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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated News8 hr. 3 min. ago

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 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

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.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

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......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

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......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Murder case filed vs owner of SUV in hit-and-run incident

Murder case filed vs owner of SUV in hit-and-run incident.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024