Classes in Davao City suspended due to floods; state of emergency declared in Davao del Norte

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/20 January) –   Mayor Sara Duterte has ordered the suspension of classes in kindergarten, elementary and high school on Monday as floods displaced some 30,000 residents. In Davao… »

When the floodwaters reached her ankle, she knew it was time to evacuate

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/20 January) – Carmen Yongco of Matina Gravahan did not take any chance. While some were not able to sleep because they monitored the water level of the… »

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