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2,000 Cebu farmers benefit from NIA’s irrigation system

An areal view of farmers tending their crops. | Photo from NIA-7 CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of Cebu farmers benefitted from existing irrigation systems of the NIA or National Irrigation Administration the agency’s regional office said. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama recently declared a “state of calamity” in some mountain barangays in the city.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU

The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents

Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Easter Sunday family outing turns tragic after grandpa drowns

Easter Sunday family outing turns tragic after grandpa drowns.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ turns to a mini-musical

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ turns to a mini-musical.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

La Carlota turns on solar-powered city hall

La Carlota turns on solar-powered city hall.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

The immortal JPE turns 100 on Valentine’s

Juan Ponce Enrile turns 100 on Feb. 14, making him an easy subject of talks on immortality......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Dancing sensation Niana Guerrero turns 18 

She used to be the girl who got the swag while she danced with her older brother Ranz Kyle, but now Niana Guerrero is a vision in red as she turns 18. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Road-clearing ops to ensure emergency road accessibility

THE City Government of Davao carried out a road-clearing operation on February 16, 2023, at Barangay 31-D to ensure emergency road accessibility......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Serious crash near Helensville closes busy road

Police are responding to a serious crash in South Head, Auckland.The crash between two vehicles near the intersection of Evans Road and South Head Road was reported at about 9.51am.Three people were injured in the crash and transported to hospital, one in a serious condition, two others in a moderate condition.The crash has closed South Head Road in both directions.Traffic management is in p.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Section of Devon Road in New Plymouth closed following serious crash

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Devon Road in New Plymouth.The crash was reported to Police at 7.10pm and involved several cars.Devon Road is closed between De Havilland Drive and Corbett Road, including access to Airport Drive/New Plymouth Airport.At this stage there is no information regarding injuries but an update will be provided as soon as that information is available.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Serious Crash, Longbeach Road, Willowby

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on Longbeach Road near Winslow Willowby Road, Willowby, Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter is enroute.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre   Sou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

SK chair, others to face road-related law violation charges

SEVERAL youths, including a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Malita, Davao Occidental, who were seen in a viral video over road-related law violations and reckless driving incident along the Coastal Road in Bago Aplaya, earlier this month will be put under custody in Davao City’s police offices for different charges......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Illegal road works?: Alarm raised over road development within watershed areas in Barangay Carmen

A DAVAO City Councilor has raised concerns regarding road construction within the watershed areas of Barangay Carmen, Baguio District......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Never too late for a nonagenarian to be agrarian beneficiary

At 92 years old, Malasaga was the oldest recipient in Region 8 of individual land titles handed by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Diokno turns over DOF helm to Recto

Secretary Ralph Recto started the ball rolling as he formally took over the helm of the Department of Finance, with former DOF chief and now Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno handing over the agency in a simple ceremony yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

DA not limiting meat importers – farmers’ group

A farmers’ group is slamming meat importers over their threat of higher pork prices......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Cotabato farmers get rice, corn seeds, banana plantlets

Up to 618 Muslim and Christian farmers, among them former members of local armed groups, each got over the weekend hybrid corn seeds, fertilizers and other farm inputs from the Cotabato provincial government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024