the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) lifted all public storm warning signals but warned that flooding is possible in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous areas.
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.
The Bog-ot family from Talaingod, Davao del Norte was among the five families selected for Huwaran Pamilyang Pilipino (Model Filipino Family) by Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 11. The Bog-ot family, who was among the 22 families nominated for the award, received Php 30,000 in cash. Witnessing the turnover is Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario (second left). (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Alibo, Jonie Javillo, 18, and Jomarie Esnardo, 21, were discovered cutting copper cable around midnight by a resident who alerted company security guards in Cadena de Amor St. at Feeder Road 3, Tibal-og village.
At the annual regional economic performance report presented by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), National Statistics Coordination Bureau (NSCB) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the government cited Davao’s “strong” 7.4% growth last year.