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The Office of the Civil Defense confirms heavy flooding and a landslide claims at least seven lives in the mining village of Mount Diwata in Davao de Oro province

Severe weather in Davao Region has affected 45,000 families, with flooding and landslides causing road closures. 34 municipalities have suspended classes, and the DSWD has distributed relief packs. Pag-asa Davao warns of continued challenges with overcast skies and potential landslides.

DAVAO CITY—The weather shearline in running across most of eastern Philippines caused widespread flooding in the Davao Region, rendering many highway roads impassable. While no one was reported dead or missing, the Office of Civil Defense reported that continuous rains since Tuesday inundated 13 areas, mostly in Davao de Oro,…

Tragic Landslide in Maragusan Claims Three Lives | Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide in Barangay Paloc, Maragusan, Davao de Oro, resulting in the loss of three lives, including a seven-year-old child. Stay informed about the latest updates and precautions during calamities.

MONKAYO, Davao de Oro—The Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) continues to advance financial inclusion in the country with the opening of its newest branch in the first-class town of Monkayo in the province of Davao de Oro. Located in Barangay Poblacion, the Landbank Monkayo Branch makes banking services more…

Transforming a former war zone into a colorful mobile classroom: The inspiring story of the Philippine Army's KM Learning project in Davao de Oro. Discover how soldier-teachers are bringing creative and enriching learning experiences to remote communities once plagued by communist terrorist groups. Read more about this innovative initiative that is shaping the future of education in disadvantaged areas.

FIRST Lt. Lowell Bagaipo, Civil-Military Operations chief in Davao de Oro, said the Philippine Armys 125th Infantry Battalion (125IB) launched military flagship project dubbed KM Learning at Bukal Elementary School in the province to help students in Nabunturan and Monkayo towns continue their education.

Forced to vacate their shoreline homes in 2020, Teduray residents were buried in mud after fatal landslides triggered by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng hit them in October 2022. Private resorts have since taken over, one of them owned by a political family.

DAVAO CITY—The Department of Agriculture tested the adaptability of red onions in the province of Davao de Oro, formerly Compostela Valley, in a move to spread out the production of this important spice in the kitchen, the price of which has skyrocketed several times beyond the reach of common households. The test planting was started

Amidst two earthquakes that shook the province, Davao de Oro Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga issued a memorandum order suspending classes at all levels in both public and private schools. The decision was prompted by the occurrence of earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.2 and 5.9 at New Bataan around 2:59 a.m. Gonzaga emphasized in the memorandum that other government agencies in the province should prioritize the safety of their personnel and are encouraged to conduct structural integrity assessm...