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Road accident: 3 hurt in 5-vehicle smashup in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of three individuals sustained injuries as a result of a multi-vehicle road accident along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City on Thursday noon, February 8, 2024. The vehicular accident happened at past 12:00 p.m. and involved 2 sports-utility vehicles (SUVs), 2 passenger jeepneys, and a motorcycle. The driver of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

3 dead, 26 hurt in Bataan multi-vehicle crash

Three people died and 26 others were injured when a passenger bus crashed into five vehicles in Dinalupihan, Bataan on Wednesday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 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

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

Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo

A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Soldiers hurt in clash with BIFF receive medals from Marcos

President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. personally awarded the seven soldiers hurt in a deadly clash with local terrorists in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Woman dies, driver hurt in TCH motorcycle accident

Woman dies, driver hurt in TCH motorcycle accident.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Why would a loving God ask His beloved children to risk being hurt for the sake of loving others like Jesus did?

Why would a loving God ask His beloved children to risk being hurt for the sake of loving others like Jesus did?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

2 Polish nationals among 3 hurt in Dalaguete road accident

2 Polish nationals among 3 hurt in Dalaguete road accident.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

8 inmates hurt in Manila City Jail brawl

Eight male inmates of the Manila City Jail were hurt after a brawl erupted yesterday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Businesswoman hurt in gun attack, son unscathed

Businesswoman hurt in gun attack, son unscathed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Can a koala hurt you?

The post Can a koala hurt you? | Mindanao Times......»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

No Pinoy hurt in Baltimore bridge collapse

The Philippine embassy in Washington has not received any report of Filipinos hurt in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

3 Navy personnel hurt amid China’s continuous aggression in WPS

3 Navy personnel hurt amid China’s continuous aggression in WPS.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

DFA: No Pinoys hurt in Russia terror attack

No Filipinos were hurt in the terror attack at the Crocus Hall in Moscow on March 22 that resulted in the deaths of about 115 people, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

LGBTQ member critically hurt after being attacked by minor partner

LGBTQ member critically hurt after being attacked by minor partner.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

2 soldiers, militiaman hurt in Maguindanao del Sur grenade blast

Two soldiers and a militiaman were hurt when a suspected member of the Dawlah Islamiya hurled a grenade at their roadside detachment in Barangay Timbangan in Shariff Kabunsuan, Maguindanao del Sur on Monday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

PCCI: P100 wage hike to hurt SMEs

The proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers may hurt small and medium enterprise in the country as it may lead to the reduction of their workforce or even closure, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry warned......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Teacher, 5 others hurt in highway accident

Teacher, 5 others hurt in highway accident.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Cops killed, brother hurt in shooting incident

Cops killed, brother hurt in shooting incident.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024