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At least 6,000 displaced as rival Moro groups clash in Maguindanao del Sur

Local officials are struggling to disengage two feuding Moro factions in Mamasapano town Maguindanao del Sur that clashed again last Sunday after a five-week lull in hostilities, sending innocent villagers evacuating......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Rainfall in southern Philippines kills 16

Sixteen people were killed and more than 670,000 people affected after heavy rainfall in the southern Philippines caused at least 173 floods and 78 landslides, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Monday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Rainfall in southern Philippines kills 16

Sixteen people were killed and more than 670,000 people affected after heavy rainfall in the southern Philippines caused at least 173 floods and 78 landslides, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Monday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

DSWD chief visits flood-hit Davao Oriental

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits Caraga town in Davao Oriental on Saturday (February 3) where he led the distribution of family food packs to some 512 residents hit by torrential rains and flooding incidents that have been affecting the province lately. Aside from relief distribution, Secretary Gatchalian inspected some […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

DA: Shear line agriculture damage reaches P137 million

The shear line’s damage to the agriculture sector in Davao and Caraga reached P136.57 million covering at least 9,043 hectares of rice and corn, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Death toll in Davao, Caraga due to effects of shear line rises to 16

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday reported that the affected regions had 10 confirmed casualties and six yet to be verified. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

7 dead, 2 hurt due to effects of shear line in Caraga, Davao

The shear line also affected 70, 862 families or 270, 206 individuals, with one barangay declaring a state of calamity, according to the report of the Office of Civil Defense......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Shear line affects several parts of Mindanao

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 January)—Several areas in Davao, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga regions will continue to experience light to moderate rain caused by a shear line weather system on Thursday, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In an advisory released at 6 a.m., the PAGASA said that the shear line […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed

A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals

Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News9 hr. 21 min. ago

Priscilla may inamin tungkol kay Janice: Never kaming naging close

“NEVER kaming naging close pero na-appreciate ko siya nang sobra!” sey ni Priscilla Meirelles tungkol sa ex-wife ng mister niyang si John Estrada na si Janice de Belen. Nagpakatotoo ang aktres at Brazilian beauty queen nang matanong tungkol sa estado ng relasyon nila ngayon ni Janice pati na sa mga anak nito kay John. Chika.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

1,625 Himamaylan scholars get payout close to home

1,625 Himamaylan scholars get payout close to home.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Talisay shooting: Gunman was a ‘close acquaintance’ of 14-year-old victim

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Law enforcers said that a “close acquaintance” was behind the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Talisay City on Friday, April 26. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), said that the suspect was also involved in illegal drug activities. However, police.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Chinese military drone spotted flying close to the Philippines ahead of BrahMos delivery from India

Manila [Philippines], April 20 (ANI): A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was spotted flying in close proximity to the Philippines, ahead of preparations by the Southeast Asian country to receive the delivery of Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, The Eurasian Times reported. According to the report, the distinctive joined-wing shape of the WZ-7 drone caught the attention of Raffy Ti.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Jeff Moses aminadong close na close kay Jillian Ward, nanliligaw na ba?

TILA na-hot seat ang aktor na si Jeff Moses patungkol sa real score nila ng young actress na si Jillian Ward matapos makapanayam ng King of Talk na si Boy Abunda. Napag-usapan ang tungkol sa panliligaw sa magulang at diretshang tinanong ni Tito Boy si Jeff kung bet siya ng mga magulang ni Jillian. Pag-amin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

No intention to close resorts near Mt. Apo

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that it is not their intention to close down the resorts near the buffer zones of Mount Apo......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Julia, Carlo kumasa na sa taping sa Japan, magtatambal sa ‘Hold Me Close’

MULING magpapakilig sina Julia Barretto at Carlo Aquino sa kanilang fans! Magkakaroon kasi sila ng reunion movie na “Hold Me Close” mula sa direksyon ni Jason Paul Laxamana. Sa kasalukuyan, sila ay nasa bansang Japan upang umpisahan na ang paggawa ng pelikula. Sa isang Instagram post, ibinandera ng Viva Films ang ilang posters at isang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024