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Group wants schools installed with solar panels

The Philippine government should “take drastic measures” to address difficulties faced by students and teachers during the dry and hot season instead of shifting to the old academic calendar, according to a youth climate activism group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

How the sport of running helped these individuals

BADIAN, CEBU— On your marks, get set, go! To all running enthusiasts, athletes, running junkies and those wanting to get into this fitness journey, this is your day. Today, June 5, is Global Running Day, which is celebrated to encourage us to get off our couches and take a quick run or jog. In Cebu,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Elisse Joson shares why it is important to take a day off

Actress Elisse Joson has found a way to take care of not just her outer beauty, but more importantly, her inner beauty and well-being. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Snail-paced justice

It took 13 years for the family of veteran journalist Lourdes Simbulan to get justice for her death in a vehicular accident. People thought justice would be swift since the accident seemed like a cut-and-dried case: a taxi that was taking Simbulan to the UP Ayala Technohub along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City was struck by two buses......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

PPP Center endorses Megawide offer for EDSA busway

The Public-Private Partnership Center has endorsed the unsolicited proposal submitted by Megawide Construction Corp. to operate and maintain the exclusive lane for buses in EDSA......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

QC court convicts bus drivers over death of journalist Chit Estella

Both bus drivers "had the last clear chance to avoid the collision had they exercised reasonable care and precaution in driving their respective buses," the decision said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Davao’s bus system still waiting for funds

As the April 30 deadline for jeepneys to consolidate for the modernized bus system has passed, is Davao City ready to roll out the buses to serve around 800,000 commuters in the city?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Fast solution needed

Public transit is a broad term that includes above-ground trains, subways, buses, trams and even ferries......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

MMDA buses flagged for using EDSA busway

Government vehicles have been flagged again for illegally using the EDSA bus lane......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Davao Metro Shuttle declines offer to manage bus system

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) — The Davao Metro Shuttle Corporation has declined the offer of the City Government of Davao to operate the Davao City Public Transport Modernization Project (DCPTMP), a public mass transportation project that will replace the jeepneys with buses, an executive of the bus company said. In an interview at […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Death toll in Davao de Oro landslide climbs to 27 after burying mining workers

More casualties are being tallied by government officials following a deadly landslide that occused in Maco, Davao de Oro that buried two buses carrying workers of Apex Mining Co., Inc......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 9

MANILA -- The death toll in a landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines on Tuesday has climbed to 27, with 89 remaining missing, authorities said Friday. In an updated statement, the Maco municipal government said 32 have been rescued from the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town and buried several houses and two buses that ferry mine.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated 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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 9

MANILA -- The death toll in a landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines on Tuesday has climbed to 27, with 89 remaining missing, authorities said Friday. In an updated statement, the Maco municipal government said 32 have been rescued from the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town and buried several houses and two buses that ferry mine.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 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

Jeepney drivers in Philippines to go on 3-day strike starting Monday

MANILA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Jeepney drivers in the Philippines will mount a three-day nationwide strike starting Monday to protest the government's plans to remove decades-old jeepneys off the streets. The transport strike, which will run until May 1, has prompted the Department of Education to order all public schools nationwide to resort to online classes on April 29 and 30. The educational directive w.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Coron-Puerto-El Nido? The Funny Lion offers a seven-day expedition across Palawan for its 10th year

The Funny Lion has curated a seven-day expedition across its three destinations in Palawan (Coron, El Nido, and Puerto Princesa) that will take every kind of explorer for beyond-the-ordinary adventures......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Eastridge leads Southwoods by 5, heading to final day

Jhondie Quibol softened Manila Southwoods’ day-long charge with a blistering seven-under-par 65 at the Del Monte Golf Club yesterday, helping Eastridge take a five-point lead into the final round of the 75th Philippine Airlines Men’s Interclub golf team championships......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024