Kabankalan City assesses damages of dry spell
Kabankalan City assesses damages of dry spell.....»»
UPMSI-MERF assesses protected areas in Sipaway Island
UPMSI-MERF assesses protected areas in Sipaway Island.....»»
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......»»
AREA ASSESSMENT | DA conducts survey for cloud seeding as dry spell damage in NegOcc reaches P77.7M
AREA ASSESSMENT | DA conducts survey for cloud seeding as dry spell damage in NegOcc reaches P77.7M.....»»
Himamaylan ramps up measures vs effects of dry spell
Himamaylan ramps up measures vs effects of dry spell.....»»
Pagasa: Sugbo mag dry spell na sa tapos sa Pebrero
Pagasa: Sugbo mag dry spell na sa tapos sa Pebrero.....»»
WORST-HIT | Cauayan mulling to declare ‘state of calamity’ due to dry spell
WORST-HIT | Cauayan mulling to declare ‘state of calamity’ due to dry spell.....»»
Cauayan lays out plans for dry spell
Cauayan lays out plans for dry spell.....»»
Capitol prepares funds for farmers affected by dry spell
Capitol prepares funds for farmers affected by dry spell.....»»
OVP plants 5K mangroves in Kabankalan City
OVP plants 5K mangroves in Kabankalan City.....»»
200 Kabankalan students get P1-M educational aid from Guv
200 Kabankalan students get P1-M educational aid from Guv.....»»
CENRO Kabankalan cleans up for ‘Zero Waste Month’
CENRO Kabankalan cleans up for ‘Zero Waste Month’.....»»
Cloud seeding or rain dance?
The effects of El Niño phenomenon, or the long dry spell in our country continue to wreak havoc in our normal daily living. Our neighboring countries Thailand and Bangladesh are likewise not spared from this climate change phenomenon. In the particular situation of the Philippines, the prolonged dry period is precariously affecting both our food and energy security......»»
Davao Region faces dry spell despite weakened El Niño: Pagasa
SOME areas in the Davao Region will continue to experience dry conditions from April to May 2024, with a 60 percent reduction in rainfall, despite the weakened effect of the El Niño phenomenon......»»
308 mln USD stolen in investment, romance scams in 2023 in Japan
TOKYO, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The amount of money stolen in investment scams perpetrated via social media and in online romance scams in Japan totaled 45.52 billion yen (about 308 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, police data showed on Thursday. In 2023, damages from investment frauds using Facebook, Instagram and other social media means amounted to 27.79 billion yen in 2,271 cases reported to police, while damages f.....»»
SC: Disini estate to pay P100 million damages for BNPP
The Supreme Court has affirmed with finality its decision ordering the estate of late businessman Herminio Disini to pay the government damages for the US $2.3 billion mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Bataan......»»
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......»»
El Niño impact: 30M liters of water lost due to dry spell, says MCWD
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The hot season brought by the El Niño has significantly impacted the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) water facility. It was evident in the production of MCWD’s surface water facilities in Barangay Jaclupan in Talisay City and Barangay Lusaran in Cebu City, said MCWD Chair, Lawyer Jose Daluz III, in a.....»»
Netizens turn to dry humor as they give their take on CSBT transfer plan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano netizens resorted to dry humor as they give their take on social media about the plan of the Cebu Provincial government to move the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) from Cebu City to the neighboring Talisay City in the south of Cebu. The CSBT is currently situated along Natalio Bacalso.....»»
El Niño to persist until May, Cebu must brace for dry spell
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public will have to endure the effects of El Niño until May. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration stationed (Pagasa) in Mactan said in their El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Advisory No. 9, that “mature El Niño is expected to continue and show signs of weakening.” “Majority of.....»»
Zamboanga City sets ‘pick-and-go’ traffic scheme dry run
Zamboanga City sets ‘pick-and-go’ traffic scheme dry run.....»»