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Boeings safety culture falls short despite companys efforts to fix it, experts say
A recent report by a panel of outside experts has highlighted concerns about safety culture at aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The panel found a “disconnect” between.....»»
New FAA report highlights ‘disconnect’ at Boeing surrounding safety culture
A recent report commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has shed light on safety issues at Boeing, one of the world’s leading aerospace companies......»»
NLEX opens traffic safety hub in Pampanga
The North Luzon Expressway has inaugurated a road traffic safety hub and park in Mabalacat City in this province......»»
Safety nets in place for medical cannabis
A bill in the House of Representatives that allows marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes will incorporate safety nets to prevent aggravating the country’s problems on drug abuse......»»
TikTok reiterates commitment to safety
Short-form video platform TikTok has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of young users through “age-appropriate experiences and controls,” which aim to establishing safe and inclusive space for all......»»
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......»»
Sara reveals she will run in next polls
Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»
PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats
PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats.....»»
Labor group pushes for worker protections as heat soars
National labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) stressed on Sunday that extreme heat is a “health and safety hazard that must be met with responsive measures.” .....»»
PNP to deploy 34,000 cops for Lent, summer
As thousands are expected to take advantage of the Holy Week and summer break to go on vacations, the Philippine National Police said security measures would be intensified to ensure public safety......»»
Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
Bill seeks review of rules on reckless imprudence
The country’s road safety laws must be reviewed to address the liability of drivers in cases of traffic violations and accidents, a lawmaker from Bukidnon said yesterday, citing the high number of vehicular crashes in Metro Manila......»»
Cha-cha not among Senate priority measures – Zubiri
The controversial Resolution of Both Houses 6 that proposes to amend the 1987 Constitution was not included in the Senate’s priority measures on the last stretch of the second regular session of the present Congress......»»
More Power offers relief measures amid power outages in Iloilo City
More Power offers relief measures amid power outages in Iloilo City.....»»
Employers urged: Observe measures vs heat stress
Employers urged: Observe measures vs heat stress.....»»
SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures
SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures.....»»
San Carlos to implement mitigating measures vs El Niño
San Carlos to implement mitigating measures vs El Niño.....»»
Commission calls for stronger measures protecting battered women
Commission calls for stronger measures protecting battered women.....»»
Measures to cushion El Niño’s impact in Pangasinan still in place
Measures to cushion El Niño’s impact in Pangasinan still in place.....»»
Himamaylan ramps up measures vs effects of dry spell
Himamaylan ramps up measures vs effects of dry spell.....»»