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34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

US to provide P70M, logistics support for disaster response in Mindanao

US to provide P70M, logistics support for disaster response in Mindanao.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

U.S. to provide P70M, logistics support for disaster response in Mindanao

U.S. to provide P70M, logistics support for disaster response in Mindanao.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 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

Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12

Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

OCD welcomes partnership with Canada on disaster risk reduction

The Office of Civil Defense and officials of the Canadian embassy held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on OCD’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management on Dec. 21, 2023, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Defense, disaster reduction efforts highlight OCD s Canadian partnership

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Embassy of Canada officials held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on the former’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Marcos activates new disaster command center

President Marcos activated yesterday the Disaster Response Command Centerof the Department of Social Welfare and Development to speed up relief operations during calamities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Lady Tamaraws stay on semis hunt

The Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws continue to inch closer to the last remaining Final Four spot of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament after sweeping the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-19, 25-23, 25-23 Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Lady Tamaraws aim higher as Final Four spot looms

The FEU Lady Tamaraws aren’t content with their place as “best of the rest” after they inched closer to a UAAP Season 86 volleyball Final Four spot with their three-set drubbing of the Adamson Lady Falcons to improve to 6-4 in the standings......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

PBBM dinidiktahan ng partido, first lady – survey

Sa survey ng PUBLiCUS Asia Inc., umaabot sa 20% hanggang 25% ng mga respondent ang naniniwalang dinidiktahan ng kanyang partido at ni First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos ang desisyon ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. The post PBBM dinidiktahan ng partido, first lady – survey first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Lady Tams clip Lady Eagles in pivotal win

The Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws scored a crucial four-set win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 19-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena to strengthen their bid for the Final Four......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Lady Bulldogs maul Lady Warriors for 3rd straight win

There is no stopping the National University Lady Bulldogs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Lady Bulldogs quickly move on from La Salle loss

The National University Lady Bulldogs were quick to recover after their five-game UAAP Season 86 win streak was snapped at the hands of defending champs DLSU Lady Spikers last weekend......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Blue Eagles relish morale-boosting win over Lady Falcons

Ateneo’s grind-it-out four-set win over the Adamson Lady Falcons is a big momentum boost for the Lady Eagles, setter Taks Fujimoto said, as they stay within reach of the Final Four......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Lady Bulldogs disarm Lady Warriors

The Lady Bulldogs cannot be stopped......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Interim coach says Lady Warriors distracted by Yee suspension

The UE Lady Warriors struggled to find their focus as they absorbed a four-set loss to the Adamson Lady Falcons in the first round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Cesafi women’s volleyball: USPF Lady Panthers crowned champions

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Lady Panthers were crowned champions in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 23 women’s volleyball tournament after defeating the University of San Carlos (USC) Lady Warriors in the do-or-die Game 3 on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at the USC Main Campus gymnasium. The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Cesafi women’s volleyball finals: USPF outlasts USC, forces do-or-die game 3 

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Lady Panthers kept their Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) women’s volleyball title bid alive after defeating the University of San Carlos (USC) Lady Warriors in five sets in Game 2 of their Best-of-Three finals series on Saturday, February 3.  The Lady Panthers shocked the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024