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95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed

A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

2 Americans rescued from distressed yacht off Davao Oriental

Two Americans were rescued after their yacht stalled off the coast of Davao Oriental yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Raymond: CH spending less

Raymond: CH spending less.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Manila Water spending P800 million to expand Mandaluyong sewers

Manila Water Co. Inc. of tycoon Enrique Razon is spending P800 million to expand its sewer services coverage in the East Zone that is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of next year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Red Planet spending P2 billion for expansion

Red Planet Hotels is spending P2 billion to build four more hotels in the Philippines in the next five years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Government steps up spending in April

The government increased its releases of cash allocations and state agencies were able to improve their spending rate as of April, latest data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) showed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Government infrastructure spending rises to P220 billion in Q1

The government increased its infrastructure spending to almost P220 billion in the first quarter, mainly to finance road and defense projects, the Department of Budget and Management said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Manila Water spending P271 million for Quezon City sewerage upgrade

Manila Water Co. Inc. of ports and power tycoon Enrique Razon is spending P271 million to enhance water services to over 1.4 million households in Quezon City by improving its sewer network this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Surge in consumer spending seen this year

Consumer spending in the Philippines is expected to surge this year due to easing inflationary pressures, healthy employment conditions and lower borrowing costs, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Government infrastructure spending scaled up to P121 billion

The government increased its infrastructure spending by nearly seven percent to P121 billion from January to February compared to last year’s level on the back of higher disbursements for road projects, the Department of Budget and Management said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Government arsenal spending up 420 percent but misses production target

The Government Arsenal increased its spending in 2023 by 420 percent, but still failed to meet its ammunition production target for the year, according to a report from the Commission on Audit......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Government jacks up infrastructure spending to P1.2 trillion in 2023

The government jacked up its infrastructure spending last year, hitting P1.2 trillion and effectively surpassing its programmed allocation on the back of faster disbursements for major transport and road projects, according to the Department of Budget and Management......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

ICT spending in AsPac reaches $1.3 trillion in 2023

Information and communications technology spending in Asia and the Pacific reached the $1.3 trillion mark in 2023, as companies increased their investments on automation and cloud to survive and thrive in the digital era......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Government urged to keep spending, avoid high surplus

The government should not keep a high surplus and instead continue to ramp up spending in order to meet the growing needs of the economy, an economist said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Jollibee spending P23 billion for capex

Jollibee Foods Corp. is spending as much as P23 billion this year to sustain its growth momentum after posting strong profitability in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: Efficient resource management on education over simply spending more

Tell it to SunStar: Efficient resource management on education over simply spending more.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Clark Water spending P5.6 billion for freeport service upgrade

Clark Water Corp., a subsidiary of Manila Water Philippine Ventures, is spending P5.56 billion to improve its services in the Clark Freeport Zone......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

How does spending time in God’s presence make you stronger?

How does spending time in God’s presence make you stronger? In what ways will you “lean into Him” today?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

US spending $7mn a year on seized Russian yacht

The luxury vessel worth $300 million was arrested in Fiji in 2022    The US government is spending more than $7 million a year to maintain a superyacht it seized from a sanctioned Russian businessman and that it is now seeking to sell, a court filing from Friday showed.   The yacht, named 'Amade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024