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Wasting our resources

I can with all honesty attest to the fact that during my entire career as a business journalist, we as a nation continue to waste our natural resources and that our farmers, miners, loggers, fishermen and most of the working population do not properly exploit the benefits and enjoy the rewards that our resources have provided us with......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons

Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Appa the rescue dog commended

APPA, the Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM) search and rescue (SAR) working dog, was recently commended for his heroic skills after locating more than 10 cadavers and a three-year-old child survivor in Masara landslide......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Search and Rescue Dog

Vice President Sara Duterte awards the Coast Guard Bronze Cross Medal to CG PO2 Alfie Baba and Search and Rescue Dog Appa on Wednesday (21 February 2024) at the Sasa Wharf in Davao City. PO2 Baba and Appa helped find alive the three-year old girl, Sheila “Chinchin” Malacaste, in the rubble of the Masara landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Resilient facilities, adequate rescue assets, among priorities in DRRM, says OCD chief

Resilient facilities, adequate rescue assets, among priorities in DRRM, says OCD chief.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians

Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Miracle rescue nearly 60 hours after Davao de Oro landslide

The rescue of a child on Friday nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has been hailed as a "miracle" after searchers had given up hope of finding anyone alive......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Pumpboat naaberiya; menor na-rescue

Pumpboat naaberiya; menor na-rescue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Himamaylan gets new rescue vehicles from SGLG

Himamaylan gets new rescue vehicles from SGLG.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Restarting Business Operations After a Break

Taking a break from business operations can be a double-edged sword. While a hiatus, due to the recently concluded Holy Week, for example, may provide much-needed time for rejuvenation; the prospect of reigniting the flame and resuming operations can be daunting. However, with the right mindset and strategic approach, this transition can serve as the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Dito ramps up operations

After investing nearly $1 billion to build up its network and as it nears its compliance by the fifth year of its operations to provide the mandated 84 percent connectivity to its target population by the middle of this year, Dito Telecommunity is ramping up commercial operations to finally monetize and gain it rightful share of the market, according to Eric Alberto, president and CEO of Dito......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

NTC orders SMNI to stop operations indefinitely

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered an indefinite suspension of the operations on Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) radio and television stations. In an order dated Jan. 18, the NTC ordered Swara Sug Media Corporation, the business name of SMNI, to cease and desist its operations pending a hearing and final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Halving arrives for bitcoin miners

The bitcoin market on Friday engineered the "halving" of the reward for operating the cryptocurrency, a much-anticipated step designed to limit production and boost the digital money......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

‘Miners and anays’ – anti-business

From jeepney modernization to issues involving the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, both houses of Congress are now investigating the mechanics of the jeepney modernization program and the franchise of the NGCP......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues

MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll rises to 54

MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 54, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for 63 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles, and dozens of people. The Maco town disaster prevention office said at least.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues

MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll rises to 54

MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 54, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for 63 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles, and dozens of people. The Maco town disaster prevention office said at least.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Village chief rewardscouple for missing girl recovery

Village chief rewardscouple for missing girl recovery.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024