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Davao CSWDO distributes 24K food packs to flood, landslide-hit families

THE Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has already distributed 24,819 food packs in districts affected by flooding and landslides brought about by the trough of the Low-Pressure Area in the city in the first week of February......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

From the Newsrooms: February 4 to 10, 2024

MARCOS' VISIT on February 7 fixed the news spotlight on Davao. Although bad weather had caused quite severe flooding and landslides in the area, the President's schedule which had been set earlier did not include stops in any of the disaster sites, although he did an aerial inspection and attended a briefing on the situation.The media did keep a close watch for signs of heightened or lighter tension between the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

From the Newsrooms: February 4 to 10, 2024

MARCOS' VISIT on February 7 fixed the news spotlight on Davao. Although bad weather had caused quite severe flooding and landslides in the area, the President's schedule which had been set earlier did not include stops in any of the disaster sites, although he did an aerial inspection and attended a briefing on the situation.The media did keep a close watch for signs of heightened or lighter tension between the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

PBBM releases P265M for flood, landslide victims

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of around P265 million to augment the relief assistance for the families affected by the recent flooding and landslides in Mindanao......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

5 dead, 2 missing in Davao de Oro floods

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 02 February) – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao reported five persons were confirmed dead while two others were still missing due to flooding and landslides in Davao de Oro province. During Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on Friday, OCD-Davao director Ednar G. Dayanghirang also said seven persons were injured […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo

A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

3 dead in Davao de Oro due to landslides

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 1 February)—Three people have died in the municipality of Maragusan in Davao de Oro because of a landslide caused by heavy rains brought by the trough of the low pressure area. According to the Maragusan Information Office, the bodies of the fatalities were retrieved Wednesday at the site at Purok Buongon, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

3 OFWs dead in UAE flooding; Owwa to repatriate remains

3 OFWs dead in UAE flooding; Owwa to repatriate remains.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Mandatory rainwater system in houses to reduce flooding sought

With the regular recurrence of dry spells, it is time to make the installation of a rainwater collection system “mandatory” in all buildings, residential or commercial, if only to mitigate flooding, according to a senior administration lawmaker......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Task Force Gubat sa Baha to construct water catchment to address flooding

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Task Force Gubat sa Baha (TFGsB) is considering taking advantage of the upcoming El Niño to execute plans to construct a dam and water catchment in Apas, Cebu City, in an effort to address the flooding problem in the area. However, they mentioned that there is still no specific location yet, but.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Dabawenyos raise evacuation concerns amid flooding

CONCERNS have risen among several Dabawenyos affected by the trough of the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) due to the significant impact of heavy flooding in their homes......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Rescued

Residents hit by flooding caused by continuous heavy rains this week are brought to safety by rescuers in Carmen, Davao del Norte on 2 February 2024. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Jan. 19

BRAZZAVILLE -- At least 23 people were killed by floods caused by heavy rains across the Republic of the Congo, government spokesperson Thierry Moungalla said Friday. The 23 deaths were recorded in the departments of Likouala, Cuvette and Niari. According to an updated assessment, nine of the country's 12 departments have been affected, especially those bordering the Congo River. (Congo-Flooding-Damage) -.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Jan. 19

BRAZZAVILLE -- At least 23 people were killed by floods caused by heavy rains across the Republic of the Congo, government spokesperson Thierry Moungalla said Friday. The 23 deaths were recorded in the departments of Likouala, Cuvette and Niari. According to an updated assessment, nine of the country's 12 departments have been affected, especially those bordering the Congo River. (Congo-Flooding-Damage) -.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

39 LGUs in Davao region suspend classes due to bad weather

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – At least 39 localities in the Davao region, including this city, suspended classes in public and private schools as of 7:55 a.m. Tuesday due to heavy rains since Monday night, which triggered flooding in some areas. The local government unit (LGU) of Davao City suspended classes in all […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

No water interruption until May, MWSS reiterates

The water level in Angat Dam has continued to recede, but is enough to ensure an uninterrupted supply in Metro Manila and nearby provinces until May, according to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage and System......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5

KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024