The provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and in Caraga and Northern Mindanao regions are placed under state of calamity after torrential rains flooded several towns, causing destruction to properties and displacements of thousands.
A Manila-based environmental group condemned China on Tuesday for its continued construction of missile bases across the reefs at the Spratlys Islands.
In order to strengthen the enforcement of marine environment protection, the city government of Panabo launched a Sea-Borne Floating Patrol Base.
A total of seven persons died and 4,536 persons are currently staying in 28 evacuation centers in Northern Mindanao and parts of Eastern Visayas after a low-pressure area and a tail end of a cold front brought heavy rains on Monday.
The local government of Kapalong ordered the suspension of classes on Monday, January 9, due to Tropical Depression Auring.