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Government tackling high construction costs
The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»
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......»»
Senate targets passage of 20 Marcos’ priority bills in May
“Four of the 20 measures are nearing enactment into law already. The rest are for bicameral committee approval, for second and final reading approval, or awaiting committee approval,” Zubiri said in a statement issued ahead of the resumption of sessions on Monday. .....»»
PCCI cites economic benefits from Philippines-EU FTA
The country’s largest business organization welcomed the announcement of the resumption of the free trade agreement negotiations between the Philippines and the European Union as it expects the deal to bring economic benefits for both parties......»»
Santo Tomas, NU pick up big wins
Santo Tomas booked the first Final Four ticket while National U zeroed in on its own desired spot as the two contenders drubbed their respective foes in the resumption of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena......»»
‘Manila Clasico’ on Easter Sunday
Ginebra aims for “resurrection” as it crosses swords with fierce rival Magnolia in today’s Easter Sunday “Manila Clasico” highlighting the PBA Philippine Cup’s resumption of play......»»
Chan questions resumption of vessel dismantling works in Punta Engaño
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The cease and desist order (CDO) that Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan issued against the dismantling of a ship that got stuck on the shores of Sitio Jansen in Barangay Punta Engano has not been lifted. Chan issued the clarification following reports that cutting works to dismantle the ship has resumed......»»
Manila-based shipping firm eyes resumption of Davao-Lupon ferry services
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/February 20) – A Metro Manila-based shipbuilding company is eyeing to resume the Davao City – Lupon, Davao Oriental ferry boat operation in October, a City Council official said Tuesday. Councilor Conrado Baluran, Committee of Transportation and Communications chair, said that shipping firm Pinoy Catamaran proposed the possibility of servicing the stalled ferry […].....»»
Staglets go for 3-0 card
Three teams headed by San Sebastian College seek to stay on top as they face separate foes in today’s resumption of NCAA Season 99 junior basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»
TIMELINE: Why skywalks in Cebu City need to be dismantled, relocated
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The resumption of dismantling the skywalks in Cebu City for relocation to the South Road Properties (SRP) on February 13 sparked a lot of online discussions. In response, CDN Digital created a timeline outlining the different stages of the skywalk dismantling process, including its execution. The timeline gathers information from reports by.....»»
What’s gov’t’s next move on peace talks resumption?
At the start of December 2023, I wrote in this space that “an atmosphere of optimism pervaded the nation.” It was spurred by the joint announcement by the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) of an agreement to return to peace negotiations, possibly to begin in the first quarter of 2024......»»
Comelec: Voter registration resumes February 12
With the resumption of the voter registration on Feb. 12, the Commission on Elections yesterday warned voters against multiple registrations......»»
Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform
“Our commitment to lasting peace never ended. For the martyrs of Mendiola, we continue to assert peace talks [in different administrations] together with the KMP, and we acknowledge the recent breakthroughs in the Oslo Joint Statement, a sign for the resumption of peace talks." The post Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Strong Group eyes 4-0 record in Dubai
Strong Group Athletics tries to zero in on a group sweep when it tackles Beirut Sports Club in the resumption of its campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship today at the Al Nasr Club......»»
MinDA, airline firm plan two-day visit to Manado
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 January)—The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and executives of an airline company are planning to conduct a two-day technical visit to Manado, Indonesia in the last week of January to discuss with their counterparts the possible resumption of Davao-Manado-Davao flights. Dr. Adrian Tamayo, public relations division chief of MinDA, told MindaNews […].....»»
Consunji Group maps out recovery plan for Cemex
The Consunji Group has mapped out a strategic plan to revitalize listed cement maker Cemex Holdings Philippines......»»
‘Cemex will remain a listed company’
The Consunji Group has no intention to delist cement maker Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP) in the Philippine Stock Exchange following its $305.6 million acquisition......»»
Consunji Group to acquire Cemex for $305.6 million
The Consunji Group is solidifying its entry into the cement business with a $305.6-million acquisition in Cemex Asian South East Corp., the principal shareholder of Cemex Holdings Philippines......»»
P65-M worth shabu destroyed in Sulu the unusual way
Officials on Wednesday constructed an iconic marker in the premises of a court in Patikul, Sulu from a mixture of cement and P65 million worth of shabu confiscated in anti-narcotics operations in the island province in the past 14 months......»»
Toledo Trojans cement top spot position in PCAP All-Filipino Conference
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans bagged a win and a loss in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday, April 20. It was after the Trojans beat the Quezon City Simba’s Tribe, but faltered against the Manila Load Manna Knights in their second match. However, despite splitting.....»»