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P3-M damage reported in school building fire
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»
Philippines Coast Guard says ship damaged in collision with Chinese vessel video
Footage published by the Philippines Coast Guard appears to show a collision between one of its ships and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel on Tuesday morning. The Philippines Coast Guard said it was carrying out a resupply mission in the South China Sea when it 'faced dangerous manoeuvres and blocking' from Chinese vessels that resulted in 'minor structural damage' to one of its vessels Continue reading........»»
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»
Philippines resupply boat heavily damaged
Again, using water cannons and executing dangerous maneuvers, the Chinese coast guard made another attempt yesterday to block Filipino vessels from resupplying a military outpost on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, causing “major damage” and triggering condemnation from the US, the European Union and Japan......»»
US condemns China’s latest aggression in WPS
The Philippines reported on Saturday that the Chinese Coast Guard blocked and damaged a Filipino supply boat with water cannons while it was on its way to Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), causing injuries to personnel onboard......»»
Philippines resupply boatheavily damaged
Again, using water cannons and executing dangerous maneuvers, the Chinese coast guard made another attempt yesterday to block Filipino vessels from resupplying a military outpost on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, causing “major damage” and triggering condemnation from the US, the European Union and Japan......»»
Department of Agriculture clarifies report on armyworm infestation
Only 18 hectares of onion plantations in the country have been damaged due to armyworm or harabas infestation, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA)......»»
El Nino costs Philippine agriculture up to 18.9 mln USD
MANILA, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 h.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 6
MANILA -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 hectares of crop ar.....»»
Philippines says boats damaged, crew injured in incident with Chinese vessels
China Coast Guard ships collided with and fired water cannons at Philippine boats conducting a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea, causing minor damage and injuries, authorities said Tuesday......»»
El Niño destroys P14 million palay in Negros Occidental
The dry spell brought by the El Niño phenomenon has damaged more than P14 million worth of rice crops in Negros Occidental, officials said yesterday......»»
Fissured
The relationship between the two chambers of our Congress may have been irreparably damaged by the controversy over the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution......»»
Lost Dwellings
Men salvage materials from houses damaged by floodwaters along a river in Barangay Lasang, Davao City on 2 February 2024. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»
El Niño destroys Zamboanga del Norte crops worth P700K
Agricultural products worth P717,503 have been damaged in Zamboanga del Norte due to the effects of El Niño, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday......»»
DSWD continues cash aid payout for quake-hit families in Sarangani
Families from Malapatan town in Sarangani, whose houses were partially damaged by the 6.8 magnitude tremor that struck the province, wait for their turn to receive their emergency cash transfer (ECT) from personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-12 ( SOCCSKSARGEN) at Barangay Lun Masla on Tuesday (January 23). DSWD […].....»»
River Crossing
Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»
Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao
The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»
US Reveals Second Wave of Strikes on Houthis, Braces for Reprisals
U.S. and British officials are expressing optimism a day after the two countries unleashed what is now being described as two waves of strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, retaliation for weeks of Houthi attacks that have disrupted shipping and damaged vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.A U.S. defense official told VOA Friday that the initial assessment indicates the first wave of precision st.....»»
US Reveals Second Wave of Strikes on Houthis, Braces for Reprisals
U.S. and British officials are expressing optimism a day after the two countries unleashed what is now being described as two waves of strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, retaliation for weeks of Houthi attacks that have disrupted shipping and damaged vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.A U.S. defense official told VOA Friday that the initial assessment indicates the first wave of precision st.....»»
Go sends aid to Navotas fire victims
Sen. Bong Go, in coordination with Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco and Mayor John Rey Tiangco, had his team visit the city on Monday to assist families whose homes were destroyed or damaged in a recent fire......»»