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Davao de Oro province declares State of Calamity

by Nova Mae Francas October 30, 2025

written by Nova Mae Francas

THE PROVINCIAL government of Davao de Oro declared a state of calamity through a Sangguniang Panlalawigan resolution on Oct. 24, 2025.

The resolution was the result of the recommendation by Governor Raul G. Mabanglo based on the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council situational progress report on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Magnitude 7.4 and M6.8 earthquakes last Oct. 10.

The province sustained three deaths, 30 injuries, and 113 illnesses or health consequences.

It also reported 75,535 families affected, representing 281,424 individuals.

Of the number, 777 families or 3,070 individuals took shelter in evacuation centers and

51,608 families or 183,352 individuals stayed with their relatives and friends.

A total of 175 out of 237 barangays, or 74% in all 11 municipalities, were affected.

For properties, 232 were totally damaged houses and 12,164 were partially damaged houses.

It also reported a total of 336 schools affected (234 elementary, 74 high school, 28 integrated school).

For infrastructure, 14 bridges, 21 roads, 24 government buildings, 33 barangay halls, 77 other government facilities, 55 churches, and six irrigation systems were affected.

The state of calamity expires the delivery of services to the affected individuals and communities to alleviate the impacts caused by the Earthquake.

October 30, 2025 0 comments

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Mati water, Doreco provide relief to earthquake victims

by Nova Mae Francas October 26, 2025

written by Nova Mae Francas

THE MATI Water District implemented a moratorium on the monthly bills of consumers affected to provide financial relief to the families recovering from the aftermath of the twin earthquakes last Oct. 10.

The moratorium will take effect on the November 2025 water bill, wherein no penalty shall be imposed on the said billing.

The water district will not conduct disconnection activities for the entire month of November 2025.

“We wish to inform your good office that Mati Water District did not conduct any disconnection activities for the month of October 2025 as part of our corporate social responsibility and as a gesture of compassion and solidarity with our concessionaires during this period of restoration,” it said in a statement.

The provincial government of Davao Oriental requested the local water district to implement a one-billing-cycle moratorium on billing.

This initiative aims to provide temporary financial relief to affected households as the province continues its recovery and rebuilding efforts,” Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang said in an executive order.

Meanwhile, the Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative also released a statement temporarily suspending disconnection and penalties for totally damaged metered houses in Manay and other affected areas of the double earthquake.

“Disconnection activities and imposition of penalties for identified and confirmed totally damaged metered houses in the municipality of Manay and in some affected areas in Davao Oriental with unpaid accounts for October 2025 are temporarily suspended to provide relief to our affected MCOs,” it said.

As of Oct. 20, the provincial government recorded 202,070 affected families and 16,800 damaged houses- 1,045 are totally damaged and 15,755 partially damaged.

October 26, 2025 0 comments

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by Contributor October 13, 2025

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DOLE XI to implement P28-million TUPAD assistance for quake-affected communities in Davao Region

IN RESPONSE to the powerful earthquakes that struck Davao Region on Oct. 10, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office XI (DOLE XI) will implement the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program for a total of 5,450 beneficiaries with a P28,067,500 allocation across the Davao Region.

The earthquakes, recorded at magnitudes 7.4 and 6.8, respectively, had their epicenter in Manay, Davao Oriental, severely impacting several municipalities and displacing thousands of families. As of Oct. 11, 2025, the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental reported 70,142 affected families, with the highest numbers in the municipalities of Governor Generoso, Banaybanay, and Manay.

Out of the total TUPAD allocation, 4,950 beneficiaries will come from Davao Oriental, while the remaining 500 beneficiaries will be distributed across Davao City, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Occidental. Included in the Php28,067,500 total fund is Php2,575,000 earmarked for these beneficiaries in other parts of the region.

The majority of the implementation will be concentrated in the Municipality of Manay, the hardest hit by the recent tremors. Beneficiaries will engage in debris segregation, materials recovery, stockpiling, clearing operations, and waste management activities in affected areas. The emergency employment program will run for 10 days beginning Oct. 13, 2025.

The allocated amount is inclusive of micro-insurance coverage for all beneficiaries to ensure their safety and protection while performing rehabilitation-related tasks.

DOLE XI regional director Atty. Randolf C. Pensoy reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to extend immediate support to displaced workers through emergency employment. “Through TUPAD, we aim to help workers rebuild their lives by providing temporary income and livelihood while contributing to the restoration of their communities,” Pensoy said.

October 13, 2025 0 comments