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10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao

The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road

The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Weakened purchasing power causes 20% drop in Panaad Festival sales

Weakened purchasing power causes 20% drop in Panaad Festival sales.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

‘STAY INDOORS’ | Extreme heat causes suspension of classes until April 2

‘STAY INDOORS’ | Extreme heat causes suspension of classes until April 2.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Guadalupe fire: Unattended cooking, electrical short circuit eyed as possible causes

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Fire investigators are considering unattended cooking and electrical short circuit as the possible causes of the fire that broke out in a roadside home in Brgy. Guadalupe, Cebu City on Thursday. Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Wendell Villanueva, the public information officer of the Cebu City Fire Station (CCFS), said they.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Stalled truck causes 4-hour traffic jam

Stalled truck causes 4-hour traffic jam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Sudden closure of portion of Osmeña Blvd. causes traffic

Sudden closure of portion of Osmeña Blvd. causes traffic.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

MGB Exec: Davao de Oro town landslide due to natural causes

MANILA, Philippines —  The landslide in a Davao de Oro town mining village that left 27 people dead and 100 others missing was due to natural causes, an official from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)  disclosed Saturday. MGB chief geologist Beverly Brebante cited persistent rains that occurred in the province since late January, terrain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Vicki Belo binanatan dahil sa ‘Paris cake’: Ang sakit masampal ng kahirapan

UMANI ng iba’t ibang reaksyon mula sa netizens ang latest YouTube vlog ni Vicky Belo kasama ang dalawa niyang empleyado. Partikular na pinagdebatihan ng mga nakapanood sa naturang vlog ang pag-uutos ni Vicki sa kanyang personal assistant o P.A. na lumipad patungong Paris, France para lang bumili ng kanyang favorite cake. Bukod dito, sinabi rin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Saksihan ang kakaibang adventure ng storm chasers sa movie na ‘Twisters’

MAKALIPAS ang halos tatlong dekada, isang panibagong adventure ang kaabang-abang sa muling pagbabalik ng 1996 disaster movie na “Twister.” Mapapanood na kasi sa big screen ang sequel ng pelikula ngayong taon! Pinamagatan itong “Twisters” na nakatakdang ipalabas sa darating na July 17. Kung aware kayo sa istorya ng original film, tungkol ito sa storm chasers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Storm surge destroys 80 houses in Zambo coastal village

Storm surge destroys 80 houses in Zambo coastal village.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

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

State of calamity pushed in Davao del Norte due to floods

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/19 January) – The Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Davao del Norte has recommended placing the entire province under a state of calamity due to the massive flooding caused by a shear line weather system that affected many parts of Mindanao. The recommendation was made during the emergency meeting Thursday […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines

Mindanao [Philippines], March 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 140 km. According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at about 14:41:47 IST. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 08-03-2024, 14:41:47 IST, Lat: 5.81Long: 126.90, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines

Mindanao [Philippines], March 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 140 km. According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at about 14:41:47 IST. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 08-03-2024, 14:41:47 IST, Lat: 5.81Long: 126.90, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Baby Falcons storm back vs Bullpups in Game 1 of UAAP juniors finals

The Adamson Baby Falcons used a massive fourth quarter to draw first blood in the UAAP Season 86 juniors' basketball against the National University Bullpups, 77-71, Sunday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

‘Smuggled onions flooding Mindanao’

A farmers’ group has confirmed the entry of alleged smuggled onions in Mindanao......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Floods hit Mindanao areas

The southern and eastern parts of Mindanao are experiencing massive floods and landslides following three days of incessant rain brought by a low-pressure area/.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

3 Filipinos dead in UAE floods: officials

Three workers from the Philippines have died in heavy flooding in the United Arab Emirates, Filipino officials announced, as the desert country struggled Friday to recover from record rains. Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers said. The women died.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 21st, 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