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Read more about the article Environment group to Duterte: Build, Build, Build should spare environment from degradation
Chinkie Peliño-Golle, acting executive director of Interface Development Interventions, said it was the "first time" that a DENR secretary has envisioned "to develop local communities in non-destructive ways while preserving social and climate justice." (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Environment group to Duterte: Build, Build, Build should spare environment from degradation

An environment group here said the acceleration of infrastructure development should not result to further damage to the environment.

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Read more about the article SHAKEUP: Citywide earthquake, tsunami drill held in Davao City
RESCUE. Responders use a stretcher to transport a wounded victim from the field to a nearby rescue site, where they will be transported to the nearest hospital via ambulance. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

SHAKEUP: Citywide earthquake, tsunami drill held in Davao City

To better prepare residents and emergency responders in handling calamities, the city conducted a citywide earthquake and tsunami drill Friday.

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Read more about the article Population in Mt. Diwalwal down to 11,000
LESSER MINING OPERATIONS. Atty. Felix Alicer, Regional Coordinator of Program Monitoring Coordination Center (PMCC)- National Task Force Diwalwal says the number of population of residents around the areas for small scale mining operations has decreased since residents get lower income because of lesser mining activities. In a press conference in Davao City on Monday, July 10, Alicer said that since resources in mining are exhaustible, it is possible that miners are having difficulties in the operations.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Population in Mt. Diwalwal down to 11,000

The population in Mt. Diwalwal, Monkayo, Compostela Valley province has decreased to about 11,000 compared to the 100,000 recorded since 1980’s when the area was discovered to be a gold rush site, an official said.

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Read more about the article BIMP-EAGA holds env’t confab to highlight best practices, challenges among ASEAN countries
Delegates to the 6th meeting of Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippine East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Environmental Cluster shared best practices in eco-tourism, farming, and fishing. (Photo from DENR)

BIMP-EAGA holds env’t confab to highlight best practices, challenges among ASEAN countries

The Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippine East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) held its 6th Environmental Cluster Meeting to discuss the best environmental practices and the challenges faced by each member country, an official said Wednesday.

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Read more about the article Duterte vows to resolve mining impasse
President Rodrigo Duterte at Camp Quintin M. Merecido, Catitipan, Buhangin, Davao City. 29 June 2017 (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Duterte vows to resolve mining impasse

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will resolve the mining impasse in the country, as he warned mining companies anew to shape up.

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