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Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed
A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»
Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues
FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»
Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues
FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»
Tallest Megaworld hotel to rise in Pasig
Real estate giant Megaworld is building the tallest hotel development in its portfolio - a 31-story structure inside the company’s 12.3-hectare ArcoVia City township along C5-Road in Pasig City......»»
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.....»»
Villar backs calls to demolish Chocolate Hills resort
The Captain’s Peak Resort at Chocolate Hills in Bohol should be demolished, according to Sen. Cynthia Villar......»»
KOJC member threatens media with rock outside Quiboloy property
A member of Apollo Quiboloy's Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) threatened journalists with a huge chunk of rock outside one of the latter's properties ahead of a seven-day ultimatum set for the controversial religious leader's arrest......»»
KOJC member threatens media with rock outside Quiboloy property
A member of Apollo Quiboloy's Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) threatened journalists with a huge chunk of rock outside one of the latter's properties ahead of a seven-day ultimatum set for the controversial religious leader's arrest......»»
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......»»
Damaging : Pia Wurtzbach reacts to Miss Universe owner’s viral ‘fake inclusivity’ video
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach shared what she thinks about Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip‘s recent viral leaked video saying that women allowed in the pageant, including moms and plus-sized ones, can join “but cannot win.”.....»»
Owner of loose ostriches indicted
The owner of two ostriches that ran loose in a private subdivision in Quezon City at the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, one of which later died due to alleged extreme stress, was indicted and is set to undergo trial......»»
Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip releases statement following viral leaked video
Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip released a statement about a certain video of her about fake inclusivity. .....»»
Miss Universe queens support Paula Shugart vs pageant s Thai owner
Miss Universe queens showed their support to the organization's former president Paula Shugart in her battle against the pageant's Thai owner Anne Jakrajutatip......»»
Ex-Miss Universe president Paula Shugart to sue pageant s owner over false corruption allegations
Former Miss Universe Organization (MUO) President Paula Shugart is planning to sue the pageant's Thai owner Anne Jakrajutatip after Anne allegedly made false accusations against Shugart......»»
Murder case filed vs owner of SUV in hit-and-run incident
Murder case filed vs owner of SUV in hit-and-run incident.....»»
Police continue to gather evidence on Larumbe hit-and-run case
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Cebu City have taken custody of the SUV believed to be involved in the hit-and-run case that killed Jeslar Uriel Larumbe. But its owner remains a free man as the police continue to determine if he was indeed involved in the hit-and-run case. The vehicle owner, whose name is.....»»
The Daily Guardian: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Potential Interest in Bill Belichick and the Pressing Time Constraint
Title: Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Faces Uncertainty in Coaching Staff Evaluations Subtitle: Potential Shifts in Head Coach Position Add Intrigue to Cowboys’ Future (Word.....»»
Man electrocuted while painting hotel facade in Lapu-Lapu City
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 45-year-old man sustained an injury after he was electrocuted while painting the top facade of a hotel in Sitio Mustang, Baranngay Pusok in Lapu-Lapu City, on Monday morning, April 22, 2024. The victim was identified as Edward Manolong, a welder/painter and a resident of Barangay Ibo. Based on the initial.....»»
AGI rides tourism boom with hotel expansion
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, is bolstering its presence in the hospitality sector with the continuing expansion of its hotel operations in the coming years......»»