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Unused lands transferred from Sablayan, Iwahig penal farms can be reverted to BuCor — DOJ

In a five-page legal opinion penned by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BuCor can “revoke the transfer” of some parcels of land from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm from the DA and Puerto Princesa LGU after its purpose of the transfer of lands was not fulfilled. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

P65 million shabu seized in Sulu destroyed

Shabu seized in various anti-narcotics operations in Sulu with an estimated value of P65 million was destroyed yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Capitol: Nothing would be destroyed in building new provincial government center in Balamban

Capitol: Nothing would be destroyed in building new provincial government center in Balamban.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Confiscated gaming machines destroyed in Mt. Province

More than a dozen seized coin slot gaming machines, popularly called “kulalongs” in Mt. Province, were destroyed in a public demonstration at the Bontoc municipal grounds led by town officials on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

‘China destroyed 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs’

The country faces a decline in fisheries production amid reports that China has destroyed at least 21,000 acres of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea an expert from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute warned yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 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

Basak San Nicolas fire: House destroyed, P1.2M worth of properties lost

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An estimated total of P1.2 million worth of properties were destroyed after a two-storey house in Dapdap Extension, Baragy Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City was engulfed in flames on Thursday morning, January 11, 2023. According to the Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO), the fire broke out at 11:48 a.m. in a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, March 18

MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, who is set to win reelection, said he would do his utmost to achieve national development goals on Monday morning. Putin has won 87.32 percent of the vote after 95.04 percent of all ballots were counted, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission as of Monday morning. (Russia-Presidential Election) - - -.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Indonesia’s Prabowo claims victory in presidential election

Indonesian political veteran Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander, has about 58% of votes according to four pollsters, based on ballots counted in a sample of voting stations nationwide.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0800 GMT, Feb. 14

JAKARTA -- The voting process in Indonesia's simultaneous presidential and legislative elections concluded Wednesday at 1 p.m. local time and the counting of ballots has started, according to the country's General Elections Commission (KPU). According to KPU, there are over 204 million registered voters for the general elections, about 53 percent of whom are under the age of 40. Unofficial quick counts ar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

P65-M worth shabu destroyed in Sulu the unusual way

Officials on Wednesday constructed an iconic marker in the premises of a court in Patikul, Sulu from a mixture of cement and P65 million worth of shabu confiscated in anti-narcotics operations in the island province in the past 14 months......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Fire destroys Isabela’s 400-year-old church

The St. Ferdinand parish church in this city, a 400-year-old cathedral, was destroyed in a fire on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Cotabato: Strong winds, heavy rains destroy 85 houses

COTABATO CITY — In Cotabato province, heavy rains and strong winds that battered Kabacan town amid excruciating heat on Maundy Thursday left 85 houses destroyed, the local disaster office said. Kabacan Mayor Evangeline Pascua-Guzman said four villages were hardest hit by the heavy downpour and what locals believed was mild tornado that started at about.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Winds destroy houses in two Central Mindanao towns

Around 40 houses were destroyed by strong winds that pummeled lowlands in the adjoining towns of Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur and Kabacan, Cotabato amid heavy rains on Thursday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests

“Australia’s relationships with other countries must go beyond trade and defense, we must live our values and defend those whose lives are being destroyed by political violence." - Senator Janet Rice The post ‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

EDITORIAL Year-round fire prevention

Even before the start of Fire Prevention Month, fires have destroyed property and left several persons dead or injured in different parts of the country in the past weeks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Rizal fire leaves 3 dead

Three relatives died in a fire that destroyed their house in Taytay, Rizal on Sunday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Gang s distinctive motorcycles destroyed following court order

Six motorcycles that belonged to the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang have been turned into scrap metal The six distinctive Harley Davidsons were seized during Operation Nova in 2019 It's the first time Police have sought such an order under legislation Excluding motorcycles, $2.6 million in assets were restrained from the gang in the operation Operation Nova saw 18 people charged with a vari.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Jeslar Uriel Larumbe, hit-and-run victim, laid to rest in Minglanilla cemetery

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 23-year-old basketball player, whose promising future was destroyed by a tragic accident that led to his untimely death, was laid to rest on Saturday, February 24. Over a hundred people, that included family members, friends, and his former classmates, attended the 1:30 p.m. Requiem Mass that was held at the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Fire hits Caloocan

At least two houses were destroyed in a fire at the intersection of Papaya and Republika streets in Caloocan City before dawn yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024