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Over 600-K affected by shear line in Davao
Over 600,000 people in Davao Region were affected by a shear line, causing unprecedented damage and extensive flooding and landslides. The regional director of the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region emphasized the need to address these issues and called for collaboration to prevent future disasters. The agriculture sector suffered over P50 million in damages, while infrastructure incurred around P25 million in damages. The report also highlighted the impact on road sections, bridges, and houses, with significant assistance provided by OCD-Davao. Plans are underway for a region-wide flooding dialogue and realignment of projects with disaster prevention efforts in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways. Related stories include urging proactive measures in establishing disaster services at barangays and the expedited release of aid for Davao disaster victims......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
P102 million marijuana in balikbayan boxes seized in Manila port
The Bureau of Customs has confiscated five balikbayan boxes containing 82 kilos of marijuana and 1,881 cannabis vape pens valued at P102 million, the BOC repor.....»»
If he gets elected, Yogi Ruiz warns drug traders to leave Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Illegal drug traders were warned by former Bureau of Customs Commissioner (BOC) and former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-7 Director Yogi Felimon Ruiz to leave Cebu City within 30 days if he is elected as mayor in the 2025 local and national elections. This was his promise as he is 100%.....»»
Landbank, BOC streamline payment system
The Bureau of Customs and the Land Bank of the Philippines have teamed up to facilitate a digital payment scheme for various customs processes......»»
BOC revives manual customs declaration form
The Bureau of Customs is moving to revive the use of the manual customs baggage declaration form for all incoming international passengers arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport who fail to fill out an online customs declaration form......»»
BOC: Cases of outright smuggling on the rise
There has been an increase in the number of cases of outright smuggling, the Bureau of Customs said on Friday......»»
BOC creates body to solve trade woes
The Bureau of Customs has established an advisory council that aims to address trade bottlenecks and enhance trade facilitation among importers and business groups amid a changing global environment......»»
BOC rakes in P73 billion in revenues in January
The Bureau of Customs is off to a good start this year after it collected P73 billion in revenues in January on enhanced valuation and improved trade facilitation......»»
BOC intercepts P7 million shabu in car part
The Bureau of Customsrecently prevented the exportation of 1.1 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu valued at P7 million hidden in an automobile part to be sent to New Zealand......»»
Meralco expects higher generation charge this month
Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. said indications point to a higher generation charge this month as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts with several power plants are either offline or running at a reduced capacity......»»
A continuing failure?
Because bringing power plants online from scratch takes at least five years, our current problems with low grid reserves resulting in yellow and red alerts can be blamed on a failure during the Duterte era. But the BBM DOE seems committed to continuing the failed policies......»»
Luzon, Visayas in red, yellow alerts for 2 weeks now
Red and yellow alert levels have been raised across the Philippines, mainly in Luzon and the Visayas, for two weeks now due to some power plants not being operational. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), responsible for the country’s transmission network, extended the red or yellow alert in these regions for longer hours.....»»
NGCP issues yellow, red alerts for Visayas grid; Luzon, Mindanao grids in yellow alert
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines hoisted red and yellow alert statuses over Visayas power grids while the Luzon and Mindanao grids were placed under a yellow alert status on Wednesday......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, April 14
TEHRAN/JERUSALEM -- The following are the latest developments related to Iran's massive drone and missile attack against Israel: A combined attack of dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones from Iran triggered air raid alerts across Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli army said. The projectiles triggered sirens in Jerusalem, the Negev Desert and the Dead Sea in the south, the Israeli-annexed G.....»»
PH authorities issue immigration alerts vs fugitive Arnie Teves
The Department of Justice says an Interpol Blue Notice was also published against Teves. A blue notice is issued 'to locate, identify, or obtain information on a person of interest in a criminal investigation.'.....»»
3 stolen motorcycles used by terrorists recovered in Cotabato town
The police and military together impounded in a joint operation on Friday three stolen motorcycles that local terrorists had reportedly used in transporting home-made bombs from one area to another and in distributing shabu to contacts in different towns in Cotabato province......»»
Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders
Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the ATA and Republic Act No. 10168 or the law on the prevention and suppression of terrorist financing. There are also at least 27 political prisoners charged under both laws. The post Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Slabs from skywalk may be used for footbridges
Slabs from skywalk may be used for footbridges.....»»
In the Philippines, women journalists face sexual harassment, politically-motivated attacks
“Frenchie used to lead the Eastern Vista, where is it now? They used to report the prices of basic commodities of Samar and how it affects the people. No one does that now. It is a big disservice to the poor in the region.” The post In the Philippines, women journalists face sexual harassment, politically-motivated attacks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»