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Philippine landslide death toll almost doubles to 27: official

The death toll from a landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines nearly doubled to 27 on Friday, officials said, as rescuers retrieved more bodies from the mud.  The number of people missing from Tuesday's landslide in Masara in the mountainous province of Davao de Oro on Mindanao island fell to 89 from more than 100, while the number of injured rose to 32, the latest figures from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll almost doubles to 27: official

The death toll from a landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines nearly doubled to 27 on Friday, officials said, as rescuers retrieved more bodies from the mud.  The number of people missing from Tuesday's landslide in Masara in the mountainous province of Davao de Oro on Mindanao island fell to 89 from more than 100, while the number of injured rose to 32, the latest figures from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 15, with 110 missing

MANILA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 15, with 110 remaining missing, authorities said Friday. In a statement, the Maco municipal government said 31 have been rescued from the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town that buried several houses and two buses that.....»»

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Death toll from Chile’s wildfires reaches 131

Death toll from Chile’s wildfires reaches 131.....»»

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Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 15, with 110 missing

MANILA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 15, with 110 remaining missing, authorities said Friday. In a statement, the Maco municipal government said 31 have been rescued from the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town that buried several houses and two buses that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Davao de Oro landslide death toll now 11

The death toll from a landslide in Barangay Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro on Wednesday increased to 11 after four more bodies were recovered yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Death toll from Laguna fireworks factory blast now 5

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City, Laguna on Thursday has increased to five......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Death toll in flooding, landslides in Philippines climbs to 15

MANILA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The death toll due to landslides and severe flooding in the Davao region in southern Philippines has climbed to 15, official data showed on Sunday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that 13 people died in Davao de Oro province and two in Davao City. The agency also said that at least five people were injured. The agency said over 83,000 fam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Death toll in flooding, landslides in Philippines climbs to 15

MANILA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The death toll due to landslides and severe flooding in the Davao region in southern Philippines has climbed to 15, official data showed on Sunday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that 13 people died in Davao de Oro province and two in Davao City. The agency also said that at least five people were injured. The agency said over 83,000 fam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Death toll in Davao de Oro landslide now 10

The death toll from a landslide that hit a mining area in Monkayo, Davao de Oro has risen to 10......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Davao de Oro landslide death toll rises to 90

Lea Añora, a member of Maco municipal government’s “Management of the Dead and the Missing” unit, said the figure includes “complete bodies and body parts.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Families face uncertainty as search continues for 49 missing in Davao de Oro landslide

(1st UPDATE) As the death toll rises to 10, search and rescue workers race against time as they resume operations to look for signs of life at the mining village of Masara in Maco town, Davao de Oro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines amid flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people and injured five others, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday. Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Death toll in Davao, Caraga due to effects of shear line rises to 16

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday reported that the affected regions had 10 confirmed casualties and six yet to be verified. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines amid flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people and injured five others, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday. Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

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

Gaza war: Death and ruins at shattered Al-Shifa hospital

Hundreds of people stared at the smoke-blackened ruins of Gaza’s biggest hospital on Monday, horrified by the damage and death left behind by a fierce two-week battle between militants and Israeli troops. The crowd stood amid debris and large mounds of dirt at the foot of a shell-pocked five-story building in the sprawling Al-Shifa complex.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12

Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024