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Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild
Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild.....»»
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......»»
Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Hawaii; No Major Damage Reported
HONOLULU - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the world's largest active volcano on Friday - Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii - knocking items off shelves and cutting power in a nearby town but not immediately prompting reports of serious damage.The earthquake, which didn't cause a tsunami and which the U.S. Geological Survey initially reported as magnitude 6.3, was centered on Mauna Loa's southern flank at.....»»
Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Hawaii; No Major Damage Reported
HONOLULU - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the world's largest active volcano on Friday - Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii - knocking items off shelves and cutting power in a nearby town but not immediately prompting reports of serious damage.The earthquake, which didn't cause a tsunami and which the U.S. Geological Survey initially reported as magnitude 6.3, was centered on Mauna Loa's southern flank at.....»»
Agri damage from Caraga, Davao landslide hits P78 million
The NDRRMC reported that an estimated P64,069,839 worth of damage was recorded in the Davao Region, while P14,040,579.6 was documented in CARAGA......»»
3 Filipinos injured in Taiwan quake
The Department of Migrant Workers reported that three Filipinos sustained minor injuries following the powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Taiwan......»»
El Niño agri damage hits P1.2 billion — NDRRMC
In NDRRMC’s latest report, the total damage in agriculture recorded was estimated at P1,236,853,305 with a total volume of 44,845.42 metric tons. .....»»
El Niño damage to agriculture sector hits P357.4 million
The damage the El Niño phenomenon brought to the agriculture sector in four regions alone – Ilocos, Mimaropa, Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula – has already ballooned to P357.4 million, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
Infrastructure damage hits P588.4 million in Davao, Caraga
Damage to infrastructure due to floods and landslides following heavy rainfall spawned by the northeast monsoon and trough of a low-pressure area in Davao and Caraga regions since Jan. 28 has reached P588.4 million......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
Tsunami warning raised for 4 northern Luzon areas following Taiwan quake
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised a tsunami warning over four areas in northern Luzon after a powerful earthquake rattled Taiwan early Wednesday morning......»»
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.....»»
Hubo’t hubad na litrato ni Iza pak na pak sa Women’s Month: I’m powerful!
KABOGERA at ang “powerful” ng ipinost na nude photo ng Kapamilya actress na si Iza Calzado sa kanyang Instagram account ngayong gabi. Ito ang bonggang “entry” ng premyadong aktres at celebrity mom para sa selebrasyon ng International Women’s Month ngayong March. Sa naturang photo, makikita ang hubo’t hubad na katawan ni Iza kung saan tinakpan.....»»
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......»»
Man-made disasters cost Philippines 164.87 mln USD in 2023
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Man-made disasters caused the total damage in the Philippines worth 9.29 billion pesos (164.87 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The agency said that out of the total annual damage, 4.93 billion pesos (87.5 million dollars), or 53.1 percent, was due to the oil spill. "The reported oil spill in various regions resulted in dam.....»»
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......»»
Suspected Houthi attack: Missile hits ship in Red Sea, crew reportedly safe
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a ship in the Red Sea early Friday, causing damage to the vessel, authorities said. The attack off the port city of Hodeida comes as part of the rebels’ campaign against shipping over Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip......»»
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......»»
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck east of Surigao del Sur yesterday morning......»»