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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 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

WAO: Earth Run PH a success

We Are One (WAO)-Philippines is thrilled to announce that the “Earth Run 2023: Peace Heritage” which was held on 29 October 2023 at the City of Imus Grandstand and Track Oval (CIGTO) was an outstanding success......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

1 dead, 1 injured in Philippine capital fire

MANILA, May 5 (Xinhua) -- One female was killed and another adult injured in a fire that broke out in Manila City on Sunday, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. Firefighter Charles Bacoco told reporters that the fire broke out around 9:30 a.m. local time, trapping the sleeping bedridden woman inside a building. Bacoco said the fire started at a residential building at the back of a hotel owned by the vict.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Lou Ornopia plans more races following success of Ornopia Motocross Cup’s silver anniv

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renowned motocross organizer, Lou Ornopia promises the local motocross community more races following success of the the 25th Ornopia Motocross Cup over the weekend. The race was held at the MS Motosuit Motorsport Park in Barangay Calambua, San Remigio in northern Cebu. Ornopia, in an interview, said that he is planning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Local restaurant marks 2 decades of success in Cebu’s dining scene

Local restaurant marks 2 decades of success in Cebu’s dining scene.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

China s Yuan enjoys top-5 finish at Valspar Championship, thinks he has found secret to success

China’s Carl Yuan thinks he may have unlocked the secret to finding more success on the PGA Tour after finishing tied fifth for his second top-10 of the season at the Valspar Championship......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Theia Gems’ secret to success

Theia Gems’ secret to success.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

BingoPlus Night 2024 marks BingoPlus’ second year of success

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment and amusement platform and the first online Bingo app in the country, hosted BingoPlus Night 2024 last March 1, 2024 in celebration of another year of success and growth. In commemoration of reaching a significant milestone, BingoPlus pulled all the stops to put together an anniversary event that everyone could enjoy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Marcos hails ICTSI subsidiary ‘success story’

President Marcos yesterday led the launch of the expansion of the Australia subsidiary of the Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc., calling the development a “Philippine success story” and harbinger of a “more dynamic and fruitful collaboration” between Manila and Canberra......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

‘Ukay Ta Bai,’ Cebu’s first thrift community culture garners resounding success, propels thrift culture forward

‘Ukay Ta Bai,’ Cebu’s first thrift community culture garners resounding success, propels thrift culture forward.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Soriano: Entitled family members can undermine business success (Part 2)

Soriano: Entitled family members can undermine business success (Part 2).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Airspeed: Overcoming challenges to achieve success in 2024

Airspeed: Overcoming challenges to achieve success in 2024.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Compassion in Business

Strategies and tactics often take center stage in a business, there’s a subtle yet powerful element that holds the potential to transform such ventures—compassion. As small businesses strive for success, incorporating compassion in your company’s core values can pave the way for sustainable growth and enduring success. Here are some ways on how compassion can […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Garcia grants P1M subsidy to 15 LGUs for Suroy Suroy Sugbo 2024 success

Garcia grants P1M subsidy to 15 LGUs for Suroy Suroy Sugbo 2024 success.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Is Pushing Out Content Every Day Really Good or No?

Consistency is key to building an online presence that sticks in today’s day and age. For entrepreneurs, this often translates to a pressure to churn out fresh content daily. But is this relentless content creation actually the best strategy for finding your tribe, or say, for algorithm success Here are some pros and cons of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Philippines, France partner for IP protection, capacity building

The Philippines has partnered with France to undertake activities to promote intellectual property protection and for capacity building, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

P35.99-M new school building to rise in Zambo west

P35.99-M new school building to rise in Zambo west.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!

The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024