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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......»»
Daluz board out; LWUA takes over MCWD
Daluz board out; LWUA takes over MCWD.....»»
NBA: Mavericks take 3-2 series lead vs Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY— Luka Doncic stopped worrying about calls and just played. It worked. He scored 31 points in a triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Doncic didn’t voice his displeasure with the officials nearly as much.....»»
NBA: Pacers hold off Bucks in OT, take 2-1 lead
Tyrese Haliburton drove for the game-winning basket as the Indiana Pacers held off a late Milwaukee charge to beat the Bucks 121-118 in overtime on Friday and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. Haliburton delivered a triple-double of 18 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists to help the Pacers withstand.....»»
Belga steps up for Rain or Shine with 1st career triple-double
With injuries to rookie big men Keith Datu and Luis Villegas, Beau Belga continues to be the anchor in the middle for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Philippine Cup......»»
PSL: Biñan, Davao Occi win; Arboleda posts triple-double in 1Munti victory
Biñan turned on its defensive switch early then held a late uprising from Caloocan before winning, 84-69, to move on top of the team standings again in the PSL President’s Cup at the Caloocan Sports Complex......»»
Jimmy Butler serves up 16th triple-double as Heat top Wemby, Spurs
In a game featuring statistical oddities, Heat star Jimmy Butler racks up the numbers against rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.....»»
Flower prices seen to increase ahead of Valentine’s Day
According to some vendors, flower prices might double or triple next week, citing the anticipated high demand and steep prices of suppliers......»»
NBA: Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey
MIAMI — Udonis Haslem averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in his career. He never made an All-Star team. Never had a triple-double. Never signed anything close to a max contract. Never even won a player of the week award. The stats might seem ordinary. Yet to the Miami Heat, he’s forever legendary. The Miami.....»»
Thirdy Ravena impresses anew as San-En keeps hot streak going
After falling one point short of a triple-double, Thirdy Ravena delivers once again to help the San-En NeoPhoenix notch their eighth straight win in the Japan B. League.....»»
Lakers rip Mavs, returning Luka
The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a near triple-double from Anthony Davis, spoiled Luka Doncic’s return from injury with a convincing 127-110 NBA victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday......»»
Thirdy Ravena flirts with triple-double in San-En’s 7th straight win
Thirdy Ravena sets career-highs in rebounds and assists as the San-En NeoPhoenix edge the Toyama Grouses to remain at the top of the Japan B. League standings.....»»
Sarah Lahbati nagsalita na tungkol sa ka-date sa HK: I am single!
IPINAGDIINAN ng aktres at celebrity mom na si Sarah Lahbati na single na single siya ngayon matapos silang maghiwalay ng asawang si Richard Gutierrez. Aware si Sarah sa viral photo niya kasama ang isang lalaking foreigner na kuha nang magbakasyon siya kamakailan sa Hong Kong. Marami ang nagpalagay na ang naturang non-showbiz guy sa litrato.....»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
Sarah Lahbati spotted na may kasamang afam sa HK, may bagong lovelife?
MAY bagong chismax ang showbiz insider na si Ogie Diaz patungkol sa aktres na si Sarah Lahbati. Ayon kay Ogie, spotted na may kasamang lalaki si Sarah sa isang restaurant sa Hong Kong. Ang mga litrato na nakuha ng talent manager-vlogger ay ipinadala raw sa kanya ng isang fan at tagasubaybay ng kanyang “Showbiz Update”.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 31
JAKARTA -- The authorities of Indonesia's Batam Island officially started on Sunday the operation of direct shipment from Batuampar Port to China's Guangzhou and Shenzhen to boost trade between the two countries. The direct shipping service was initiated by Persero Batam and the Batam Concession Agency in collaboration with SITC International Holdings, a Hong Kong-based shipping logistics company. (Indonesia-Chi.....»»
Airports and trains
Over breakfast some years back, in one of those times I had the opportunity to sit down with tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA, together with a small group of fellow journalists, he talked about the importance of having an airport express similar to Hong Kong’s much-touted MTR which connects the airport to the rest of the city. .....»»
GCash sets sights on further international expansion
With GCash Overseas, Filipinos in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia can now download and use the GCash app, whether they have Philippine SIMs or local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live......»»
Elijah Woods on first-ever Asia tour, ‘loving’ Filipino fans
Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Elijah Woods (stylized as elijah woods) is bringing to Asia his ilu 24/7, 365 tour. The series of shows will commence on May 13 in Singapore and travel through Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo and Taipei......»»
Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law after years of protests
The government announced today a new policy aimed at promoting the usage of renewable energy in businesses and households across the country. The policy includes.....»»