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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

Philippines, German central banks partner on capacity-building

The central banks of the Philippines and Germany have formalized their partnership on capacity-building through the signing of a memorandum of understanding......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes

More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Abra, Ilocos Sur evacuees return to their homes after troopers-rebels clash

Villagers who fled after Tuesday morning’s firefight between government troopers and communist rebels along the border of Pilar, Abra and Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur have returned to their homes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

DMCI Homes earmarks P16 billion for capex in 2024

DMCI Homes, the property development arm of the Consunji Group, is allocating around P16 billion in capital expenditures this year to expand its portfolio......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Rebuilding dreams: Permanent homes for Lapu fire victims

Rebuilding dreams: Permanent homes for Lapu fire victims.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Rebuilding of homes in fire-ravaged sitio in Looc, Mandaue not allowed

Rebuilding of homes in fire-ravaged sitio in Looc, Mandaue not allowed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Remaining 36 families refuse to leave homes in Hipodromo

Remaining 36 families refuse to leave homes in Hipodromo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

DMCI Homes putting up 2nd leisure project in Benguet

Following the success of the company’s first leisure property in Batangas, Consunji-led DMCI Homes is developing an eco-agri mountain resort condotel in the town of Tuba, Benguet......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Israel plans to build 3,300 new settlement homes; says it s a response to a Palestinian attack

Israel plans to build 3,300 new settlement homes; says it s a response to a Palestinian attack.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Don Tim Development unveils Daphne New and Daphne Hill Homes in Montebello

The Montebello community in Alfonso, Cavite recently came together to celebrate the blessing of Don Tim Development's latest projects—Daphne New and Daphne Hill homes and the new Clubhouse pool......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Cebu-Based Filipino Homes Launches Global Partners Facility Against Scammers in Real Estate

Cebu-based Filipino Homes intensified its campaign against scammers in buying real estate properties with the launching of their “Global Partners” facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The facility will help in particular Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) or Filipinos living abroad access to right information pertaining to property investments in the Philippines and other related […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

SM Prime unit expands Nasugbu beach homes

SM Prime unit Costa Del Hamilo Inc. is expanding its newest upscale residential community in Nasugbu, Batangas to cater to the growing demand for nature-friendly beach homes......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

WATCH: NHCP unveils historical marker for Negros Oriental’s Capitol building

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Negros Oriental officials unveiled the historical marker to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Negros Oriental Capitol building on Friday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Philippines, France partner for IP protection, capacity building

The Philippines has partnered with France to undertake activities to promote intellectual property protection and for capacity building, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

P35.99-M new school building to rise in Zambo west

P35.99-M new school building to rise in Zambo west.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 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 NewsMay 5th, 2024

The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!

The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024