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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

Basak San Nicolas fire: House destroyed, P1.2M worth of properties lost

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An estimated total of P1.2 million worth of properties were destroyed after a two-storey house in Dapdap Extension, Baragy Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City was engulfed in flames on Thursday morning, January 11, 2023. According to the Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO), the fire broke out at 11:48 a.m. in a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Nursing student killed after SUV flips over in Balamban road accident

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A nursing student died after the sport utility vehicle she was driving with 10 of her classmates onboard, flipped over while she tried to evade another vehicle in Barangay Gaas, Balamban town in western Cebu on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024. The road accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. along the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Agusan del Norte residents rebuild lives after armed conflict

A team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited Barangay Puting Bato in March 2023 to assess the condition of the displaced people......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Agusan del Norte residents rebuild lives after armed conflict

A team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited Barangay Puting Bato in March 2023 to assess the condition of the displaced people......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

UP further bolsters future, stashes hitters Yesha Noceja, UAAP HS MVP Kianne Olango

UP continues to rebuild its women's volleyball team from the ground up, adding high school champion spikers Yesha Noceja and former UAAP MVP Kianne Olango to its growing prospects stash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

It’s a book sail! Floating book fair Doulos Hope is sailing around the PH

Ready to embark on your reading journey? Here's what to expect from the international floating library that's heading to Manila, Batangas, and La Union!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

'SerbisyoBandera: 72-anyos ginawang ‘community library’ ang bahay sa Makati

ISA lang naman ang misyon sa buhay ng 72-year-old na si Mang Nanie mula sa Makati City. ‘Yan ay matulungan ang maraming mahihirap na kabataan sa pamamagitan ng libro! Yes, yes, yes mga ka-Bandera, hindi superpowers ang kailangan ni Mang Nanie upang matupad ang kanyang layunin – kundi napakaraming libro. Sa naging interview with INQUIRER.net,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

DepEd condemns brutal killing of 10-year-old student in South Cotabato

The Department of Education condemned the killing or a preadolescent student from the province of South Cotabato while going home from school, stating that there's "no place for such brutality in society." .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Cavite student activist decries harassment

On May 3, Tarra’s parents were again approached by people claiming to be from NTF-ELCAC, including a so-called“supervisor. They showed photos of Tarra participating in various activities and insisted on personally speaking to Tarra out of fear that he might “go to the mountains.” They said that on their next visit, they would like to speak to his parents again with forms and documents for them to sign. The post Cavite student activist decries harassment appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Drug busts net student, 2 others

Drug busts net student, 2 others.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

USLS Communication student advocates for animal welfare

USLS Communication student advocates for animal welfare.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Mga chinese student kinonek sa ‘pastillas’ scam

Maaaring konektado sa pastillas scam ang pagdagsa ng mga estudyanteng Chinese sa lalawigan ng Cagayan, ayon kay Senadora Risa Hontiveros. The post Mga chinese student kinonek sa ‘pastillas’ scam first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

DepEd condemns Batangas student’s slay

The Department of Education has called for swift justice for a female Grade 8 student who was shot dead on her way to school in Barangay Banyaga in Agoncillo, Batangas on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Film student’s graphic novel wins top prize at Young Creatives Challenge

Film student Sanny Villafranca entered his work, The Girl and The Tamaraw, in the graphic novel category of the recently concluded Young Creatives Challenge......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader

“The willful killing of Peralta by the military, who was unarmed at the time of her arrest, is a war crime that can never be justified under any circumstance. This is a blatant violation of (the IHL),” GABRIELA secretary general Clarice Palce said in a separate statement. The post Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Missing student found with face wrapped in tape

A female college student who was reported missing on Monday was found alive with her face wrapped in packing tape and her hands and feet tied......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild

Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild

Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Islamic religion student slain near scene of deadly Maguindanao Sur ambush

Relatives want an extensive probe on the brutal killing of a 16-year-old Islamic religion student, found dead on Monday in Barangay Tuayan in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur near where four soldiers were fatally ambushed by local terrorists the day before......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024