Children in the poblacion in New Bataan, Compostela Valley province take a dip in what they refer to as “swimming pool ” on December 30. Evening of January 2, the municipal government ordered a forced evacuation of five puroks (districts) due to continuous heavy rains since New Year’s night. The weather bureau warned against flashfloods and landslides in Caraga and Davao regions due to a low pressure area. MindaNews photo by Carolyn O. Arguillas READ STORY
