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Public reminded: Follow traffic rules to avoid accidents
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu –Officials of Mandaue City are reminding motorists to always follow traffic rules to avoid violations and possible accidents. Mayor Jonas Cortes stated on Friday, March 1, that adherence to traffic rules can ensure drivers’ safety and promote smooth traffic flow. “Kung magdali ka o mag-counterflow, prone ka sa disgrasya. Importante gyud ang.....»»
MGB-Davao urges residents in Mt. Diwata to relocate Asap
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Davao Region (MGB-Davao) urged residents in critical puroks of Barangay Mt. Diwata, Monkayo, Davao de Oro to relocate soonest after finding out that the majority of puroks in the barangay are susceptible to landslide and debris flow accumulation......»»
Cash flow problems
The good news last week was the inauguration and commercial energization of the P52-billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project......»»
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, no reported casualties
AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain. Sprays of ash.....»»
Pasig bigyang buhay muli
It is said that rivers are the beating heart of a city......»»
87 tons of trash collected in city-wide cleanup
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 87 tons of trash were collected during the 15th city-wide cleanup on Saturday, March 16, John Paul Gelasque of the Cebu City’s Department of Public Services (DPS) said. The cleanup, which began at 6 a.m. on Sunday, targeted eight rivers across the city. These included Lahug River (29.5 tons), Guadalupe.....»»
CCENRO to expedite water quality testing through outsourced team
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) is planning to outsource its own water quality monitoring team to expedite the testing of water samples from the city’s existing rivers and waterfronts. In Dalan sa Maluntaro’ng Paglambo teleradyo program over Sugboanon Channel on Wednesday, February 14, Engineer Myka Marie A......»»
Foreign help for seaside peace road project sought
Residents of the now progressing fishing capital of Maguindanao del Norte need help from foreign donors in building bridges over rivers at stretches of a road now being constructed to connect their town to Sultan Kudarat province......»»
Better data, resource valuation needed for Southeast Asian wetlands — ACB
Wetlands, such as rivers, lakes, peatlands, marshes, mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, mudflats, and shallow coral reefs, are considered the "kidneys of the Earth" because of their capacity to purify the soil and provide drinking water to communities......»»
DENR looks hell-bent on destroying nature
In May 2007 a Korean erected a resort-spa atop Taal Volcano, Batangas......»»
Increased degassing logged at Taal
State volcanologists have monitored an increased sulfur dioxide degassing from Taal Volcano after recording at least 14,211 tons per day of volcanic sulfur dioxide gas emission, the second highest flux recorded so far this year......»»
Beauty shookt nang biglang pumutok ang bulkan sa Guatamela habang umiihi
HINDING-HINDI makakalimutan ng Kapuso actress na si Beauty Gonzalez ang pag-akyat niya sa bulkan ng Guatemala kamakailan. Habang inaakyat kasi niya ang isa sa mga active volcano roon, kasama ang iba pang hikers ay biglang pumutok nang bonggang-bongga ang bulkan. Naikuwento ni Beauty ang mga naging karanasan nila sa pagbabakasyon sa Guatemala recently kasama ang.....»»
Indonesia’s Marapi volcano erupts again, a month after deadly incident
Volcanic ash from Sunday's eruption covers nearby houses, vehicles and evacuation tents set up by the local disaster agency.....»»
Bulusan shows increased seismic activity
Increased seismic activity has been observed anew in Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon......»»
Volcanic smog hits towns around Taal anew
Volcanic smog or vog was reported yesterday in towns around Taal Volcano following an increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
Vatican approves inquiry for Pinay teen’s sainthood
A diocesan inquiry into the sainthood cause of Filipino teenager Nina Ruiz-Abad, who died at the age of 13 in 1993, has been permitted by the Vatican......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
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......»»
Illegal and impossible condition
This is a case involving a donation of a parcel of land subject to several conditions that may cause its revocation if violated......»»
DCWD urges consumers to store water during heavy downpour
THE Davao City Water District (DCWD) encourages its customers to store water on April 21 in case of prolonged heavy rain, which may cause the Tamugan River's high turbidity to hamper the bulk water supply......»»