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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 7

TOKYO -- Approximately 5.5 tons of water containing radioactive materials have leaked from equipment at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported Wednesday. At about 8:53 a.m. local time on Wednesday, workers discovered water leaking from the outlet of a device used to purify nuclear-contaminated water during the inspection of the equipment, Fukushima Central Television reported, citing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

DOE orders creation of nuclear energy body

The Department of Energy will soon create a committee dedicated to achieving a 2,400-megawatt nuclear power capacity for the country by 2032......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 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

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

BNPP revival hopes still alive

Hopes for the revival of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant are still very much alive, but the government is also studying its options in case reviving the facility is no longer feasible. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 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

Drug war memorial site launched in Caloocan

A memorial site and columbarium for victims of extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration’s war on illegal drugs was inaugurated at the La Loma Catholic Cemetery in Caloocan yesterday......»»

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Drainage up for flood-free relocation site

Drainage up for flood-free relocation site.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Passion for People: VXI-Davao Finance Center site holds Elysium to celebrate and honor employees

Passion for People: VXI-Davao Finance Center site holds Elysium to celebrate and honor employees.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Misamis Oriental s pilgrimage site closes for tourism upgrade

Misamis Oriental s pilgrimage site closes for tourism upgrade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

P28-M road leads to Pangasinan religious tourism site

P28-M road leads to Pangasinan religious tourism site.....»»

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Camp John Hay Forest bathing site closed due to forest fire

aguio City’s famous “forest bathing” site at the yellow trail of Camp John Hay (CJH) was temporarily shut down after a blaze hit portions near the Voice of America (VOA) compound on Sunday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Apex Mining clarifies landslide outside site, joins rescue efforts

APEX Mining Co. Inc. clarified that the tragic landslide, claiming at least seven lives in Zone 1, Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro on February 6, 2024, occurred outside their mining site jurisdiction......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Super Suroy: Calle Crisologo Unesco World Heritage Site

Super Suroy: Calle Crisologo Unesco World Heritage Site.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site

WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

US Strikes Another Houthi Site in Yemen

The U.S. military carried out an additional strike early Saturday against Houthi positions in Yemen in an effort to protect shipping in the Red Sea, according to U.S. media reports.News organizations citing anonymous sources said the latest strike targeted a radar site that officials said presented a continuing threat to maritime traffic.The strike came a little more than a day after the U.S. and British.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site

WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

US Strikes Another Houthi Site in Yemen

The U.S. military carried out an additional strike early Saturday against Houthi positions in Yemen in an effort to protect shipping in the Red Sea, according to U.S. media reports.News organizations citing anonymous sources said the latest strike targeted a radar site that officials said presented a continuing threat to maritime traffic.The strike came a little more than a day after the U.S. and British.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

SMC launches PHL’s first complete biodiversity offset Site in Bulacan

San Miguel Aerocity, Inc. (SMAI), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), has inaugurated its Saribuhay sa Dampalit project in Barangay Pamarawan, Malolos, Bulacan. This pioneering initiative marks the launch of the Philippines’ first Biodiversity Offset Program (BOP)  — part of the company’s nature-based solutions to building its New Manila International Airport project (NMAI) in ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 25th, 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