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Davao residents unsure about city’s near future
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 February) – Majority of Dabawenyos are uncertain about the city’s future in the next five years, according to a study conducted by the University of Mindanao-Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO). Dr. John Vianne Murcia, director of UM-IPO, said during Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency-Davao on Friday that only 46.7 percent […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 22 February 2024
Davao City’s wetlands dwindling An environmental group said that the loss of urban wetlands in Davao City contributed to the recent major flash floods in some parts of the metropolis. Lemuel Manalo, program coordinator of the environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), said Davao City has been losing 95 percent of its wetlands […].....»»
Davao City sends off psychosocial teams to Maco
DAVAO City, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), sent 14 social workers, psychologists, and professionals to augment the psychosocial support and psychological first aid for disaster-hit families in Maco, Davao de Oro on Monday, Febuary 19......»»
Bucana fire damages house and 3 establishments
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 February) – One house and three establishments were destroyed by fire in Barangay 76-A Bucana Davao City at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. Capt. Hazel Tuazon, spokesperson for Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said the fire started from the two-story house of Michelle Bolos, a 43-year-old businesswoman, and immediately spread to adjacent establishments. […].....»»
Idis unveils zero-waste policy wishlist to Davao City gov t
DAVAO City-based environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis) has presented a comprehensive zero-waste policy wishlist to the City Government of Davao......»»
People in Davao ‘deceived’ into signing people’s initiative forms – barangay officials
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 03 February) – Voters in the city were deceived into signing documents purportedly in exchange for money and other benefits but were actually meant to gather signatures for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution, barangay officials from Davao City claimed during a Senate hearing on Friday. The witnesses alleged […].....»»
Polong’s wife is Davao’s barangay association head
The wife of Davao City First District Congressman Paolo Duterte, January Duterte, is now president of the city’s Association of Barangay Captains which gives her a seat in the Davao City council......»»
DSWD-Davao to aid disaster victims in recovery, rehab amid regionwide ECT payouts
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) reaffirmed its commitment to aid all victims of recent disasters in the Davao Region on their journey towards recovery and rehabilitation......»»
Caap-Davao denies aircon shutdown at Davao Airport
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap-Davao) denied allegations of shutting down the centralized air conditioner at Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao International Airport), countering claims made by a netizen regarding the alleged mistreatment of passengers......»»
DSWD-11 launches ‘Program SOLo’ for solo parents in Davao
IN A significant move towards supporting solo parents in the region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) officially launched the Program SOLo (Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents) on March 14, 2024. The launch took place through a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Local Government of Panabo and DSWD-Davao......»»
MGB-Davao urges residents in Mt. Diwata to relocate Asap
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Davao Region (MGB-Davao) urged residents in critical puroks of Barangay Mt. Diwata, Monkayo, Davao de Oro to relocate soonest after finding out that the majority of puroks in the barangay are susceptible to landslide and debris flow accumulation......»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
DSWD execs attend Senate hearing on Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro ‘ayuda’ scam
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Coordination Group Fatima Aliah Q. Dimaporo attends on Tuesday (January 23) the Senate hearing on the alleged ‘ayuda’ scam in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte that transpired during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections last October 2023. In her opening message, […].....»»
Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings
The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»
Rare beetle discovered in Mt. Hamiguitan sanctuary
In a recent discovery, a rare long-horned beetle, Paraskeletodes hamiguitanensis, was found in the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (MHRWS) in Davao Oriental. The beetle was unearthed during a scientific expedition led by the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental and conducted by a team from Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU). Dr. Milton Medina, a Filipino coleopterist, confirmed the uniqueness of P. hamiguitanensis through careful morphological examination, highlighting distinct differences from its closely related counterpart found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The discovery sheds light on the limited knowledge of beetle taxonomy in the Philippines and underscores the need for increased scientific and conservation efforts in biodiversity hotspots like the Philippines and Sulawesi. Concerns were raised about the global trade of beetle species and the rapid loss of forest cover in the Philippines, emphasizing the vital role of protected areas like Mt. Hamiguitan as essential sanctuaries for biodiversity. The researchers emphasized the need for cooperation with DENR-Davao in promoting biodiversity conservation and encouraged young scholars to explore beetle taxonomy. The discovery of P. hamiguitanensis and several other beetle species in the area underscores the rich biodiversity of Mt. Hamiguitan, with ongoing research aiming to describe more species and uncover many undiscovered ones in the region......»»
Ugnayan sa pagitan ng mga LGU, HOA
Bilang kinatawan sa Kongreso, bahagi po ng aking trabaho ang makipagpulong sa iba’t ibang sektor para malaman kung ano ba ang maari nating maitulong para maproteksyunan ang kanilang mga karapatan at maitaguyod ang kanilang kapakanan. The post Ugnayan sa pagitan ng mga LGU, HOA first appeared on Abante......»»
Ice naiiyak kapag sumasagot ng ‘marital status’ sa mga dokumento
UMAASA pa rin ang OPM icon na si Ice Seguerra na mabibigyan ng equal rights ang mga magdyowa mula sa LGBTQIA+ community ng tulad sa heterosexual couples. Hanggang ngayon ay very positive pa rin ang pananaw ng singer-songwriter pagdating sa pakikipaglaban sa mga karapatan ng mga same-sex couples sa Pilipinas. Malaking isyu ito para kay.....»»
May ‘K’ ka ba kung nakapangalan sa ka-live in mo ang naipundar n’yo?
“MAGTANONG sa abogado para protektado.” Ito ang payo ni Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano sa mga may problemang kailangan ng legal na solusyon. Ito ang panapos na pananalita ng senador para kay Ricca na kumonsulta sa “CIA with BA” tungkol sa kanyang karapatan sa lupa na kanyang naipundar kasama ang live-in partner. “Medyo matagal na po.....»»
Binoldyak ng 2 ex-SC justice: Duterte sumuko sa China
Ayon kay dating Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, isinuko ni Duterte ang mga karapatan ng bansa sa Ayungin Shoal dahil sa kasunduan nito sa China. The post Binoldyak ng 2 ex-SC justice: Duterte sumuko sa China first appeared on Abante......»»
BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found
Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»