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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

FACT CHECK | Roque’s claim that Task Force Davao will be disbanded is false

MindaNews fact-checked the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that Task Force (TF) Davao will be disbanded as Dabawenyos expressed concern that the city’s security will be weakened if such will happen. His claim is false, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP has refuted the claims of former presidential […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Motorists urged to practice road discipline

Motorists urged to practice road discipline.....»»

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China Will Be Global Force for Peace : Wang Yi

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. - Other Media news - "In the face of complex turmoil in the international environment, China will persist in being a force for peace, a force for stability, and a force for progress in the world," Wang told reporters, AFP reported.Wang mad.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao

The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 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

DILG recommends preventive suspension of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is recommending that Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo be preventively suspended after its task force uncovered “troubling findings of serious illegal acts which may have severe legal implications.” The DILG task force has been investigating Guo’s connection to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo).....»»

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Reg’l task force vs illegal, unregulated fishing to implement ‘oplan’

Reg’l task force vs illegal, unregulated fishing to implement ‘oplan’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

BCPO eyes task force to solve bizman s slay

BCPO eyes task force to solve bizman s slay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Task force to public: Continue water conservation

As the water level in major dams can drop further during the dry months, the Task Force El Niño is urging the public to continue conserving water to avert a possible water crisis, especially in Metro Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Task Force formed to probe ‘severed body parts’ case

Task Force formed to probe ‘severed body parts’ case.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

‘El Niño unlikely to cause crisis’

The El Niño phenomenon being experienced in the country is not expected to result in a crisis as food, water and power supplies are adequate during the critical months, an official of the El Niño Task Force said yesterday. Task force spokesperson Joey Villarama said that with all the preparations, interventions and mitigations being done by the government, he does not foresee the El Niño phenomenon creating a crisis......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 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

Boys Over Flowers star Koo Hye Sun to finish college as summa cum laude

"Boys Over Flowers" star Koo Hye-sun is set to graduate as summa cum laude at 39 years old. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads.....»»

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Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads.....»»

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Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads.....»»

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Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads

Marcos to Pinoy motorists: Observe discipline, courtesy on roads.....»»

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