Palestinians brace for Rafah evacuation, Israeli assault plan
More than a million people driven southwards by more than four months of Israeli bombing of Gaza are packed into Rafah and surrounding areas on the coastal enclave's border with Egypt.....»»
Carter Hart Among Players Urged to Cooperate in Sexual Assault Probe, According to Reports
Flyers Goalie Carter Hart and Four Other Players Facing Sexual Assault Charges Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, along with four other players from the 2018.....»»
DENR keen on Israeli technology for water supply in island barangays
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is keen on adopting Israeli technology to provide affordable and accessible water to some 65-island barangays whose residents do not have sustainable water supply......»»
Al-Shifa Hospital raid one of the single largest operations in the war: Israeli military sources
Israeli military sources have hailed the weeklong raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza as one of the most successful operations in the ongoing conflict with.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 8
BEIRUT -- Three Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians were injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes targeting towns and villages in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said that one of the Israeli raids targeted a house in the village of Blida, killing three Hezbollah members, while another raid targeted the town of Baraachit, wounding three ci.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 8
BEIRUT -- Three Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians were injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes targeting towns and villages in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said that one of the Israeli raids targeted a house in the village of Blida, killing three Hezbollah members, while another raid targeted the town of Baraachit, wounding three ci.....»»
Israeli troops open fire at people seeking food
Israeli troops open fire at people seeking food.....»»
Israeli swimmer booed by crowd in sour finish to World Championships
The presence of Israeli swimmers in the Doha World Championships has drawn criticism from some Qatari media outlets and pro-Palestine groups amid Israel's military campaign in Gaza.....»»
Israeli airstrikes killed 10 Lebanese civilians in a single day; Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate
Israeli airstrikes killed 10 Lebanese civilians in a single day; Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate.....»»
Israeli strikes hit outskirts of Syrian Capital
Israeli strikes hit outskirts of Syrian Capital.....»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
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......»»
UN chief calls blocked aid for Gaza a moral outrage
A majority of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are sheltering around Rafah. Though conditions are worse in the north of the strip, the plight of civilians across the territory has deteriorated sharply as the conflict has ground on......»»
Seniors brace for stern Interclub test
With dry fairways conditions promising added roll and yardage, participants gear up for a shootout and at the same time a formidable test when the 75th PAL Seniors Interclub golf team championship is fired off Thursday......»»
Bitcoins Sell The Fact Pullback Came From Exchanges: Kaiko
Title: Analysts Predict Further Price Drop for Cryptocurrencies; Investors Brace for Potential Losses As the cryptocurrency market faces ongoing volatility, analysts are predicting a further.....»»
Ramadan brings no relief as Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza
The first day of Ramadan on Monday arrived like others for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza: stalked by famine and disease, shivering in tents and threatened by bombs more than five months into fighting between Israel and Hamas militants. As the Muslim world welcomed the holy month and its customary daytime fast, many Gazans faced bombardment.....»»
Palestinians fleeing Gaza for Egypt pay thousands to broker
Cross-Border Fleeing from Gaza Becoming More Difficult With rising death toll and the threat of a ground operation by Israel, escaping from Gaza has become.....»»
UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding — Guterres
NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror” after allegations that some refugee agency staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. But Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) after.....»»
Guterres: UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implores governments to continue supporting the UN refugee agency for Palestinians after multiple countries paused funding.....»»
Davao Oriental under state of calamity
The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»
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......»»