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Malaysian military copter crash kills 10 in training

Malaysian military copter crash kills 10 in training.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 23rd, 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

Another python kills cat in Argao town

Another python kills cat in Argao town.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 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

Fire kills 39 people in Jiangxi province

Fire kills 39 people in Jiangxi province.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Palompon mayor’s petition dismissed: Court upholds SW validity

ORMOC CITY, Leyte — The Regional Trial Court Branch 45 of Tacloban City dismissed the petition filed by Palompon Mayor Ramon Oñate seeking to invalidate the search warrant issued earlier by the court on the site where the DBSN Farms Agriventures Corp. is located, citing lack of merit. Oñate’s petition to suppress the evidence obtained.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Z’Nars Jewelers-Marawi City lords Sinulog Cup 2024 cage wars

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Z’Nars Jewelers-Marawi City ruled the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament after outlasting the equally-determined OCCCI Sheermasters-Ormoc City, 95-89 in their winner-take-all championship game on Saturday evening at the Cebu City Sports Institute.  Mac Tallo was named the finals “Most Valuable Player” after dropping 21 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Another ugly walkout mars Sinulog Cup basketball

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Another walkout marred the already tainted Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Cup and this time it happened in Friday night’s semifinal round. The OCCCI Sheermasters-Ormoc marched to the championship round after the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) All-Stars left the court with 14.7 seconds left in the game while trailing , 73-74.  As.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Expired canned goods, poultry wastes unearthed in the farm of Palompon mayor

ORMOC CITY, Leyte —Tons of poultry wastes and expired canned goods, believed to be intended as donations for Yolanda victims, were unearthed from a farm in Palompon, Leyte, reportedly owned by the town’s mayor, Ramon Oñate. On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 8 spearheaded the excavation of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Sinulog Cup 2024: Best commercial teams in VisMin clash for basketball supremacy

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some of the best commercial basketball teams in the Visayas and Mindanao will vie for supremacy in the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament scheduled from January 23-27, 2024.  The tournament will field six commercial teams from Cebu, Bacolod, Tacloban, Ormoc, and Marawi City, while two Cesafi member schools will join this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

OCCCI Sheermasters Sinulog Cup roster revealed

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The visiting OCCCI Sheermasters is all in for the upcoming Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament, scheduled to take place from January 23 to 27, 2024, at the Cebu Coliseum. Hailing from Ormoc City, the Sheermasters will showcase some of the region’s finest local players, mostly comprised of current and former Cesafi and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Magnitude 5.0 quake hits Surigao Del Norte

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Surigao del Norte shortly after midnight yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu accident kills motorcycle rider

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A motorcycle rider no longer made it to his supposed destination in Brgy. Pusok alive after he crashed on the gutter of ML Quezon Highway in Brgy. Ibo in Lapu-Lapu City. The tragic accident happened Sunday dawn near Gate 4 of the Mactan Export Processing Zone. According to the Traffic Enforcement Unit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

5.1 quake suspends classes in some schools in New Bataan

SEVERAL academic institutions in New Bataan, Davao de Oro suspended their classes on Friday, April 12 following the 5.1 magnitude earthquake that rocked the municipality on Thursday morning, April 11......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Pinoys hurt in Taiwan quake rise to 11

Two more overseas Filipino workers were reported injured in the aftermath of a strong earthquake in Taiwan, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert — USGS

A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

‘Engineering solutions key to quake preparedness’

Office of Civil Defense administrator Ariel Nepomuceno has reiterated the importance of strengthening engineering solutions and building code compliance in preparation for earthquakes, especially the “Big One.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

‘Engineering solutions key to quake preparedness’

Office of Civil Defense administrator Ariel Nepomuceno has reiterated the importance of strengthening engineering solutions and building code compliance in preparation for earthquakes, especially the “Big One.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

MECO aids Pinoys in Taiwan

Filipinos affected by the strong quake in Taiwan last week will get financial and other assistance from the Manila Economic and Cultural Office......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

4th OFW reported injured in Taiwan earthquake

There are now four overseas Filipino workers reported hurt in the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan Wednesday, the Department of Migrant Workers said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024