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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......»»
Rama washes hands of MCWD lockdown
Rama washes hands of MCWD lockdown.....»»
MCWD on lockdown; new acting GM not allowed to enter
MCWD on lockdown; new acting GM not allowed to enter.....»»
Masking, lockdown not needed for rising pertussis cases – DOH
Despite the alarming increase in pertussis cases in the country, an official of the Department of Health said there is no need for a lockdown or mandatory wearing of face masks......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 11 March 2024
Three news barangays created in Marawi City Voters in Marawi City ratified the creation of three new barangays during a plebiscite held last Saturday there, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. In a statement, the Comelec said that 2,121 out of 2,265 voters approved the creation of the three barangays. The voters came from the three barangays […].....»»
Intensify efforts against child abuse – Cebu City dad
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City legislator urged barangays to intensify efforts against child abuse like trafficking, online, and sexual exploitation. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco penned a resolution requesting the 80 barangays of Cebu City through the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) to reconvene the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).....»»
Rama promises to transform Cebu City into a ‘Super City’ by 2031
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama has made another promise to the Cebuanos, and that is to transform Cebu City into a ‘Super City’ by 2031. At the same time, Rama also made a commitment to transform all of the 80 barangays into “city-like barangays” by then. Rama’s ‘Super City’ vision was the highlight.....»»
MFC Cebu highlights program via wins in SHS-AdC Football Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Makati Football Club Cebu (MFC Cebu) bagged three titles in the SHS-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles 6th Football Cup over the weekend in the younger age groups. MFC Cebu topped the under-6, under-8, and under-10 divisions under head coach Ref Cuaresma and assistant coach Ayn Quidlat, Emman Donkor, June Taneo, Daniel.....»»
Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays. This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»
Only 5 barangays in Davao City have active anti-mosquito disease task force
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 January)—Only five out of 182 barangays in Davao City have an active Barangay Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Task Force. Dr. Thomas Miguel Ababon, head of the City Health Office, said at the iSpeak media forum at City Hall Thursday that mosquito-borne task forces in the city “seems difficult to sustain” despite […].....»»
After floods, landslide, Davao City puts 23 brgys under state of calamity
The City Government of Davao has placed 23 barangays under the State of Calamity after these were severely affected by heavy rains brought by the trough of the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) in the previous week......»»
Davao del Norte under state of calamity as flood hits 64 barangays
Davao del Norte is placed under a state of calamity as Tagum City and other municipalities are still flooded following three days of heavy rain since January 16......»»
Makati barangays to get P10 million more from tax shares
All 23 barangays of Makati are each getting an additional P10-million share from the city’s basic real property tax collection following the transfer of the 10 enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays to Taguig, Mayor Abby Binay said yesterday......»»
Cebu to be placed under ‘state of calamity’
Cebu to be placed under ‘state of calamity’.....»»
Key witness vs Quiboloy to be placed under WPP
A key witness in the child abuse case against preacher Apollo Quiboloy will be placed under the Witness Protection Program due to perceived threats to her life, an official of the Department of Justice said on Friday......»»
DTCC wrests five gold medals in Manila dancesport tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Dancesport Team Cebu City (DTCC) wrapped up the Philippine Superstar Open Dancesport Championship with five gold medals last weekend at the PhilSports Arena in Manila. Besides the five gold medals, DTCC also earned six silver medals and two bronzes after their two-day campaign against other dancesport squads in the competition. .....»»
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City split into 6 barangays
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City has now been divided into six distinct barangays, the Presidential Communications Office said......»»
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City split into 6 barangays
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City has now been divided into six distinct barangays, the Presidential Communications Office said......»»
Cebu City’s Singapore-like goal is about instilling discipline and respect, city administrator says
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discipline and respect are what will make Cebu City a Singapore-like city. According to Cebu City Administrator and Lawyer Collin Rosell, speaking on Friday, March 1, during the “League of Lupong Tagapamayapa – Cebu City Chapter General Assembly and Board of Directors Election,” held near a pier in Cebu City, Mayor.....»»
Rama to barangays: No aid if fire safety initiatives not done
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama took a bold stance on withholding yearly aid and allocations of barangays if they would fail to comply with re-blocking initiatives in communities at risk of fire. He said that the fund in context would be sourced from the Local Development Fund (LDF). READ: Probe.....»»