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Negros Occidental town to be placed under state of calamity
The municipal disaster risk reduction and management council has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity in San Enrique, Negros Occidental due to El Niño......»»
MCWD told to explain ‘water shortage’ in Mandaue brgys
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Council has requested officials of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to appear in their next session to shed light on the water supply problems being experienced here. Councilor Jennifer Del Mar, the chairperson of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, sought the appearance of MCWD.....»»
Satellite tech vital in maritime security, disaster mitigation
Officials of the Philippine Navy, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources agreed that space-based technology, such as satellites, have been vital in strengthening maritime security and disaster mitigation in the country......»»
One more city in Philippines declares pertussis outbreak
MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government of Iloilo, a city in central Philippines, on Monday declared an outbreak of pertussis after it confirmed seven out of 15 reported cases, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. Iloilo is the third city to declare an outbreak of pertussis, or whopping cough, after Quezon and Pasig, two cities in the capital region, announced last week that they hav.....»»
One more city in Philippines declares pertussis outbreak
MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government of Iloilo, a city in central Philippines, on Monday declared an outbreak of pertussis after it confirmed seven out of 15 reported cases, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. Iloilo is the third city to declare an outbreak of pertussis, or whopping cough, after Quezon and Pasig, two cities in the capital region, announced last week that they hav.....»»
Agriculture losses due to El Niño hit P1.23 billion
The agriculture sector has suffered P1.23 billion worth of damage due to the El Niño phenomenon since January, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said yesterday......»»
El Nino costs Philippine agriculture up to 18.9 mln USD
MANILA, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 h.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 6
MANILA -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 hectares of crop ar.....»»
Davao death toll rises to 27 in landslides, floods
The death toll from landslides and floods in the Davao Region has risen to 27, up from the previous report of 21 deaths on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)......»»
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.....»»
Rainfall in southern Philippines kills 16
Sixteen people were killed and more than 670,000 people affected after heavy rainfall in the southern Philippines caused at least 173 floods and 78 landslides, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Monday.Source: CGTN.....»»
Rainfall in southern Philippines kills 16
Sixteen people were killed and more than 670,000 people affected after heavy rainfall in the southern Philippines caused at least 173 floods and 78 landslides, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Monday.Source: CGTN.....»»
Newborn found, rescued in Calinan
A newborn baby boy was discovered and rescued at Apigo Farm in Calinan, Davao City on January 22, 2024. Elmer Cawayan, a caretaker at the farm, found the infant wrapped in a black cloth and promptly alerted the authorities. The baby is currently under the care of the Calinan Police Station, City Social Welfare and Development Office, and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. A video posted online expressed outrage at the parents' abandonment of the child, while the newborn is receiving medical attention at Dr. Lorenzo Principe Clinic. The Calinan Police Station is actively investigating to identify the infant's parents......»»
Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines amid flooding and landslides
Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people and injured five others, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday. Source: CGTN.....»»
Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines amid flooding and landslides
Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people and injured five others, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday. Source: CGTN.....»»
Death toll in flooding, landslides in Philippines climbs to 15
MANILA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The death toll due to landslides and severe flooding in the Davao region in southern Philippines has climbed to 15, official data showed on Sunday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that 13 people died in Davao de Oro province and two in Davao City. The agency also said that at least five people were injured. The agency said over 83,000 fam.....»»
Death toll in flooding, landslides in Philippines climbs to 15
MANILA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The death toll due to landslides and severe flooding in the Davao region in southern Philippines has climbed to 15, official data showed on Sunday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that 13 people died in Davao de Oro province and two in Davao City. The agency also said that at least five people were injured. The agency said over 83,000 fam.....»»
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 […].....»»
Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12
Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»