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‘Engineering solutions key to quake preparedness’

Office of Civil Defense administrator Ariel Nepomuceno has reiterated the importance of strengthening engineering solutions and building code compliance in preparation for earthquakes, especially the “Big One.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Building code compliance pivotal in earthquake preparedness – OCD

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stressed that preparedness is always the best solution in saving lives from devastating earthquakes. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Quakes jolt Luzon, Mindanao areas

Earthquakes of magnitudes 4, 4.5 and 5 jolted areas in Tarlac, Bukidnon and Surigao del Sur, respectively, yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Strong quakes jolt Surigao Sur

Two earthquakes struck Surigao del Sur yesterday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Quakes rock Eastern Samar

Two earthquakes with magnitudes 5 and 4.2 rocked areas in Eastern Samar yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Quakes rock Cagayan, Southern Leyte

Earthquakes of magnitudes 4.7 and 4 jolted the provinces of Cagayan and Southern Leyte, respectively, yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Are we ready for the big earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis?

Our country is prone to natural calamities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Strong quakes jolt Surigao del Sur, Ilocos Sur

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Ilocos Norte while three earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 and stronger struck off the coast of Surigao del Sur in the past two days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Phivolcs says no magma coming out of Mayon Volcano after phreatic eruption

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has not detected volcanic earthquakes or magma being spewed out of the Mayon Volcano after the phreatic eruption that occurred on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Quakes rock Mindanao areas

Earthquakes rocked areas in Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental as well as Surigao del Sur yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 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

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Dipolog bishop urges people not to sell signatures for people’s initiative

'A people’s initiative that does not genuinely come from the people themselves... only favor the interests of the powerful few,' says Dioscese of Dipolog Bishop Severo Caermare.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Edsa People Power Anniv: Marcos asked to focus on fight vs corruption

MANILA, Philippines — The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) has opposed proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution and urged the current administration to instead focus more on people’s needs and eradicating corruption. NCCP’s pronouncements came on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on Sunday under the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues

MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues

MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Titans go for kill in Pilipinas Super League finals

The Quezon Convention Center is expected to be packed to the rafters in anticipation of a possible championship of their very own Titans on Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., in the PSL President’s Cup......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Government troopers kill 27 farmers in Masbate – rights group

Rights group Karapatan yesterday called for an end to the killing of farmers in Masbate, which it blamed on the government’s counterinsurgency campaign......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Tone-toneladang tilapia lumutang

Dalawang tonelada ng tilapia ang nadale ng fish kill sa Ilocos Norte. The post Tone-toneladang tilapia lumutang first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024