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JICA leads project to reprocess food waste

The local government of Mandaue, Cebu is working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and two Japanese firms for a feasibility study to convert food waste to energy, soil conditioner or animal feeds to promote a circular economy and fight climate change......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Davao Oriental under state of calamity

The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

8,000 additional motorcycle taxis to operate outside Metro Manila

The 8,000 additional motorcycle taxis will operate outside Metro Manila and no additional units will be allowed to operate within the metropolis, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista clarified over the weekend......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

President Marcos sends best wishes for King Charles’ recovery

President Marcos has joined calls for prayer for the speedy recovery of King Charles, who was recently diagnosed with cancer......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Village chief rewardscouple for missing girl recovery

Village chief rewardscouple for missing girl recovery.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

E-notice provision, other amendments to SARFAESI, DRTA in pipeline to streamline debt recovery

By Vishu AdhanaNew Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): The Ministry of Finance has constituted a committee to determine further amendments to the SARFAESI and DRT Acts, including providing legal cover to e-notice for expeditious debt recovery, sources in the ministry said. The committee held several meetings and discussions are in the "advanced stage," sources told ANI. Last month, the finance ministry held extensive discussio.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Flood resilience across the Wairarapa will be increased thanks to the Government's commitment of more than $8 million across five projects."Today, I am visiting the Wairarapa as part of the Government's 100-day plan to meet with community representatives affected by the 2023 severe weather events to understand what can be done to speed up and simplify recovery efforts," Emergency Management an.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Satellite tech vital in maritime security, disaster mitigation

Officials of the Philippine Navy, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources agreed that space-based technology, such as satellites, have been vital in strengthening maritime security and disaster mitigation in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Residents urged to create “family disaster plans” 

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 04 February) — Disaster-resiliency should start from home and residents, particularly those living in landslide and flood-prone areas, must create their own “family disaster plans” to guide them, the director of the Office of the Civil Defense (OC) in the Davao region said.   Ednar G. Dayanghirang, OCD-Davao director, said part of “family resiliency” […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

D& L sees earnings recovery this year

D&L Industries Inc. expects a recovery in profitability this year after earnings in 2023 fell due to higher interest and depreciation expenses associated with the Batangas plant coupled with the lingering effects of high inflation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Military operation in Iloilo results in recovery of bodies, capture of CNT members

Military operation in Iloilo results in recovery of bodies, capture of CNT members.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Millennials banked on to spur HMO recovery

The Generation Y, colloquially known as the millennials, is expected to help prop up the health maintenance organization sector into recovery as health protection tops their priority list......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DepEd to push for additional benefits for teachers

he Department of Education will push for “additional benefits” for teachers before Congress, amid a pending bill filed by the Makabayan bloc seeking to increase teachers’ monthly salary to P50,000......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Provincial airports get P14 billion for upgrade

The Department of Transportation is allocating P14 billion this year for the development and upgrade of regional airports to support the recovery of domestic tourism......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

20-man USAR team sent to Masara cited

THE City Government of Davao, through the Human Resource and Management Office and the Davao City Hall Employees Association (Dachea), on Monday recognized the efforts of the members of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office's Central 911 Urban Search and Rescue team in the recovery efforts in landslide-hit barangay of Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

RLC posts record P12.1 billion profit in 2023

Robinsons Land Corp. raked in a record profit of P12.06 billion in 2023 as malls gained from the recovery of consumer confidence and spending......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Baciwa-PrimeWater vows to deliver additional water supply

Baciwa-PrimeWater vows to deliver additional water supply.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Executive dep’t proposes additional budget of P963M

Executive dep’t proposes additional budget of P963M.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024