Tag: Davao Occidental
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Four Towns in Davao Occidental Upgraded to First-Class Status
In a recent announcement from Davao City, the province of Davao Occidental revealed that four of its towns have achieved first-class municipality status. Malita and Jose Abad Santos have successfully maintained their first-class status, while Don Marcelino and Santa Maria have been newly elevated to this prestigious category. Previously, Santa Maria was classified as a…
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State of Calamity Declared in Two Davao Occidental Towns Amid ITCZ Effects
In response to the severe impacts of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), Don Marcelino in Davao Occidental has followed Malita in declaring a state of calamity. The decision was formalized by the local government through Sangguniang Bayan Resolution 207 of 2024, effective from December 28. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 11 reported that as…
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Tragedy Strikes Davao Occidental as ITCZ-Induced Floods Claim One Life, Injure 20
In a devastating turn of events, Davao Occidental has been grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding and landslides triggered by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) since last week. The Office of the Civil Defense in Davao Region (OCD-11) confirmed on Tuesday night that the relentless rains have led to one fatality, 20 injuries, and…
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