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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......»»
Fire razes 9 classrooms, principal’s office in Sapangdaku school
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Thursday dawn fire burned down at least nine classrooms and a principal’s office in a school in a mountain barangay here. Firefighters in Cebu City responded to the alarm raised at Napo Elementary School in Brgy. Sapangdaku, Cebu City at 2:56 a.m. The blaze hit one of the school buildings,.....»»
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......»»
School break
Two weeks ago a young mother I know was abruptly informed that the “Kiddie 1” classes of her three-year-old daughter, which were supposed to be until next month, were over for the school year......»»
DepEd open to early return to June-March academic year
Acceding to a clamor for an immediate return to the old school calendar due to extreme heat, the Department of Education yesterday said it has suggested to President Marcos to end the coming school year 2024-2025 in March 2025 and start the succeeding school year by June......»»
BSP seen to cut rates by 100 bps this year
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is seen slashing interest rates by as much as 100 basis points this year as easing inflation could support the growth of the country’s banking sector in the next two years, Fitch Ratings said......»»
Manila-based shipping firm eyes resumption of Davao-Lupon ferry services
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/February 20) – A Metro Manila-based shipbuilding company is eyeing to resume the Davao City – Lupon, Davao Oriental ferry boat operation in October, a City Council official said Tuesday. Councilor Conrado Baluran, Committee of Transportation and Communications chair, said that shipping firm Pinoy Catamaran proposed the possibility of servicing the stalled ferry […].....»»
Strong Group eyes 4-0 record in Dubai
Strong Group Athletics tries to zero in on a group sweep when it tackles Beirut Sports Club in the resumption of its campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship today at the Al Nasr Club......»»
DepEd confirms gradual return to old academic calendar
A Department of Education director confirmed that starting next school year, schools will be having an earlier class opening as part of the department's gradual revert to the old academic calendar......»»
Higit 100 katao dinukot ng armadong grupo sa Nigeria
HIGIT sa 100 katao ang dinukot ng mga armadong lalaki nang salakayin ng mga ito ang tatlong nayon sa hilagang-kanluran ng Nigeria noong Sabado. The post Higit 100 katao dinukot ng armadong grupo sa Nigeria first appeared on Abante......»»
Enrile 100-anyos na ngayong V-Day, tatanggap ng P100k cash gift
NGAYONG Valentine’s Day, February 14, ipinagdiriwang ni Chief Presidential Legal Counsel at dating Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile ang kanyang ika-100 kaarawan. Kaya naman isa siya sa mga Pinoy na magse-celebrate ng kanilang 100 years ngayong taon na makakatanggap ng P100,000 centenarian cash gift, base na rin sa nakasaad sa Centenarians Act of 2016. Ayon sa Centenarians.....»»
Bomb threat cancels classes at Quezon province school
Classes at a criminology school in Tiaong, Quezon province were canceled after a student received a bomb threat on Friday night......»»
TikTok Shop Launches TikTok Shop Business School to Help Digitize Filipino Entrepreneurs
TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs attended, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and […].....»»
Albay eyes 100 percent RE shift by 2030
The province of Albay in the Bicol Region said it plans to shift to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 to address power outages during extreme weather events......»»
What’s gov’t’s next move on peace talks resumption?
At the start of December 2023, I wrote in this space that “an atmosphere of optimism pervaded the nation.” It was spurred by the joint announcement by the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) of an agreement to return to peace negotiations, possibly to begin in the first quarter of 2024......»»
Palarong Pambansa 2024: DepEd removes pre-qualifying tournament
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Department of Education (DepEd) Assistant Secretary for Field Operations, Dr. Francis Cesar Bringas, has officially announced that the Pre-Qualifying Tournament of the Palarong Pambansa was only a one-time event. Bringas said the holding of the Pre-Qualifying Tournament will no longer be included in this year’s Palaro that will be held in.....»»
VP Sara ayaw apurahin balik sa lumang school calendar
Tinabla ni Vice President at Education Secretary Sara Duterte ang kahilingan na ibalik agad sa Hunyo ang pagbubukas ng School Year 2024-2025 dahil mababawasan ang pahinga ng mga guro at estudyante. The post VP Sara ayaw apurahin balik sa lumang school calendar first appeared on Abante......»»
Completing the story for senior high school
A few weeks ago, I had written about senior high school and what many of us, particularly the learners affected in such grade levels, could expect in the coming school year as SHS students undergo a transition or, better said, an adjustment to some notable changes......»»
Interview: ISU chief hails next generation stars rising at Gangwon 2024
GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The next generation stars in ice skating are rising at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, chief of the global skating governing body has said. "Next-generation stars can compete [at a] global level. Just like many other sports, this is an event where we get to see the rising stars, the next generation stars," Kim Jae-youl, president of the International Skati.....»»
US war vet, 100, to marry sweetheart, 96
Americans Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin promise their courtship is “better than Romeo and Juliet” – he is 100, she’s 96, and they marry next month in France, where the groom-to-be served during World War II......»»