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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

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

Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Death toll from Philippine landslides, floods rises to 14

The death toll from landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain in the southern Philippines in the past week has risen to 14, official tallies showed Saturday. Rain has pounded parts of Mindanao, the country's second-largest island, on and off for weeks and forced tens of thousands of people into emergency shelters.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Death toll from Philippine landslides, floods rises to 14

The death toll from landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain in the southern Philippines in the past week has risen to 14, official tallies showed Saturday. Rain has pounded parts of Mindanao, the country's second-largest island, on and off for weeks and forced tens of thousands of people into emergency shelters.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 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

INTERACTIVE MAP | Davao flood updates, low pressure area, February 1, 2024

We’re monitoring the progress of roads, floods, bridges, and landslides around the areas affected by this week’s low pressure area. To toggle the map, use two fingers to move around and pinch to zoom in or out. Each clickable element leads to a link to vetted sources of information on floods, roads, bridges, and landslides […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Davao floods, landslides: Affected families climb to 44,888

The number of families affected by floods and landslides in Davao due to heavy rainfall spawned by the shear line has ballooned to 44,888......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

PBBM doles out P265M to LGUs affected by floods, landslides

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 February)—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led on Wednesday the turnover of P265 million in cash assistance to 12 local government units (LGUs) to aid them in recovering from the effects of the heavy rains and landslides brought about by the shear line and the low pressure area the past days. The […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

200,000 persons affected by floods, landslide in Davao Region

Almost 200,000 people all across Davao Region have been affected by floods and landslides brought by heavy rain since Tuesday, January 16......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Trough of LPA to bring isolated rain showers in Mindanao — PAGASA

In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said that the SOCCSKSARGEN region may experience cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rains, which may result in possible flash floods or landslides due to the trough of the LPA or the extension of LPA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

‘No reason for pork price surge in Visayas, Mindanao’

There is no reason for the spike in retail prices of pork in the Visayas and Mindanao, as the prevailing live weight cost is only P180 per kilo, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Grids sa Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao konektado na

Grids sa Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao konektado na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

NGCP holds ceremonial switch-on for P51 billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection

The completion of the 450-megawatt Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines will unlock enormous socio-economic opportunities in the two regions, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

DSWD Central Visayas field office aids families affected by floods, tension cracks

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-7 (Central Visayas), continues to coordinate with concerned local government units (LGUs) in the region for the monitoring and provision of appropriate interventions to families affected by flooding incidents and other emergencies that occurred in the last quarter of 2023. On the flooding incidents […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 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

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

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