Read more about the article Food, water, volunteers needed to put out Mt Apo grassfire
Caption: Aerial shot of the fire in Mt. Apo (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Group 11 and 305th Air Intelligence Service Squadron)

Food, water, volunteers needed to put out Mt Apo grassfire

The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) appealed to the public to provide more food provision, water and volunteers to help out in quelling the grassfire in Mt. Apo.

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Read more about the article MinDA hopes for speedy action to get genset contract for Samal   
WON’T STOP. Mindanao Development Authority Chair Luwalhati Antonino says Friday they will keep giving food packs to Pablo-affected individuals for at least three months until “they are ready to stand on their own.” (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

MinDA hopes for speedy action to get genset contract for Samal  

The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) wants a quick action to provide the blackout-hit Samal island with a generator set.

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Read more about the article Green space: how some councilors missed the whole point
HOUSE TENSION. Davao City Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta turns emotional after being questioned by majority floor leader Councilor Bernard Al-ag for inviting Ateneo president Fr. Tabora to speak in the session regarding the 10% green space requirement for development projects in the city. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Green space: how some councilors missed the whole point

I could not believe how some councilors were off the point with their pronouncements during privilege hours. Whether or not there were violations in rules of session proceedings, I believe there are also proper protocols set in place to settle such. Even with that, and even outside of council sessions, I believe everyone deserves to be treated with tact and respect while debating over tough issues on the table.

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