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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......»»
Tell it to SunStar: Let the spirit of Edsa ignite our unity to rise once more R
Tell it to SunStar: Let the spirit of Edsa ignite our unity to rise once more R.....»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
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Fire hits PGH main building
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Railways to progress
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JBL opens human rabies isolation room
JBL opens human rabies isolation room.....»»
Sanyo Denki opens P2.3-B expansion project in Subic
Sanyo Denki opens P2.3-B expansion project in Subic.....»»
Davraa Meet 2024 opens April 1 with VP Sara, Marc Lim as guests
Davraa Meet 2024 opens April 1 with VP Sara, Marc Lim as guests.....»»
Comelec opens bidding for indelible ink
Comelec opens bidding for indelible ink.....»»
Argentina: Firearms Resolution Opens Door to Abuse
Argentina: Firearms Resolution Opens Door to Abuse.....»»
Capitol opens first hemodialysis center in Camotes Islands
Capitol opens first hemodialysis center in Camotes Islands.....»»
CARD Inc. Medical Services opens in Tanauan, Leyte
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RCG brings lactation treats to the metro, opens at SM City Fairview
RCG brings lactation treats to the metro, opens at SM City Fairview.....»»
Panagtipon Cebuano Theatre Festival 2024 officially opens
Panagtipon Cebuano Theatre Festival 2024 officially opens.....»»
First Bacolod Water Sports Festival opens on March 15
First Bacolod Water Sports Festival opens on March 15.....»»
1st BUCAS facility opens in new JBL Sto. Tomas
1st BUCAS facility opens in new JBL Sto. Tomas.....»»
New birthing center opens in Danao City
New birthing center opens in Danao City.....»»
Barmm opens Pasalubong Center at Jolo Port
Barmm opens Pasalubong Center at Jolo Port.....»»
15th Davao City Baseball Cup 2024 opens February 16 in Calinan
15th Davao City Baseball Cup 2024 opens February 16 in Calinan.....»»
19th Bacolaodiat Festival opens with street dance competition
19th Bacolaodiat Festival opens with street dance competition.....»»