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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

DOJ to help build case vs West Philippine Sea cyanide fishing

The Department of Justice will support relevant agencies in gathering evidence and building a case against individuals, allegedly Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen, who are using cyanide at Panatag Shoal, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Binoldyak ng 2 ex-SC justice: Duterte sumuko sa China

Ayon kay dating Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, isinuko ni Duterte ang mga karapatan ng bansa sa Ayungin Shoal dahil sa kasunduan nito sa China. The post Binoldyak ng 2 ex-SC justice: Duterte sumuko sa China first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Where we stand in achieving women in/for justice in Mozambique, according to one High Court judge

To achieve justice, we need more women in the justice system. The recognition of this need is reflected in General Assembly resolution 75/274, which designates 10 March as the International Day of Women Judges.Today, we hear from Elisa Samuel Boerekamp, a High Court judge and the Director of the Centre for Legal and Judicial Training of Mozambique and a champion of equal rights a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

US DOJ pays courtesy call on SC justices

Representatives of the US Department of Justice paid a courtesy call on Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez to discuss partnership opportunities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Go attends new legislative building inauguration in Nueva Ecija

Sen. Bong Go, adopted son of Nueva Ecija, attended the inauguration of the new legislative building of Quezon town in Nueva Ecija on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

ABS-CBN building lights up as BINI drops exciting news

BINI members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena usher in a new era with the announcement of their first EP titled Talaarawan in March. It was done via the momentous lighting event that illuminated ABS-CBN’s ELJ building in vibrant pink, flashing the group’s name in lights last Valentine’s Day......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Retired general, former CA justice among new Palace appointees

President Marcos has appointed a retired police general and a former associate justice of the appellate court to key government posts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Indonesian Vice President to visit New Zealand

Indonesia's Vice President Ma'ruf Amin will visit New Zealand next week, the first here by an Indonesian leader since 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has announced."New Zealand and Indonesia have a strong partnership," Mr Peters says. "The Vice President's visit is an opportunity to discuss how we can strengthen this further, building on 65 years of par.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

UCC to have fifth campus

The University of Caloocan City will have its fifth campus dedicated to programs for medicine and health sciences, Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan said on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

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!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities

Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities.....»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024