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Newly Certified Lead Safe Paints Launched at Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition
14 March 2024, Pasay City/Quezon City. The thriving paint industry in the Philippines marked another milestone with the launch today of duly certified Lead Safe Paint (LSP) products at the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition, or the WORLDBEX 2024. The event was graced by government, industry, and civil society leaders, as well as by basketball players from the.....»»
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......»»
95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding
Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»
Cagayan heat index to rise 42 0C
The heat index in parts of Cagayan today may reach a dangerous level of 42 degrees Celsius, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Quakes rock Cagayan, Southern Leyte
Earthquakes of magnitudes 4.7 and 4 jolted the provinces of Cagayan and Southern Leyte, respectively, yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
Sinulog 2024 grand parade traffic scheme
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinulog grand ritual showdown is around the corner, and the preparation for the traffic scheme on Sinulog day is in full swing. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will be opening F. Vestil St. as a one-way traffic to enter the entrance of the South Road Properties (SRP). READ: LIST:.....»»
GTA 6 Delay Possible as Rockstar Pushes Staff Back to Office
One of the most highly anticipated games in history, Grand Theft Auto VI, may face delays in its release, potentially pushing its launch from 2025.....»»
Japan rocket explodes seconds after launch
Space One’s much-anticipated launch of its ‘Kairos’ rocket ended in disaster today as the rocket suffered a catastrophic failure shortly after lift-off in western Japan......»»
Vismotor Corporation’s Motorcycle Giveaway: Winners Ride Away with Prizes!
Multi-brand motorcycle dealer in the Visayas, Vismotor Corporation, held the grand raffle of its “Apply & Win a Motorcycle” promo at its headquarters in Vismotor Honda 3S Shop, Carmel Drive Kalubihan, Talamban, Cebu City on April 8, 2024. The grand raffle event showcased Vismotor Corporation’s commitment to offering the best motorcycle brands and its dedication.....»»
Muslims pray wars to end, want grand mosque for Cebu
Muslims pray wars to end, want grand mosque for Cebu.....»»
Grand Lotto pot to hit P204.5 million tonight
The Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot is estimated to reach P204.5 million by tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said yesterday......»»
Grand Lotto pot to hit P204.5 million tonight
The Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot is estimated to reach P204.5 million by tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said yesterday......»»
Grand Lotto pot to hit P204.5 million tonight
The Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot is estimated to reach P204.5 million by tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said yesterday......»»
Grand Lotto pot to hit P188.5 million tonight
The Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot is expected to reach P188.5 million by tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said yesterday......»»
‘Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza’ TikTok Singing Contest Grand Finals: A resounding success
The inaugural “Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza” TikTok Singing Contest, an electrifying celebration of talent and creativity, reached its pinnacle with the Grand Finals held at Viva Café in Cyberpark Tower 1, Araneta City in Quezon City......»»
Grand Lotto pot to hit P166 million tonight
The Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot is estimated to reach P166 million by tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said yesterday......»»
PLDT and Smart amplify Grand Sinulog 2024
PLDT and Smart amplify Grand Sinulog 2024.....»»
REPLAY: Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown
REPLAY: Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown.....»»
Mandaue City opts out of Sinulog grand parade
Mandaue City opts out of Sinulog grand parade.....»»