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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Gov t cuts growth target to 6%-7% — NEDA

In a press briefing with the members of the press on Thursday, Balisacan said that the country's economic growth target had been revised following a careful consideration of factors such as the global economic slowdown, rising oil prices and inflation trends......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Badian canyoneering death puts poor communication signal in focus

Badian canyoneering death puts poor communication signal in focus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Businesses focus on worker safety as temperatures rise

Businesses focus on worker safety as temperatures rise.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Edsa People Power Anniv: Marcos asked to focus on fight vs corruption

MANILA, Philippines — The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) has opposed proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution and urged the current administration to instead focus more on people’s needs and eradicating corruption. NCCP’s pronouncements came on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on Sunday under the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Rob Gomez gustong mo-focus una sa trabaho human sa viral text scandal

Gusto una nga mo-focus ni Rob Gomez sa iyang kaugalingon ug sa iyang trabaho samtang nagpa-ayo pa siya sa mga sakit nga kasinati-an nga dala sa viral text scandal sa milabay nga tuig kauban sila si Herlene Budol ug Bianca Manalo. “I think it’s the time to work. It’s the time to find myself. Maybe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Angara: Senate Cha-cha hearings to focus on economy

Senate hearings on Charter change are set for Monday, with discussions to focus on restrictive economic provisions affecting select industries, according to Sen. Sonny Angara, who stressed they would avoid tinkering with elected officials’ term limits......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Jillian pwede nang magkagusto sa lalaki: Pero ang focus ko career at family

PWEDE naman daw magkaroon ng crush at magkagusto sa guy ang Kapuso young actress na si Jillian Ward dahil nasa tamang edad na rin naman daw siya. Pero mas gusto raw munang mag-focus ng lead star ng Kapuso hit afternoon series na “Abot-Kamay na Pangarap” sa kanyang career at pamilya. Natanong kasi si Jillian kung.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

UP Diliman nagbukas ng bagong kurso na naka-focus kay ‘Taylor Swift’

PARA sa mga college students, sino sa inyo ang Swifties? Exciting news! May bagong offering ang College of Mass Communications ng UP Diliman sa Quezon City. Sa Facebook, ibinandera ng nasabing departamento ang special topic na pinamagatang “Celebrity Studies: Taylor Swift in Focus” sa ilalim ng BA Broadcast Media Arts and Studies. Ayon sa post,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

No sugar MAV this year – SRA

The government did not allow the importation of sugar at a lower tariff rate in the current minimum access volume (MAV) year since the country has ample stocks to meet domestic consumption, the Sugar Regulatory Administration said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Maybe no Fed rate cuts in FY24?

A recent CNBC article captured the growing concern that the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut – the infamous “pivot” – might not happen until “at least September”, and discusses a few analysts (including those from Bank of America) who have said that there is “real risk” that the first cut might not even come until March 2025......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

No Khan do: With the favorite in jail and violence rising, Pakistan s elections look like a problem not the solution

National polls held last week resulted in no party securing a clear majority. However, forming a government is not the key challenge   Independent candidates linked to the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former cricketer and prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan - who was jailed weeks before the elections, on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

‘Cha-cha not solution to Philippine economic woes’

Amending certain provisions of the 1987 Constitution is not a guarantee that economic problems in the country will finally be addressed, a research and advocacy group said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

DENR keen on Israeli technology for water supply in island barangays

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is keen on adopting Israeli technology to provide affordable and accessible water to some 65-island barangays whose residents do not have sustainable water supply......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Proposed EU Forced Labor Regulation Should Focus on Workers

European Union governments meeting today in Brussels to discuss a proposed ban on products linked to forced labor, should allow forced labor victims in companies' supply chains to receive remediation. Companies and business associations have called for remediation to be included in the draft.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings

Continuing killings, repression, and the prevailing impunity in the Philippines are among the key findings reported by human rights group Amnesty International (AI)-Philippines. The post Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DENR leads Earth Day cleanup at gov t center

DENR leads Earth Day cleanup at gov t center.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

‘P20 per kilo of rice possible if gov’t aggressive in subsidizing farmers’

‘P20 per kilo of rice possible if gov’t aggressive in subsidizing farmers’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Solo parents receive assistance from gov t

Solo parents receive assistance from gov t.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Esmi ng ex-gov’t exec inalila mall staff

Mistulang ginawang kasambahay ng asawa ng dating government official ang isang staff ng department store nang mag-shopping ito ng kanyang mga gamit. The post Esmi ng ex-gov’t exec inalila mall staff first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024