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LPA affects 394 families in Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 31 January)— A total of 394 families or 1,411 individuals in the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental have been affected by the trough of the low pressure area (LPA) which brings in rains in several parts of Mindanao, according to the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao. Franz […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

DSWD allots Php537M emergency cash aid to shear line, quake-hit families in Samar, Mindanao

Three Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started on January 18 the simultaneous payout of cash assistance, through the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program, for the families affected by a triad of disasters that occurred in the last quarter of 2023 to help them recover and resume their normal lives. […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu demolition victims receive cash assistance from LGU

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Around 318 families, who were victims of demolitions last year, received financial assistance from the Lapu-Lapu City Government on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Of the said number, 214 families received P21,000 each, while 104 families received P20,000 each. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that this was in line with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Floods displace 83,000 families in Davao Region

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 19 January) – Floods brought by heavy rains due to a shear line have uprooted a total of 83,158 families or 349,183 individuals in Davao Region, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) regional office. OCD-Davao Region spokesperson Franz Irag said that as of Friday, 3,648 families or 14,685 individuals […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda

Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

FACT CHECK: No super typhoon expected in PH up until January 28

According to weather bureau PAGASA, no tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility until the end of January.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Cleaning up

Across the country, clean-up drives are conducted by different national and local government agencies, often during special days related to the environment, or after a powerful typhoon sends ashore tons of garbage......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

PRC pushes inclusive, accessible medical education

The Philippine Red Cross is pushing for a more inclusive and accessible medical education as it expressed concern over the shortage of doctors in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

TURNING POINT: One China Bully Principle

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 23 January) – President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) was called out recently by Beijing for congratulating Lai Ching, the newly elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was visibly irked by PBBM for expressing closer collaboration with Taiwan to advance mutual interest. The […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

ACT to PRC: Extend renewal of teachers’ license

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers is seeking a dialogue with the Professional Regulation Commission to extend the deadline for accepting Continuing Professional Development as many teachers would be unable to renew their professional IDs within the current timeframe......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

China stooped to 'gutter level talk': Philippines on Beijing s provocative comments

Manila [Philippines], January 18 (ANI): The Philippine Defence Secretary has called out a Chinese official for insulting President Ferdinand Marco Jr and the Filipino nation with his "low and gutter-level talk."In a statement by the Philippine Department of National Defense on Wednesday, Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said, "It is unfortunate that the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stooped to such low and gutter.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China stooped to 'gutter level talk': Philippines on Beijing s provocative comments

Manila [Philippines], January 18 (ANI): The Philippine Defence Secretary has called out a Chinese official for insulting President Ferdinand Marco Jr and the Filipino nation with his "low and gutter-level talk."In a statement by the Philippine Department of National Defense on Wednesday, Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said, "It is unfortunate that the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stooped to such low and gutter.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Drug-affected barangays down to 7,004 – PDEA

The number of barangays that remain drug-affected is down to 7,004, data released by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Wednesday night showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News22 hr. 28 min. ago

31 provinces now affected by drought

The number of provinces affected by drought has risen to 31, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Government to assist Pinoys affected by Taiwan quake – Marcos

The government will immediately assist Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, President Marcos said yesterday as he expressed sympathy for the people of Taiwan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

200 brgy workers, children affected by DavNor floods receive assistance

200 brgy workers, children affected by DavNor floods receive assistance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

‘Tuloy Kaalaman’ for learners affected in Masara landslide

THE Department of Education-Division of Davao de Oro (DepEd-Davao de Oro) reiterated that it is strategizing a program called “Tuloy Kaalaman”, as the ‘case-to-case basis’ has been applied among the learners heavily affected by the Masara tragic incident......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

ONLY VM’S OFFICE AFFECTED | Moises Padilla s 2024 annual budget operational, Guv says

ONLY VM’S OFFICE AFFECTED | Moises Padilla s 2024 annual budget operational, Guv says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Capitol prepares funds for farmers affected by dry spell

Capitol prepares funds for farmers affected by dry spell.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024