Latest

Read more about the article Davao City to join first nationwide simulated earthquake drill
NOT PREPARED. Department of Science and Technology 11 Regional Director Anthony Sales (right) says few government agencies still do not take seriously the earthquake preparedness. Sales says every agency must at least have one trained personnel to attend to injuries, and should have working sirens that alert personnel during earthquakes and other calamities. Behind him is DOST Undersecretary Renato Solidum in a press conference in Davao City on Thursday, June 1. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao City to join first nationwide simulated earthquake drill

The city will serve as a pilot site for the first nationwide simulated earthquake drill, which will be held on June 29 at the University of Mindanao Bolton Campus here.

Continue ReadingDavao City to join first nationwide simulated earthquake drill
Read more about the article 16 Davao schools, 268 private colleges, universities nationwide to increase tuition this year

16 Davao schools, 268 private colleges, universities nationwide to increase tuition this year

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approved the application of 32 colleges and universities in Davao Region, half of these found in this city, to increase tuition and school fees for this school year.

Continue Reading16 Davao schools, 268 private colleges, universities nationwide to increase tuition this year
Read more about the article AFP to probe Marawi ‘friendly’ fire that killed 11 soldiers
(Alexander D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

AFP to probe Marawi ‘friendly’ fire that killed 11 soldiers

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it will investigate the “friendly” fire that killed 11 soldiers and wounded 10 others amid the continued military operations against the ISIS-linked Maute group and Abu Sayyaf in Marawi City.

Continue ReadingAFP to probe Marawi ‘friendly’ fire that killed 11 soldiers
Read more about the article Joma says GRP, NDF panels initially ok’d proposed joint statement to combat terrorists  
NDFP and GRP panel-to-panel meeting with the Third Party Facilitator . (Photo by Kodao Productions)

Joma says GRP, NDF panels initially ok’d proposed joint statement to combat terrorists  

Hours after President Rodrigo Duterte warned of arresting communist leaders who will return from the Netherlands, Jose Maria Sison said the peace panels would have issued a joint statement on the fight against terrorism earlier.

Continue ReadingJoma says GRP, NDF panels initially ok’d proposed joint statement to combat terrorists