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Davao Oriental under state of calamity

The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Ukraine: Russia s Odesa Cluster Munition Attack Harms Civilians

(Kyiv, May 29, 2024) - A recent Russian cluster munition strike on Odesa, Ukraine, that killed seven civilians and injured dozens more highlights the urgent need for all countries to join the international treaty banning these weapons, Human Rights Watch s.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Illegal Parking

An almost daily scene in front of a Catholic-run school in General Santos City. On Thursday, 23 May 2024, motorists ignore as usual dozens of no-parking signs along a portion of the national highway, built by tax money but turned into a private school parking lot. MindaNews photo by ROMMEL REBOLLIDO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

But I don’t plan on dying!

Over the years, I have had dozens of consultations from tearful clients, with the same facts and situation: a parent files a petition for their son or daughter, where the waiting time for a visa could be anywhere from 10 to 25 years......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Poro parish church urges gov’t: Don’t chop down our trees

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A parish church in Poro, Camotes Island in northern Cebu wants to save dozens of decades-old trees that stand in the way of road widening projects there. The Sto. Niño de Poro Parish launched an online petition to convince the government to reconsider their decision to cut down over 500 trees.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, April 14

TEHRAN/JERUSALEM -- The following are the latest developments related to Iran's massive drone and missile attack against Israel: A combined attack of dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones from Iran triggered air raid alerts across Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli army said. The projectiles triggered sirens in Jerusalem, the Negev Desert and the Dead Sea in the south, the Israeli-annexed G.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.  At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

PLDT taps ACEN for renewable shift

Telco leader PLDT Inc. is doubling down on efforts to mitigate its carbon emissions, tapping the help of ACEN Corp. in switching dozens of facilities to renewable energy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Fire hits PGH main building

Dozens of patients were evacuated after a fire broke out at the main building of the Philippine General Hospital in Manila yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Gaza health authorities say Israeli fire kills 104 waiting for aid

A spokesperson for Israel's military said there was no knowledge of shelling at that location. The military later said dozens of people were hurt as a result of pushing and trampling when aid trucks arrived in northern Gaza......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines and offers condolences over victims of landslide

ABU DHABI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over victims of the landslide that took place in the south of the country, in the Province of Davao de Oro, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as numerous missing people, and causing severe damage......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines and offers condolences over victims of landslide

ABU DHABI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over victims of the landslide that took place in the south of the country, in the Province of Davao de Oro, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as numerous missing people, and causing severe damage......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

1 dead, more than 20 wounded in shooting following Super Bowl parade: Live updates

Dozens Wounded in Kansas City Shooting During Chiefs’ Super Bowl Victory Celebration Kansas City, Missouri – In a shocking turn of events following the Kansas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Philippines Says Catholic Mass Bombing Mastermind Is Dead

Manila, Philippines - The alleged mastermind of a bombing at a Catholic Mass in the southern Philippines has died after a clash between members of a pro-Islamic State group and government troops, officials said Monday.Four people were killed and dozens wounded in the Dec. 3 attack on worshippers inside a university gym in Marawi, the country's largest Muslim city, that was later claimed by the Islamic State grou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippines Says Catholic Mass Bombing Mastermind Is Dead

Manila, Philippines - The alleged mastermind of a bombing at a Catholic Mass in the southern Philippines has died after a clash between members of a pro-Islamic State group and government troops, officials said Monday.Four people were killed and dozens wounded in the Dec. 3 attack on worshippers inside a university gym in Marawi, the country's largest Muslim city, that was later claimed by the Islamic State grou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippine troops kill suspected militant in clash

MANILA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have killed a suspected militant in a clash in Maguindanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, the Philippine Army said on Sunday. In a report, the Army said that the alleged Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) militant was killed early Saturday morning after a five-minute clash in the village in Datu Salibo town following a tip from the villagers abo.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Philippine troops kill suspected militant in clash

MANILA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have killed a suspected militant in a clash in Maguindanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, the Philippine Army said on Sunday. In a report, the Army said that the alleged Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) militant was killed early Saturday morning after a five-minute clash in the village in Datu Salibo town following a tip from the villagers abo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024