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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

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

News on China s actions in WPS need to shift focus

MEDIA FOLLOWED recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels engaged in maneuvers to block patrol boats of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on February 12. The news on February 17 also reported the disturbing allegation of China's use of cyanide, causing damage to the resources and the waters of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal.Although China's harassment of Philippine vessels a.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Romualdez pinakikilos mga gov’t agency sa baha

Kakausapin ni Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez ang mga miyembro ng Gabinete ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos upang paghandaan ang posibleng pagbaha sa Metro Manila at iba pang panig ng bansa kaugnay ng paparating na La Niña. The post Romualdez pinakikilos mga gov’t agency sa baha first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings

Continuing killings, repression, and the prevailing impunity in the Philippines are among the key findings reported by human rights group Amnesty International (AI)-Philippines. The post Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DENR leads Earth Day cleanup at gov t center

DENR leads Earth Day cleanup at gov t center.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

‘P20 per kilo of rice possible if gov’t aggressive in subsidizing farmers’

‘P20 per kilo of rice possible if gov’t aggressive in subsidizing farmers’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Solo parents receive assistance from gov t

Solo parents receive assistance from gov t.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Esmi ng ex-gov’t exec inalila mall staff

Mistulang ginawang kasambahay ng asawa ng dating government official ang isang staff ng department store nang mag-shopping ito ng kanyang mga gamit. The post Esmi ng ex-gov’t exec inalila mall staff first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Bersamin tinukuran suspensiyon vs Davao del Norte gov

Itinanggi ni Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin na hindi binigyan ng due process si Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib bago ito pinatawan ng suspensiyon. The post Bersamin tinukuran suspensiyon vs Davao del Norte gov first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Marcos bans gov’t officials from using sirens, blinkers

Marcos bans gov’t officials from using sirens, blinkers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Davao del Norte gov sinuspinde ng Palasyo

Sinuspinde ng Office of the President si Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib dahil sa reklamo ng grave abuse of authority at oppression. The post Davao del Norte gov sinuspinde ng Palasyo first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Angeles City gov t to plant 50K seedlings in watershed

Angeles City gov t to plant 50K seedlings in watershed.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Pregnant Kapampangans get assistance from gov t

Pregnant Kapampangans get assistance from gov t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

AC gov t to strengthen child protection policies

AC gov t to strengthen child protection policies.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

BARMM gov’t condemns ambush-slay of 4 soldiers

BARMM gov’t condemns ambush-slay of 4 soldiers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Masantol residents get cash aid from local gov t

Masantol residents get cash aid from local gov t.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

UST eyes first-round sweep in UAAP women s volleyball - pna.gov.ph

UST eyes first-round sweep in UAAP women's volleyball pna.gov.ph.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings

Human rights group Karapatan urged the governments of Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns on the “dire lack of accountability and the continuing killings in the Philippines” as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit in the said countries. The post Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

40K seniors to get P1K, vitamins from city gov t

40K seniors to get P1K, vitamins from city gov t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024