del Sur
Anti-narcotics agents seized P6.9 million worth of shabu from a dealer entrapped in Barangay Bugaran in Poona Bayabao town in Lanao del Sur on Tuesday......»»
3 terrorist hideouts captured in Lanao del Sur
Government security forces captured three suspected hideouts of terrorist group Dawlah Islamiyah following a series of raids in the hinterlands of Balindong, Lanao del Sur on Sunday......»»
Quakes rock Mindanao areas
Earthquakes rocked areas in Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental as well as Surigao del Sur yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
DSWD sends over 15k food packs to Agusan del Sur for shear line-affected residents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-Caraga, sent on January 31 some 15,284 family food packs (FFPs) to augment the resources of the local government unit (LGU) of Agusan del Sur for its constituents who have been affected by the effects of a shear line in the province. Of the […].....»»
Zamboanga del Sur village chief hit by falling tree dies
A barangay captain in Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur died after a tree fell on him on Friday......»»
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck east of Surigao del Sur yesterday morning......»»
Alleged terrorists behind MSU bombing killed in Lanao del Sur encounter
Alleged terrorists behind MSU bombing killed in Lanao del Sur encounter.....»»
IPHO-Lanao del Sur gets P1.5-M grant, supplies
The community service programs of the Integrated Provincial Health Office-Lanao del Sur got a boost with a P1.5 million grant and 20 new wheelchairs from a ranking Bangsamoro regional parliament member, its top official announced on Sunday......»»
Soldiers kill 2 suspects in Marawi bombing, 6 others in Lanao del Sur
The military says at least five Scout Rangers were wounded in the fierce clashes in Lanao del Sur.....»»