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Flood prone areas in Davao City alerted for Yolanda

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Nov 08, 2013

Meanwhile, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte announced late Thursday night that “suspension of classes by private schools in any or all levels and work of employees shall be left to the discretion of school authorities and employers.”

Reds tell forces to help folks brace for Yolanda

Reds tell forces to help folks brace for Yolanda

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Nov 08, 2013

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in a statement called on its forces and allied groups to “collectively confront the possible disastrous impact of the strong winds, rains, floods, landslides and mudflows” of super typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan).”

Strike on November 13 Vs. pork, anti-poor taxes

Strike on November 13 Vs. pork, anti-poor taxes

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Nov 08, 2013

Public transport here are geared for a city-wide strike on Wednesday, November 13, to call for the abolition of the government’s pork barrel system and excessive taxes that transport leaders said have burdened drivers and the public.

Pablo-struck provinces brace for Yolanda

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Nov 06, 2013

Governors Rodolfo del Rosario of Davao del Norte and Arturo ‘Chongkee’ Uy of Compostela Valley told Davao Today they had convened their respective Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Councils (PDRRMC) to discuss preparations for the storm.

Traumatized children resume classes in Zambo

Traumatized children resume classes in Zambo

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Nov 06, 2013

“Long-term counselling is needed because it will take a long time for them to overcome their trauma and fears. Not all children can cope, some are still afraid of the slightest noise, from fallen cabinet or things. Others who see men in fatigue uniforms thought there is another war,” said (Children’s Rehabilitation Center) CRC spokesperson Jacquiline Ruiz