Tag: Davao Region
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PhilHealth Davao Region Disburses P928 Million in Claims, Enhances Services
In a significant move to support its members, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in Davao Region has disbursed a total of PHP928 million in claims from December 27, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This announcement was made by PhilHealth-11 vice president Harvey Carcedo during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas event in Davao City on…
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Alyansa Candidates Pledge to Resolve Power Issues in Davao Region
In a determined effort to tackle the persistent power supply challenges in the Davao Region, senatorial candidates from the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition have committed to legislative action if they secure victory in the upcoming May 12 mid-term elections. During a campaign rally in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, the candidates outlined their…
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Davao Region to Host Mega Job Fair for 4Ps Beneficiaries on February 15
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11), together with the Office of the President, is set to organize the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas Para sa 4Ps Caravan Mega Job Fair 2025’ on February 15 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. This event is a collaborative effort with the Department of Labor…
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Davao Region’s 22 Cooperatives to Receive P70-M Hauling Trucks
This week, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Davao Region will distribute 22 new hauling trucks valued at PHP70 million to cooperatives across the region. Davao del Sur is slated to receive eight trucks, while Davao Occidental and Davao City will each get seven. The distribution is part of the DA’s INSPIRE program, which focuses…
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Agriculture Department Distributes Over PHP195 Million in Aid to Davao Farmers
In a significant boost to the agricultural sector, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. spearheaded the distribution of over PHP195 million in support to farmers’ cooperatives and associations in the Davao Region on January 23, 2025. The aid, comprising various agricultural projects and funds, was distributed across multiple programs aimed at enhancing farming efficiency and…
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Davao Police Seize Over PHP1 Million in Illegal Drugs During 24-Hour Operations
In a series of operations spanning January 22 to 23, law enforcement officers in Davao Region successfully seized illegal drugs worth around PHP1.1 million. The Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) executed 25 drug-related operations, leading to the apprehension of 30 suspects. The confiscated drugs included 161.9 grams of shabu and 40.9 grams of…
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DTI-Davao and Dutch Organization Join Forces to Boost Coconut Husk Products
In Davao City, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 11 has embarked on a collaborative effort with PUM Netherlands, a volunteer business advisory group, to enhance the value of products derived from coconut husks. This initiative falls under the Coconut Farmers Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) and aims to foster capacity-building and product innovation…
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DSWD-11 Provides Over 1.1 Million Food Packs in Davao Region for 2024
In 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11) successfully distributed over 1.1 million family food packs, valued at PHP600 million. The agency also provided non-food items worth over PHP26 million. This initiative was part of a broader effort to support the community, with 303,288 individuals receiving emergency cash transfers and…
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Easterly Winds Cause Widespread Suspensions in Davao Region
The Davao Region faced significant disruptions on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, as easterly winds triggered heavy rainfall, leading to the suspension of classes and work across several areas. In Davao Occidental, the provincial government mandated the closure of both private and public sectors, urging government employees to work remotely due to the threat of torrential…
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Easterly Winds Cause Suspension of Classes and Work Across Davao Region
In response to the threat of heavy rainfall from easterly winds, the Davao Region saw widespread suspension of classes and work on January 15, 2025. The provincial government of Davao Occidental took the lead by ordering a halt to all educational and work activities in both private and public sectors, encouraging government employees to work…
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