UP Mindanao’s 3rd Summa Cum Laude hails student-teacher-parent collaboration
Leading its 25th Commencement Exercises, University of the Philippines-Mindanao summa cum laude and class valedictorian, Meluzvia Marie Amora stressed the need for cooperation between scholars, their parents and their educators during her valedictory address.
Tagum diocese inaugurates ‘reinvigorated’ Christ the King Hospital
The Diocese of Tagum inaugurated the Christ the King Specialist Hospital (CKSH) at the site where its first hospital, founded 60 years ago, was established by its first bishop.
Borongan City to host 2nd National Surfing Summit in November
Borongan City, Eastern Samar is set to hold the much awaited 2nd National Surfing Summit from November 24-26.
ADB oks $1 billion loan for Davao’s ‘green’ public transport
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved last June 29 a $1 billion loan to finance an eco-friendly public transportation project of Davao City.
LPA off Mindanao enters PAR
The low-pressure area (LPA) spotted near Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
16 injured due to magnitude 6 quake in Mindanao
A magnitude 6 earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao has injured 16 people, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
Agriculture damage due to bad weather now at P885M – NDRRMC
Damage to agriculture due to the combined effects of the weather systems since January 2 has reached P885 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
Deaths due to bad weather now at 39
Fatalities due to inclement weather since January 1 have already jumped to 39, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
Magnitude 5.9 shakes Sarangani, Davao Occidental
A magnitude 5.9 quake rocked the east of Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental late Tuesday morning.
Panagbenga Festival set to return
The Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City is set to make a comeback in February 2023, Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong said.
50,000 kgs smuggled onions confiscated
Some 50,000 kilograms of smuggled onions that were classified in import permits as bread and pastries were intercepted and confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) Port in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.
SMC Infra says traffic ‘exodus’ to peak this week, toll holiday announced
With holiday traffic expected to peak this week, SMC Infrastructure is advising motorists to plan their trips ahead to avoid lengthy delays and get to their destination safely.
5.9 quake shakes Northern Samar
A magnitude 5.9 quake jolted Mapanas, Northern Samar on Friday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
Feb. 25 special election slated for Remulla’s vacant congressional post
Cavite’s 7th Congressional District will hold a special election on February 25, 2023 to fill the position vacated by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the Commission on Elections said.
Abalos instructs LGUs to prepare own anti-drug action plans
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to prepare their action plans against illegal drugs ahead of the launch of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (Bida) program.
Iloilo reports 1st case of African swine fever
The first case of the African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in Iloilo.