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3 y/o girl survives Maco landslide

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 9 February) — A three-year-old girl miraculously survived Tuesday night’s tragic landslide in the mining village of Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro. She was recovered by rescuers Friday morning. A viral video posted Friday morning by Facebook user Illu Mi showed rescuers carrying the young girl, who was brought to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

TikTok’s ‘Loud Budgeting’ Trend Strikes a Chord in Savings Culture

A new viral TikTok trend might help you save money amidst inflation. #loudbudgeting is currently trending on social media, with nearly 10 million views and growing. So, what exactly is ‘loud budgeting,’ and how do you embrace this trending financial approach? According to a TikToker named Battle, it’s a radical shift in mindset when it […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Bohol encounter: Police on full alert following clash with ‘NPA fighters’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bohol encounter on Friday between government forces and NPA rebels has put the province’s entire police force on full alert status.  Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Norman Nuez said the Bohol  encounter occurred in Bilar town. Nuez also relayed the agency’s official statement in a video posted.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

NZ support for strikes against Houthis

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea."Today's strikes support international security and trade, on which New Zealanders rely," Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. "Nearly 15 per cent of global trade flows thr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Ched-Davao: Quake drill not just ‘procedural activity’ but necessity

AN OFFICIAL from the Commission on Higher Education-Davao Region (Ched-Davao) said that there is a need to prepare students for disasters and other calamities......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

It isn’t just money

My recent column titled “An F for Philippine Education” apparently struck a chord among many readers who messaged me to say how appalled they were by the findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education or Edcom II......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Chocolate Hills resort sarado na, hirit ng Bohol gov: We want to find the truth

HABANG mainit pa ang kontrobersiya sa viral resort sa gitna ng Chocolate Hills, pinatawag ni Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado ang ilang opisyal ng Sagbayan, Bohol. Ito ay para mabigyang-linaw ang ginawang pagpapatayo at operasyon ng Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort sa nasabing lugar. Ayon sa gobernador, makikipagpulong siya kay Sagbayan Mayor Restituto Suarez III, sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Chocolate Hills furor prompts Bohol bishop’s call to preserve national treasures

MANILA, Philippines — The public has been urged by the Catholic bishop of Bohol to preserve national treasures amid an outcry over the construction and operation of a resort in the middle of the picturesque Chocolate Hills’ protected area. The need to “recognize and cherish” Bohol’s natural wonders, specifically its Chocolate Hills and beaches was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills was allowed to construct and operate despite an investigation that started way back in 2018. Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado on Thursday, March 14, 2024, urged the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, March 14.  Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Netizens share thoughts on controversial resort in Bohol’s Chocolate Hills

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Just May of last year, Bohol Island was named as the Philippines’ first UNESCO Global Geopark. With the thriving agriculture and fishery industry on the island, it is no surprise that this tiny island in Central Visayas will somehow make its mark on the bigger league. Bohol has been the home.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Bohol: Shabu worth P172.7M seized in 14 months

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Various operations made in the province of Bohol in 2023 and from January 1 to March 6, 2024 led to the confiscation of shabu worth at least P172.7 million. Police Lt. Col. Joseph Berondo, chief of operations of the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO), said on Thursday, March 7, that they.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Kumong Bol-Anon 14: Korean, Indon boxers arrive in Bohol

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The foreign fighters of ‘Kumong Bol-anon 14’ have arrived in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Wednesday, March 6. The invaders will challenge homegrown heroes in the fight card scheduled on Friday, March 8 at the Saulog gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Korean boxing prospect Tae Sun Kim and Hamson Lamandau of Indonesia arrived.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Carcar rape: Bank employee claims 17-year-old girl flirted with him

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The two bank employees, who were accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in Carcar City, Cebu on Friday, had refuted the victim’s allegations against them. Bank account officer Chandie Canadalla alleged that the girl asked him to accompany her to the bathroom and went along with his flirting. From the bathroom,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties

Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Who was Hannah Jay Cesista, the Bar Passer killed in Bohol clash?

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, February 26, 2024. Who was Hannah Jay Cesista, the Bar Passer killed in Bohol clash? A Bar Passer was among those killed in the recent clash between state troops and suspected communist-rebel groups.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

M5.9 earthquake strikes northern Philippines

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northern Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 12:05 p.m. local time, hit at a depth of 10 kilometers, near Pagudpud town in Ilocos Norte.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Israel strikes several sites in Syria

Israel strikes several sites in Syria.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Israeli strikes hit outskirts of Syrian Capital

Israeli strikes hit outskirts of Syrian Capital.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024