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New FAA report highlights ‘disconnect’ at Boeing surrounding safety culture

A recent report commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has shed light on safety issues at Boeing, one of the world’s leading aerospace companies......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

NLEX opens traffic safety hub in Pampanga

The North Luzon Expressway has inaugurated a road traffic safety hub and park in Mabalacat City in this province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Safety nets in place for medical cannabis

A bill in the House of Representatives that allows marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes will incorporate safety nets to prevent aggravating the country’s problems on drug abuse......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

TikTok reiterates commitment to safety

Short-form video platform TikTok has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of young users through “age-appropriate experiences and controls,” which aim to establishing safe and inclusive space for all......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 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

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats

PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Toledo battle San Juan in PCAP All Filipino Conference

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The best teams of the southern and northern divisions will clash tomorrow, Saturday, April 27, in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference. This as the southern division top team, the Toledo-Xignex Trojans, will face the northern division’s top-ranked team, the San Juan Predators in one of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

NPA rebel killed, another nabbed in Northern Samar clash

A New People’s Army rebel was killed while another was arrested following an encounter with government troopers in Barangay Osmeña in Las Navas, Northern Samar early yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Tsunami warning raised for 4 northern Luzon areas following Taiwan quake

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised a tsunami warning over four areas in northern Luzon after a powerful earthquake rattled Taiwan early Wednesday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Indian Coast Guard rebased at northern, southern flanks of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], April 2 (ANI): Two Indian Coast Guard ships have been rebased at northern and southern flanks of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at Diglipur and Campbell Bay respectively. "In a major boost to maritime security in AndamanNicobar islands, @IndiaCoastGuard ships RajtarangRajkiran have been rebased at northernsouthern flanks of Islands at DiglipurCampbell Bay respectively," t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods

Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

A UN agency says it can t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising

A UN agency says it can t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal energy project to rise in Northern Samar town

Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal energy project to rise in Northern Samar town.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Vessel runs aground off Northern Samar; 71 rescued

Seventy-one people were rescued from a roll-on roll-off vessel that ran aground in the waters off Northern Samar on Sunday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

M5.9 earthquake strikes northern Philippines

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northern Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 12:05 p.m. local time, hit at a depth of 10 kilometers, near Pagudpud town in Ilocos Norte.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Metro3rd cities, towns create Northern Central Inter-Local Health Zone

Metro3rd cities, towns create Northern Central Inter-Local Health Zone.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

3 Northern Luzon cities named ‘Asean Clean Tourist Cities’

Three cities in Northern Luzon were recognized as “clean tourist cities” in Southeast Asia......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

The Green Report: The stories of Northern Samar fishers

In this episode, Rappler multimedia reporters Iya Gozum and Michelle Abad talk about the woes and needs of sardine fishers in Northern Samar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024