Capitol: Nothing would be destroyed in building new provincial government center in Balamban
Capitol: Nothing would be destroyed in building new provincial government center in Balamban.....»»
Ex-Pres Duterte: “Absolutely nothing wrong with 1987 Constitution”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 January) – Former President Rodrigo Duterte sees no reason why the 1987 Constitution should be changed because “we have a good Constitution. I find it in perfect condition. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it,” he said. He told reporters on Saturday night that he is not for amending the Constitution […].....»»
Rama on settling CBRT dispute with Capitol: ‘Why should I?’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael is not open to meeting with members of the Cebu Provincial Board following the two resolutions passed urging the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to halt civil works due to violations of heritage laws. Rama noted that he had already made a statement regarding the issue and.....»»
Bulldogs secure stunning win vs Alicia/KSB in cash-rich Sibugay cage wars
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s basketball stars showcased their skills at the beginning of the 2024 Governor Ann K. Hofer Invitational Basketball Championships Araw Ng Sibugay on Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024, at the Ipil Provincial Capitol Gym in Zamboanga Sibugay. This was following the National University (NU) Bulldogs’ surprising victory over the tournament’s defending champions,.....»»
Ex-Gov Malanyaon’s daughter swears in as board member
MICHELLE Malanyaon-Centeno, the daughter of the late Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon, was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Davao Oriental Provincial Capitol......»»
Cebu BRT to be partially operational by Q2 2024 – DoTr
This will run from the Cebu South Bus Terminal to the Cebu Provincial Capitol in uptown Cebu City via Osmeña Blvd, covering a stretch of 2.38 kilometers.....»»
Gwen orders to halt Cebu BRT construction in heritage buffer zones
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered proponents of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to halt civil works near Fuente Osmeña and the Capitol building for heritage protection purposes. Garcia has issued a memorandum, addressed to the Cebu BRT Team and the contractor, Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd., to cease.....»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»
P35.99-M new school building to rise in Zambo west
P35.99-M new school building to rise in Zambo west.....»»
Go attends new legislative building inauguration in Nueva Ecija
Sen. Bong Go, adopted son of Nueva Ecija, attended the inauguration of the new legislative building of Quezon town in Nueva Ecija on Thursday......»»
Tornado destroys 4 houses, damages 8 others in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — At least four houses were destroyed while eight were damaged after they were hit by a tornado in Barangay Caburihan, Lavazares town in Northern Samar on Saturday, May 25. Rei Josiah Echano, provincial disaster risk reduction management officer, said the tornado affected 14 families or 53 individuals. He said Governor Edwin Ongchuan.....»»
P3-M damage reported in school building fire
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»
Capitol mulls putting ‘integrated south bus’ terminal in Talisay instead of at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of at the South Road Properties (SRP), the new location of a new south bus terminal in Cebu might be in Talisay City. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Mar. 27, said that they had received an unsolicited proposal of developing a brand new, south bus terminal. READ: Mayor Rama.....»»
What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?
What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?.....»»
Government to relocate 4 provincial airports
The government is planning to relocate four provincial gateways to ensure that additional space can be provided for future demand......»»
Islamic teachers receive stipends from Cotabato provincial gov t
Around 300 Islamic teachers in Cotabato province each received a P1,500 cash allowance for January to March from their provincial government in support of their efforts to promote religious solidarity among local Muslim and Christian communities......»»
Tommy Osmeña on call for stoppage of Cebu BRT civil works: ‘We have leaders acting like spoiled brats’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña lambasted several Cebu government officials following the call to halt the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) civil works. Osmeña called out officials, particularly City Councilor James Cuenco, the Provincial Board, and Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia. “It’s very important not to insult the funders of.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 8
MANILA -- The death toll in the massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 11, with 110 others remaining missing, provincial authorities said Thursday. The Davao de Oro provincial government said the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town, injured 31 villagers. (Philippines-Landslide) - - - - ISLA.....»»
Death toll in southern Philippine landslide rises to 11, with 110 missing
MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in the massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 11, with 110 others remaining missing, provincial authorities said Thursday. The Davao de Oro provincial government said the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town, injured 31 villagers. Rescuers from the Maco mun.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 8
MANILA -- The death toll in the massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 11, with 110 others remaining missing, provincial authorities said Thursday. The Davao de Oro provincial government said the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town, injured 31 villagers. (Philippines-Landslide) - - - - ISLA.....»»
Death toll in southern Philippine landslide rises to 11, with 110 missing
MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in the massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 11, with 110 others remaining missing, provincial authorities said Thursday. The Davao de Oro provincial government said the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town, injured 31 villagers. Rescuers from the Maco mun.....»»