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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

Jimmy Butler returns from 7-game absence, guides Heat past Nets in overtime thriller

Jimmy Butler scored 31 points in a successful return from a sprained toe and hit the go-ahead free throws with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Foreign funds return strongly

After a prolonged absence, global investors are making a notable comeback in the Philippine markets......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Djokovic primed for more success in new era at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic enters the 2024 Australian Open as the last of the 'Big Three' still standing, following the retirement of Roger Federer in 2022 and the continued absence Rafa Nadal due to injury.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Women’s PBA 3×3 set for return

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine women’s basketball scene will get a shot in the arm with the return of the Women’s Philippine Basketball Association (WPBA) 3×3. The WPBA 3×3 comes back after a seven-year absence with six teams including two Gilas squads, in an Invitational tournament set on January 22. “We will include the women’s eliminations in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

PBA women 3x3 makes return

After seven years of absence, the PBA’s 3x3 tournament for women is up for relaunch......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Unless stopped by Palace, PhilHealth premium hike proceeds

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has started implementing the increase in premium contributions this month, in the absence of an order from Malacañang stopping the hike......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

More Latin American states reject Zelensky s peace summit - Izvestia

Mexico and Nicaragua have refused to take part in a "political farce," their diplomatic missions told the outlet Mexico and Nicaragua are the latest nations to refuse to take part in the so-called 'Ukraine peace summit' organized by Switzerland, Izvestia newspaper reported on Friday. Earlier, Brazil and Argentina anno.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

More Latin American states ignore Zelensky s peace summit - Izvestia

Mexico and Nicaragua are the latest countries to refuse to take part in the "political farce," their diplomatic missions told the outlet Mexico and Nicaragua are the latest nations to refuse to take part in the so-called 'Ukraine peace summit' organized by Switzerland, signaling Kiev's failed attempts to rally Latin A.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJun 7th, 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

Repair work on 2 bridges to take 2 years – MMDA

Repair work on the EDSA-Guadalupe and Lambingan bridges would take at least two years, acting Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Small enterprises take a big step with SM Lanang’s SM4SMEs

Small enterprises take a big step with SM Lanang’s SM4SMEs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

China eyed as Naval exercises take place in South China Sea

China eyed as Naval exercises take place in South China Sea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

NBA: Celtics hold off depleted Cavs to take 3-1 series lead

The Boston Celtics fought off a spirited challenge from short-handed Cleveland Monday, beating the Cavaliers 109-102 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Jaylen Brown added 27 points for the Celtics, who will try to finish off the best-of-seven.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Metro to temporarily take over South Portland Bus Service - Press Herald

Metro to temporarily take over South Portland Bus Service Press Herald.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

First batch of athletes to be feted in 38th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards bared

The Sportswriters Association of Cebu has released the first batch of athletes who will take center stage in the eagerly anticipated 38th SAC-San Miguel Beer (SMB) Cebu Sports Awards, set to take place on May 26 at The Terraces of Ayala Center Cebu. The gala event will commence at 4 p.m. Special citations in basketball.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Israeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt

Israeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

PBA D-League- Puno, Calimag take charge as San Beda staves off CEU scare, forces semis decider

PBA D-League: Puno, Calimag take charge as San Beda staves off CEU scare, forces semis decider ABS-CBN News.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Thousands of runners take part in Manila leg of MILO Marathon

Thousands of runners take part in Manila leg of MILO Marathon ABS-CBN News.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024