Kamuning Tree

Kamuning Tree Kamuning (Murraya paniculata (Linn.) Jack Kamuning is a small, smooth evergreen tree, growing from 3 to 8 meters in height, and has very hard wood. They are common in thickets and secondary forests at low and medium altitudes throughout the Philippines. It has shiny, red elliptic fruits, about 1 centimeter long, and inside, … Read more

The Ijang of Batanes

The Ijang of Batanes For last week’s Trowel Tuesday, the National Nuseum of the Philippines featured the Ijangs, which is an archaeological wonder in Batanes, located in northern Philippines. What are these, and how did they serve the precolonial island inhabitants? Derived from the Ivatan word “idi”, a variant of “ili”, ijang literally means refuge, … Read more

DENR Region XI

DENR Region XI (Davao) Even with this Work From Home scheme, DENR-XI’s Office of the Regional Executive Director is still here to serve and is making sure to stay connected with all its clients. Please free to contact these ORED Hotline numbers from 8:00 AM to 5 PM. Everyone, please stay safe always. DENR XI … Read more

Davao City Emergency Hotlines

Davao City Emergency Hotlines (Covid-19) As we are in a State of Public Health Emergency, you can reach the Department of Health Region XI through their COVID-19 Hotline numbers. Globe: 0917-508-6548 (calls only)Globe: 0906-367-4671 (for texts only) Smart: 0919-071-1111 (for calls only)Smart: 0939-340-5675 (for texts only) PLDT Hotline Davao: (082) 244-0181   You may want … Read more

The Philippines and the Holy See

The Philippines and the Holy See The Republic of the Philippines and the Holy See celebrate 70 years of formal diplomatic relations today. Check out this infographic for more information about the relations between the two countries! The Philippines established diplomatic relations with the Holy See on April 8, 1951. The Philippines is 10,588.75 kilometers … Read more