Author Archives: DAVAO TODAY

5 years ago

Mayor Sara issues EO to protect Davao City from ASF

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Mayor Sara issues EO to protect Davao City from ASF

An Executive Order (EO) was recently issued by the city government of Davao that mandated the temporary ban on all live pigs, pork and pork-related products and by-products, whether fresh, frozen, processed or cooked, including but not limited to frozen boar semen, from the entire island of Luzon and the other African Swine Fever (ASF) affected areas.

5 years ago

CHR: End hazing in schools, training facilities

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CHR: End hazing in schools, training facilities

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has made a call for the “total elimination” of hazing in all schools and non-school-based organizations, including military and army trainings after the recent death a Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Cadet due to hazing.

5 years ago

EMB: Air quality in Davao City remains fair

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EMB: Air quality in Davao City remains fair

The air quality in the city remains in the good to fair level but people with respiratory problems are advised to take precautionary measures, an official from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Davao Region said.

5 years ago

Coastal residents hit by monsoon cry for help

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Coastal residents hit by monsoon cry for help

Most of the coastal areas in Davao City are now affected by the continuing onslaught of monsoon winds that bring destructive waves, destroying some of their houses and other properties. The continuing weather condition also prevented fisherfolks from venturing into the Davao Gulf and neighboring areas to fish.