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RENEWABLE ENERGY | Citicore breaks ground 69-MW solar plant in Silay City
RENEWABLE ENERGY | Citicore breaks ground 69-MW solar plant in Silay City.....»»
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......»»
Beating the housing finance conundrum
Despite the valiant efforts of our secretary for housing, we have failed by a long shot to meet our housing targets for the year......»»
Ayala Land breaks ground for Evo City South District, Technohub
Ayala Land Inc. recently broke ground for Evo City’s second commercial lot and first office building developments in Kawit, Cavite......»»
Citicore breaks ground for Negros solar project
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. has broken ground for a 69-megawatt-peak solar power plant project in Negros Occidental.c.....»»
DoubleDragon breaks ground on new Hotel101 in Spain
DoubleDragon, the property developer owned by Injap Sia and Tony Caktiong, announced that it has already broken ground on its 680-room Hotel101-Madrid and signed a contract for the hotel’s construction with Ferrovial Construction......»»
MGreen unit breaks ground for Nueva Ecija solar plant
Greentech Solar Energy Inc. , a subsidiary of MGreen Renewable Energy Inc., broke ground on an 18.75-megawatt alternating current solar power plant project in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija......»»
Trealva residential community in Midlands West breaks ground
Midlands West, the newest residential district in Tagaytay Highlands, has broken ground for its first community which integrates eco-centric living in a luxury mountain resort environment......»»
Mud After the Flood
Firefighters wash away mud on the road in NHA Bangkal on Friday, January 19, 2024, a day after a flood that swamped a residential area in Bangkal, Davao City on Thursday evening. MindaNews photo.....»»
Introducing native coffee in a tea bag in Cotabato City
For Mrs. Mambai Sapalon-Romasanta, 53, the way powdered native coffee is being sold in Cotabato City is just not presentable. In the public market, for example, ground coffee is being displayed in big mounds out in the open air like the way vendors sell rice. And with the way Cotabateños prepare their coffee—brewing the coffee […].....»»
South Cotabato urges public to patronize MSMEs, buy local products
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The provincial government of South Cotabato has launched a convergence initiative to bring more growth and market opportunities for the province’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Tyronn Jan Villanueva, head of the South Cotabato Economic, Investment and Promotions Center (SCEIPC), said they have launched a series of […].....»»
FACT CHECK | South Cotabato did not declare March 11 a Muslim legal holiday
MindaNews fact-checked a memorandum circulating on Facebook and in Messenger group chats that South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. has declared March 11 a holiday in the province for the observance of Lailatul Isra wal Mi’raj. The memorandum is fake, Tamayo’s office notified the public. The provincial government of South Cotabato has not declared Monday, […].....»»
Chances of finding living victims in landslide not yet determined
THE odds or chances of survival in the Masara landslide had not been determined yet based on the findings and on-the-ground investigation of the emergency personnel and rescuers on ground zero, or the area where the calamity struck......»»
Cotabato: Strong winds, heavy rains destroy 85 houses
COTABATO CITY — In Cotabato province, heavy rains and strong winds that battered Kabacan town amid excruciating heat on Maundy Thursday left 85 houses destroyed, the local disaster office said. Kabacan Mayor Evangeline Pascua-Guzman said four villages were hardest hit by the heavy downpour and what locals believed was mild tornado that started at about.....»»
North Cotabato authorities vow to end risky ‘waswas’ drag race
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Following the horrific illegal drag racing accident at a national highway that killed the rider and an innocent passerby, the provincial government of North Cotabato vowed to end the dangerous motorcycle race, locally called “waswas” and often involving the youth. Former Board Member Shirlyn “Neneng” Macasarte, who represented the […].....»»
From the islands to the mainland, UBJP members flock to Cotabato City to show solidarity
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 19 February) – From the island to the mainland, Sherhan Isa endured the long, backbreaking travel from Jolo, Sulu to be in solidarity with the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), during its general assembly in Cotabato City on Saturday, February 17. […].....»»
Lapu-Lapu City signs agreement with private firm for socialized housing project
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —The Lapu-Lapu City Government has entered into an agreement with a private firm for a socialized housing project in Barangay Calawisan that is scheduled to be realized this year. On Thursday, April 4, Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan and Johndorf Ventures Corporation President/CEO Richard Lim formally signed a Deed of Donation for the.....»»
Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties
Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties.....»»
Spring housing market heating up, but rising rates pose challenges for buyers
The housing market’s spring selling season is anticipated to be more robust this year as inventory continues to increase, a positive sign for buyers looking.....»»
E-motorcyles likely included in review of tax breaks – NEDA
The executive order modifying the tariff rates for electric vehicles will be up for review next week, with the possible inclusion of e-motorcycles in the list of vehicles that benefits from tax breaks......»»