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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Zamboanga trips Valenzuela in overtime of MPBL opener

Zamboanga Masters Sardines endured overtime before subduing Valenzuela Classics, 82-76, on Saturday right in the opening game of the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 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

Gangwon 2024 unveils opening ceremony program

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The line-up for the opening ceremony promises an array of K-pop stars and cultural performers from the host nation, setting the stage for the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 in South Korea, International Olympic Committee announced on Saturday. According to the announcement, the program was unveiled by the organizing committee for Gangwon 2024 and opening ceremony direc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Gangwon 2024 unveils opening ceremony program

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The line-up for the opening ceremony promises an array of K-pop stars and cultural performers from the host nation, setting the stage for the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 in South Korea, International Olympic Committee announced on Saturday. According to the announcement, the program was unveiled by the organizing committee for Gangwon 2024 and opening ceremony direc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Barangay exec slain, 2 co-chairpersons hurt in Zamboanga City gun attack

Suspected hired killers shot dead the president of the Association of Barangay Captains in Isabela City, Basilan and wounded two other members of the group in a daring attack on Sunday night in Zamboanga City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Tupad to benefit 3K farmers, fisherfolks in Zamboanga City

Tupad to benefit 3K farmers, fisherfolks in Zamboanga City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

2 nabbed for possession of shabu, explosives, guns in Zamboanga City

The police arrested two men after authorities discovered explosives, firearms and shabu from their hideout in Barangay Quiniput, Zamboanga City on Wednesday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Zamboanga City residents warned against bushfires

Zamboanga City residents warned against bushfires.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Zamboanga City sets ‘pick-and-go’ traffic scheme dry run

Zamboanga City sets ‘pick-and-go’ traffic scheme dry run.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

1 kilo marijuana seized from courier in Zamboanga City

Anti-narcotics agents seized a kilo of compressed dried marijuana leaves from a dealer intercepted while on his way to deliver the illegal merchandise to a contact in Zamboanga City on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Suspect in 2015 Iligan City rape case arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay

The long hand of law finally reached on Monday in Barangay San Isidro in Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay an elusive rape suspect facing a criminal case since 2015 in a Regional Trial Court in Iligan City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

43 people in watercraft that sunk off Zamboanga City rescued

Personnel of the Maritime Police had promptly rescued 43 passengers of a pumpboat that capsized in the territorial waters of Zamboanga City while on its way to Tabuan Lasa town in the island province of Basilan on Saturday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

P3.4 million worth shabu seized in Zamboanga City

Plainclothes policemen seized P3.4 million worth of shabu from two dealers in an anti-narcotics sting in Barangay Mercedes in Zamboanga City at almost midnight Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Wife shot dead by policeman-spouse in Zamboanga City

A policeman shot dead his wife amid a heated altercation inside a house in Barangay San Jose Gusu in Zamboanga City on Saturday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

P114-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City

P114-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

5 ASG members surrender in Zamboanga City

5 ASG members surrender in Zamboanga City.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

4 Zamboanga City cops axed for robbery

Four policemen tagged in a robbery incident in Zamboanga City in November have been dismissed from the service, the Philippine National Police said on Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Fire razes 2 houses in Zamboanga City

Fire razes 2 houses in Zamboanga City.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Zamboanga City Maritime cop dies from gunshot in the head

Investigators are still probing how a member of the police’s Maritime Unit died from a gunshot wound in the head inside his house in Zamboanga City, with his service pistol beside him, its ammunition magazine detached......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024