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DENR, mining firm ink accord to rehabilitate Agusan Sur riverbank
BUNAWAN, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 8 March) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philsaga Mining Corp. (PMC) have agreed to rehabilitate a riverbank to provide easier access to the globally acclaimed Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (AMWS) located in Lake Panlabuhan, Loreto town in Agusan del Sur. They signed on […].....»»
Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Fr. Luisito Occiano as New Bishop of Virac Diocese
Rev. Fr. Occiano, appointed by Pope Francis as the new bishop of the Diocese of Virac Virac, Catanduanes – Rev. Father Luisito Occiano of the Archdiocese of Caceres was formally appointed by Pope Francis on Thursday, February 29, 2024, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Virac. Occiano will be the third Bishop of […] The post Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Fr. Luisito Occiano as New Bishop of Virac Diocese appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 26 March 2024
P101-M sea wall to rise in Surigao Sur town A P101.3 million sea wall will be constructed in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur to protect lives and properties from storm surges there. Rep. Romeo Momo (1st District, Surigao del Sur) led the ground breaking of the Marihatag Seawall Project last Sunday, March 24. “The project is a […].....»»
All 216 victims of suspected food poisoning in Agusan Sur sent home
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 23 February) — All 216 patients who were mostly admitted to the Esperanza Medicare Community Hospital for suspected food poisoning were already discharged and sent home Wednesday, the local government of Esperanza town in Agusan del Sur said in a Facebook post Thursday. They were transported home aboard […].....»»
12 villages in Agusan Sur town still submerged in flood
VERUELA, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 19 January) — The inland town of Veruela in Agusan del Sur has remained submerged after enduring four consecutive days of relentless rainfall brought by a shear line, affecting 12 of its 20 villages. Clyde Bonita, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (MDRRM) Officer, reported that water from the […].....»»
Strong quakes jolt Surigao del Sur, Ilocos Sur
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Ilocos Norte while three earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 and stronger struck off the coast of Surigao del Sur in the past two days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
DSWD sends over 15k food packs to Agusan del Sur for shear line-affected residents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-Caraga, sent on January 31 some 15,284 family food packs (FFPs) to augment the resources of the local government unit (LGU) of Agusan del Sur for its constituents who have been affected by the effects of a shear line in the province. Of the […].....»»
Magnitude 5.3 quake jolts Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck east of Surigao del Sur yesterday morning......»»
Ex-village chief, 2 companions killed in Agusan del Sur shooting
Gunmen wearing facemasks killed a former barangay captain and his two companions in a gun attack in Barangay Tudela in Trento, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday night......»»
Ex-barangay chairman, 2 neighbors dead in Agusan del Sur gun attack
Gunmen wearing facemasks killed a former barangay chairperson and two companions in an attack in a secluded area in Barangay Tudela in Trento, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday night......»»
Phivolcs: Magnitude 5.9 quake rocks Agusan del Sur
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Agusan del Sur around Saturday noon, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake was located east of Esperanza. It had a depth of focus of 27 kilometers. The Phivolcs added that the following.....»»
Mindanao bishops Odchimar and Pacana die on same day, 2 hours apart
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 1 February)—Two Mindanao bishops passed on on Thursday, February 1—Tandag Bishop Emeritus Nereo Odchimar at 10:27 a.m. and Malaybalay Bishop Emeritus Honesto Pacana at 12:33 p.m. Last month, two Mindanao bishops also passed away, the 57-year old Pagadian Bishop Ronald Lunas on January 2 and the 89-year old Davao Archbishop Emeritus […].....»»
Strong quakes jolt Surigao Sur
Two earthquakes struck Surigao del Sur yesterday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
Residents of floating village in Agusan Sur surviving on relief aid after flood
TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 24 February) – Residents of La Flora, a floating village in this town, continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood that struck the province on January 31. Roselyn Santin, a mother of four, expressed on Friday that their survival hinges solely on relief aid provided by […].....»»
Universal Health Care Program to benefit 288,000 Lumads in Agusan Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 31 January)—The Universal Health Care (UHC) program launched by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) here starting January 1 this year is set to benefit the 288,353 indigenous peoples (IPs) in this landlocked province. The UHC beneficiaries—hailing from the Manobo, Higaonon, Banwaon, and Tala-andig tribes—reside in geographically isolated, […].....»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
Alleged food poisoning downs 216 in Agusan Sur town
Alleged food poisoning downs 216 in Agusan Sur town.....»»
1 killed in floods, landslides in southern Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Days of nonstop rain triggered massive floods and landslides in the Davao region in southern Philippines, killing at least one person and affecting over 19,000 people, the government said Friday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that a villager was missing in floods and landslides due to heavy rains that started at dawn on Monday in the region's thre.....»»
1 killed in floods, landslides in southern Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Days of nonstop rain triggered massive floods and landslides in the Davao region in southern Philippines, killing at least one person and affecting over 19,000 people, the government said Friday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that a villager was missing in floods and landslides due to heavy rains that started at dawn on Monday in the region's thre.....»»