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Read more about the article 30 tremors hit offshore of Davao Oriental town since Monday

30 tremors hit offshore of Davao Oriental town since Monday

At least 30 earthquakes rocked off the shore of Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental on Monday, April 10 until the evening of Wednesday, April 12, records from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology indicated.

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Read more about the article Eco group says Mt. Apo not yet ready for hikers
GEARING UP. In Lake Venado, a group of porters gear up for the Mt. Apo summit. They loaded 20-25 kilos of stuff in their packs. (davaotoday.com photo by Rawi June Amaga-Morandante)

Eco group says Mt. Apo not yet ready for hikers

An environmental group here urged the government not to resume in allowing the mountaineering activities in Mt. Apo.

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Read more about the article DENR’s Lopez the first exec to address mining woes in PHL—IDIS
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)

DENR’s Lopez the first exec to address mining woes in PHL—IDIS

A local environmental group here expressed support for Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary-designate Regina Paz Lopez after her appointment was bypassed by the Commission on Appointment.

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