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Government tackling high construction costs
The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»
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......»»
Multi-awarded police intelligence agent killed in General Santos ambush
A police intelligence agent based in Carmen, Cotabato province, credited for his accomplishments in locating members of local terrorist groups wanted in courts for heinous crimes, died in an ambush in General Santos City at about dusk Sunday......»»
City offices assist Matina Aplaya fire victims
TEAMS from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), and the City Health Office (CHO) attended to the needs of the families affected by the fire incident at Purok Del Carmen, Matina Aplaya in Davao City on Tuesday evening, February 13, 2024......»»
Rescued
Residents hit by flooding caused by continuous heavy rains this week are brought to safety by rescuers in Carmen, Davao del Norte on 2 February 2024. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»
One Meralco plants 125,000 mangroves on World Wetlands Day
One Meralco Foundation the social development arm of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), celebrates this year’s World Wetlands Day by planting and nurturing 125,000 native mangroves in Del Carmen in Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte......»»
Philippines, France partner for IP protection, capacity building
The Philippines has partnered with France to undertake activities to promote intellectual property protection and for capacity building, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines......»»
P35.99-M new school building to rise in Zambo west
P35.99-M new school building to rise in Zambo west.....»»
To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji.....»»
1 dead, 1 injured in Philippine capital fire
MANILA, May 5 (Xinhua) -- One female was killed and another adult injured in a fire that broke out in Manila City on Sunday, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. Firefighter Charles Bacoco told reporters that the fire broke out around 9:30 a.m. local time, trapping the sleeping bedridden woman inside a building. Bacoco said the fire started at a residential building at the back of a hotel owned by the vict.....»»
The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!
The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!.....»»
Baguio City withdraws parking building plan
Listening to public uproar, the Baguio City government said that it will forgo plans to put up a parking building on a city-owned lot adjacent to the PFVR gym and Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School at Military Cut-off barangay in the city......»»
Toledo City to construct 10-story building as part of National Housing Program
Toledo City to construct 10-story building as part of National Housing Program.....»»
UP-Diliman renames marine science building
The University of the Philippines has renamed the UP Diliman Marine Science Institute (MSI)’s building as the Edgardo D. Gomez Hall, after the national scientist who founded the institute......»»
Globe seeks removal of lease fees on in-building telco facilities
Globe Telecom Inc. is seeking for the removal of lease fees on in-building telco facilities to support the push for inclusive connectivity......»»
Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities
Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities.....»»
Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities
Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities.....»»
Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities
Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities.....»»
Capitol: Nothing would be destroyed in building new provincial government center in Balamban
Capitol: Nothing would be destroyed in building new provincial government center in Balamban.....»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»