The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, Aug. 5, that no tsunami warning has been issued and no damage has been reported to its facilities in southeastern Mindanao following a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao at noon. In a statement, the PCG said initial assessments by...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Davao said a rare Mindanao bleeding heart pigeon (Gallicolumba crinigera) was sighted at the foothills of the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Davao Oriental on July 29 during a Biodiversity Assessment and...
As the global construction industry seeks urgent solutions to the climate crisis, two of the Philippines’ leading visionary architects are calling on their peers to rethink the way they build. Architects Rhalf Abne (Kawayan Design Studio) and Christian Salandanan (Sangay Architects) are set to...
Lea Salonga has earned some of the entertainment industry 's highest honors, from a Tony Award to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She can now add a distinction from an entirely different field after botanists named a newly discovered flowering plant in her honor. The species, "Begonia...
No two mall visits are exactly the same. Some days call for a café stop, others for a shopping trip or a meal you 've been craving! This July, SM Supermalls is adding more experiences across Mindanao with a fresh mix of dining spots and lifestyle brands. From first-in-SM concepts to exciting...
As an archipelago, the Philippines has long struggled to ensure that every community receives equal opportunities and attention. Those living on the margins are often left out of conversations about development. But many young Filipinos are beginning to challenge that reality by using their talents...
SOUTH COTABATO — Renewable energy developer Apolaki Seven Inc. and its German parent company ib vogt GmbH have energized the first phase of Mindanao’s first utility-scale, ground-mounted solar power facility, marking a critical milestone in the Philippines’ push to strengthen regional energy...
COTABATO CITY – For saving lives while risking their own during the June 8 magnitude-7.8 earthquake, four high school students of Maasim, Sarangani province were recognized for their extraordinary courage on Monday. The recognition was awarded by the personnel of the 1st Platoon, 1204th Maneuver...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Sarangani is crafting a measure to hasten rehabilitation efforts in communities hit by the June 8 earthquake. Gov. Rogelio Pacquiao said the provincial government is preparing a comprehensive package of interventions in the recovery phase. Provincial...
Reckitt Philippines, Inc. has donated P283,421 worth of hygiene and health products to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support relief operations for families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. The donation adds to Reckitt Philippines’ previous support for the Philippine Red...
DAVAO CITY – The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Glan in Sarangani has acknowledged that preemptive evacuation on July 10 saved the lives of residents in Barangay Mudan and Padidu from a flash flood on July 11. MDRRMO Assistant Operations chief Daniel Nocos said in a...
DAVAO CITY – Responders are still searching for 11 persons who are still missing three days since a landslide and massive flooding hit three provinces in Mindanao. The number of affected persons in the massive flooding in different parts of the Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has now...
