Effects of LPA closely monitored in Davao Norte, ComVal
Local disaster units in the provinces of Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley provinces are closely monitoring the intermittent rains brought upon by the low pressure area.
Davao Mayor to request more funds assistance for Marinduque
The city government here is mulling to extend a financial aid for another province in the typhoon-struck Visayas.
Political prisoners detained in Compostela Valley Provincial Rehabilitation Center start their week-long hunger strike on Saturday, December 3 to demand the release of 400 political prisoners in the country. (Contributed photo)
A New Year’s wish unfulfilled for sick, elderly prisoners
Authorities did not release any elderly or sickly political prisoner during the Christmas holidays, contrary to an earlier pronouncement made by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte and later statements made by his peace panel officials.
SAFE PLACE. Residents from the Arroyo Compound in Barangay Matina Pangi spend the night sharing hot cupfuls of instant noodles inside the Matina Crossing barangay hall on Monday evening, January 2. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
More than 300 Davao residents evacuate due to flooding
Continuous heavy rains hit Davao city starting at around middle of the afternoon on Monday, caused water levels of the river to rise at two populated barangays of the city's first district, Matina Crossing and Matina Pangi.
Rocky road to peace: Feats, defaults in talks with Reds
Ahead of the third round of talks between the Duterte government and the communists this month, 2016 ended with a bumpy but fruitful peace negotiations.