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04/09/2026

Protecting What Powers Tomorrow.

The environment sustains the moments, opportunities, and communities that shape our future. By caring for it today, we help ensure that Mindanawons can continue to thrive for generations to come.

04/09/2026

The Davao City Health Office (CHO) urged Dabawenyos to take proactive safety measures and prioritize respiratory wellness following the presence of transboundary haze that continues to affect the air quality in the city.

The Davao City Health Office (CHO) urged Dabawenyos to take proactive safety measures and prioritize respiratory wellness following the presence of tr...

04/09/2026

DASAFI SEASON 2 MEN’S BASKETBALL SET TO TIP OFF IN DAVAO

The Davao Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (DASAFI), in partnership with the City Government of Davao, is set to officially open DASAFI Season 2 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday, September 5 at the Almendras Gym in Davao City.

During a press conference on Friday morning, September 4, DASAFI Commissioner and President John Paul Escobal discussed the upcoming season, including the participating schools, tournament format, key developments, and the organization’s plans to further promote and strengthen collegiate basketball in the Davao Region.

Joining Escobal in the press conference were DASAFI Executive Finance Officer Michael Vincent De Hitta, and Marketing Director and PR Officer Ken Ucang.

The DASAFI Season 2 Men’s Basketball Tournament is part of the foundation’s continuing efforts to provide a competitive platform for collegiate basketball players while helping develop and promote basketball talent in Davao.

The tournament is also expected to further strengthen the local collegiate basketball scene by giving student-athletes an avenue to showcase their skills and compete at a higher level.

04/09/2026

MINDANAO GRID ON RED ALERT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM

MINDANAO GRID ALERT STATUS
Update as of September 4, 2026, 8:00 AM

The Mindanao Grid is scheduled to be under Red Alert from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM today, September 4.

A Yellow Alert is also expected from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Available Capacity: 2,549 MW

Peak Demand: 2,592 MW

According to the latest grid status, eight power plants are on forced outage this September, while 11 plants have been unavailable since August, four since July, one since June, two since January, one since 2025, and another since 2024.

Meanwhile, six plants are operating at derated capacities, resulting in a combined 784.5 MW of unavailable capacity.

One of the key factors contributing to the Red and Yellow Alert declarations is the unavailability of Mindanao’s large coal-fired power plants—GNPK 1, GNPK 2, and TSI 2.

A Red Alert is declared when the available power supply is insufficient to meet consumer demand and the transmission grid’s regulating requirements.

A Yellow Alert, meanwhile, is issued when the operating margin is insufficient to meet the grid’s contingency requirements.

(NGCP)

04/09/2026

SUSPENDIDO ANG FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES SA NCR, 15 PROBINSYA

Walang face-to-face classes ngayong Biyernes, Setyembre 4, sa National Capital Region (NCR) at 15 probinsya dahil sa masamang panahon na dulot ng habagat o southwest monsoon.

Kasama rin sa dahilan ang poor air quality sa NCR na iniuugnay sa haze mula sa mga wildfire sa Indonesia.

Ayon sa Memorandum No. 134, sakop ng suspension ang mga sumusunod:

National Capital Region (NCR)
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan
Abra
Benguet
Zambales
Bataan
Bulacan
Tarlac
Pampanga
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Occidental Mindoro

📷 Presidential Communications Office

03/09/2026

WILDFIRE REPORTED IN CAMARINES SUR

A wildfire broke out in a forested area along the Pili-Tigaon-Albay Boundary Road in Camarines Sur Thursday, September 3, at around 5 p.m.

📷 DPWH Region V-Bicol

03/09/2026

WALAY KIDNAPPING!

Giklaro sa Davao City Police Office (DCPO) nga wala'y kidnapping nahitabo sa Davao City sukwahi sa nigawas nga post sa social media labot sa giingong kidnapping nga nahitabo sa area sa Puan.

Suma ni Major Ma. Teresita Gaspan, tigpamaba sa DCPO nga walay nagpa-blotter sa bisan asang police stations bahin sa giingong pagkawala sa usa ka indibidwal.

Gipaniguro sa kapulisan nga ila gilayong aksyunan kung ugaling dunay magpablotter bahin sa bisan unsang krimen.

03/09/2026

Come boldly to the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16

Takeaway: Imagine you are called to have an audience with the President of your country. What a privilege would that be!But my God, the Creator of the Universe, is giving you an open invitation- Come boldly, come as you are, come with your need. Yes, God invites us. He gives us the right to come boldly, through the shed blood of Jesus.

He will respond with love, when you come and He alone is able to help you. Would you go to His presence, today? Amen (A message by Pastor Deepak)

Come boldly to the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

03/09/2026

130 Former Rebels Receive Safe Conduct Passes in Bukidnon

A total of 130 former rebels received Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) during a turnover ceremony held on September 2, 2026, at the Municipal Gymnasium in Barangay Halapitan, San Fernando.

The activity was aimed at supporting the former rebels’ peaceful reintegration into civilian communities and their participation in government peace and reintegration programs.

Officials from the military and local government units expressed their support for the beneficiaries and assured them of continued assistance as they rebuild their lives with their families.

Brig. Gen. Christopher M. Diaz, commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, urged the former rebels to remain committed to their choice of peace, saying their decision could help create a better future for their families and communities.

Food packs were also distributed with assistance from the local governments of Valencia City and San Fernando.

03/09/2026

WEATHER, SEPT. 4, FRIDAY

Public Weather Forecast issued at 5:00 AM | September 4, 2026 - Friday

DOST-PAGASA Weather Specialist: Obet Badrina