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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......»»
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......»»
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. .....»»
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......»»
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 […].....»»
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......»»
Amid low egg production, Bantayan suffers from ‘oversupply’
Amid low egg production, Bantayan suffers from ‘oversupply’.....»»
MCWD water production drops further
MCWD water production drops further.....»»
DA eyes untapped West Philippine Sea areas to boost fish production
The Department of Agriculture is eyeing to develop untapped areas in the West Philippine Sea to boost the country’s fish production and lessen dependence on importation, a ranking official said yesterday......»»
Sustainable sugarcane production forum held
Sustainable sugarcane production forum held.....»»
Fish processors undergo food production training
Fish processors undergo food production training.....»»
El Niño gives breeders chance to grow milkfish production – group
El Niño gives breeders chance to grow milkfish production – group.....»»
P7-M dairy production, carabao pen opens in Victorias City
P7-M dairy production, carabao pen opens in Victorias City.....»»
El Niño affects egg production, size
El Niño affects egg production, size.....»»
MCWD water production down 16%
MCWD water production down 16%.....»»
DA reiterates commitment to increasing country’s rice production
DA reiterates commitment to increasing country’s rice production.....»»
DA reiterates commitment to increasing country’s rice production
DA reiterates commitment to increasing country’s rice production.....»»
DA reiterates commitment to increasing country’s rice production
DA reiterates commitment to increasing country’s rice production.....»»
DA reiterates commitment to increasing country’s rice production
DA reiterates commitment to increasing country’s rice production.....»»
DA working double time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation
The Department of Agriculture promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice......»»