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Baltimore bridge accident: Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into bridge

BALTIMORE  — The pilot of the cargo freighter had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes before the Baltimore bridge accident, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship’s “black box” data recorder. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board also said that Francis Scott Key Bridge, a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

BBM okay sought for bridge linking Negros, Cebu, Bohol

BBM okay sought for bridge linking Negros, Cebu, Bohol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 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

DENR mobilizing $278 million foreign-funded projects

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is mobilizing over $278 million worth of foreign-funded projects this year for biodiversity, climate change and environment programs to strengthen environmental resiliency and sustainability in local government units......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Baltimore Bridge collapse: Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before bridge fell

BALTIMORE — It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher’s warning crackled over the radio: A massive cargo ship had lost its steering capabilities and was heading toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Within about 90 seconds, police officers who happened to be nearby responded that they managed to stop vehicle traffic over.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams it

A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore almost entirely collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship, sending multiple vehicles and up to 20 people plunging into the harbor below. Dramatic footage shows a container ship hitting a footing of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending the steel-built structure into the Patapsco.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed

A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Bohol Circumferential Road, Urdaneta Bypass Road, Tambacan Bridge renamed

Aside from renaming the roads and bridge, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also approved a law naming a national highway in Camarines Sur.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 24th, 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

JICA leads project to reprocess food waste

The local government of Mandaue, Cebu is working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and two Japanese firms for a feasibility study to convert food waste to energy, soil conditioner or animal feeds to promote a circular economy and fight climate change......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Batanes seaport to be funded by US

A plan is underway to construct a United States-funded civilian port in Batanes, chosen for its strategic significance and proximity to Taiwan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 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

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

Woman yields P7 million shabu in Bohol drug bust; 2 nabbed in Cebu City

Woman yields P7 million shabu in Bohol drug bust; 2 nabbed in Cebu City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

P7 million shabu seized in Bohol

P7 million shabu seized in Bohol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024