Tag: Davao City
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Sara Duterte silent on ICC ruling denying Duterte’s interim release as court cites family influence
Overview: ICC decision and the daughter’s silence The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague recently denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, a decision prompting extensive commentary about political influence in the Philippines. As the ruling drew headlines abroad, Vice President Sara Duterte remained tight-lipped as of late Friday into Saturday, refraining…
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Philippines Faces Tsunami Warning After Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake in Mindanao
Overview: Earthquake strikes Mindanao and triggers a tsunami warning An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck the Mindanao region in the Philippines, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for several coastal provinces. The quake sent tremors through cities including Davao, triggering immediate evacuations and chaos as hospitals and streets emptied in response to…
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Philippines Tsunami Warning After 7.4 Earthquake Hits Mindanao
Overview: 7.4 Magnitude Quake Shakes Mindanao A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 struck the Mindanao region of the Philippines on Friday morning, triggering a nationwide tsunami warning and forcing rapid evacuations in coastal and urban areas. State broadcaster PTV published images showing chaotic scenes outside hospitals in Davao City as patients and staff rushed to evacuate,…
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Culinary Experts Urge Mindanao to Build a Strong Food Culture to Boost Tourism
Mindanao’s Plate: A Path to Stronger Tourism In Davao City, a rallying call from culinary experts and entrepreneurs is turning the spotlight onto Mindanao’s food culture as a catalyst for tourism growth. During the Taste Talk in the Future Menus 2025: The Taste Kitchen event at Acacia Hotel Davao, country executive chef Kenneth Cacho of…
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BARMM Halal Certification and Food Safety Roadmap Unveiled
Introduction: Building a Route to Quality and Market Access The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) recently hosted a pivotal forum in Davao City that united farmers, food producers, and regulators with international partners to map a clear path toward Halal certification and robust food safety standards. Spearheaded by UNIDO and BARMM’s Ministry of…
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Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025, Health Officials Warn
Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025 The Animal Bite and Treatment Center (ABTC) in Davao City has logged five rabies-related deaths in 2025 as of September, a rise from three deaths recorded in 2024. Dr. Yleona Ysabel T. Camelotes, head of ABTC, says the increase is concerning and warrants intensified prevention and…
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Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to Five in 2025
The latest figures and what they mean Davao City is facing a concerning rise in rabies fatalities, with data from the Animal Bite and Treatment Center (ABTC) showing five rabies-related deaths as of September 2025. This exceeds the three deaths recorded in 2024, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by the rabies virus in the region.…
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Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025, Prompting Health Response
Five rabies-related deaths have been recorded at the Animal Bite and Treatment Center (ABTC) in Davao City as of September 2025, up from three cases in 2024. Dr. Yleona Ysabel T. Camelotes, head of ABTC, described the rise as alarming and urged intensified vaccination drives, rapid bite management, and broader public education to curb transmission.…