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FLOODED STREET – Heavy rains that poured in Davao City on the evening of August 30, 2012 caused flooding in some areas including this portion of Palma Gil Street. (Davao Today Photo by Alex D. Lopez)

When a barangay becomes a river in Bankerohan

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:July 15, 2025
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines -Addie Alfeche has grown accustomed to the ebb and tide of Davao River. At 73, living in the community in Bankerohan along the river banks all his…

The Samal Island – Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project perspective design. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)

Court denies temporary protection plea on Samal-Davao Bridge project

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:July 12, 2025
Post category:Environment Headline
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines -The Court of Appeal (CA) denied a petition for Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO) sought by environmental groups to halt the construction of the Samal Island-Davao City…

Samal Island – Davao City Interconnector Bridge preparatory works. (Source: DPWH)

Supreme Court issues writ of kalikasan, halting Samal-Davao Bridge project

Post author:LUCELLE F. BONZO
Post published:July 1, 2025
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The Supreme Court has issued a writ of kalikasan to halt the China-funded Samal Island-Davao City Bridge project, in response to a petition from Davao environmental…

A Philippine eagle. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Eagle Foundation)

Phil Eagle Week highlights indigenous frontliners in conservation efforts

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:June 13, 2025
Post category:Environment Headline
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines—As the nation marks Environment Month this June, one of the events is the Philippine Eagle Week celebration held from June 4 to 10. An event held in…