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Victorias City, NVC ink deal for nutrition program, master plan
Victorias City, NVC ink deal for nutrition program, master plan.....»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
DTI seals lease deal with Filinvest
Gotianun–led property developer Filinvest Land Inc. is supporting the Department of Trade and Industry plan to consolidate its various operating units with a deal to lease the company’s entire Filinvest Buendia building in Makati to the agency......»»
Italy s Dodgy Detention Deal with Albania
Italy's detention deal with Albania breaches international law and is abusive in many aspects, including by potentially creating legal limbo for vulnerable people. Yet, the plan-to detain in Albania people interdicted or rescued by Ital.....»»
Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use
The Philippines has vowed to intensify its measures against tobacco use, in line with an international treaty that seeks to address what it called the “tobacco epidemic.” .....»»
Lonelyville, USA: Three factors that make middle-aged adults in America more likely to be lonely
Middle-aged Americans are facing a loneliness epidemic compared to their European counterparts, a new report suggests. The study, published in the journal American Psychologist, analyzed.....»»
Job generation master plan out in Q4 – NEDA
The National Economic and Development Authority is looking to complete the country’s employment generation master plan in the fourth quarter of the year......»»
MAV suspension plan up for review
The Department of Agriculture plan to suspend the minimum access volume on pork and corn would undergo the scrutiny of the government’s economic cluster, a DA official said yesterday......»»
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......»»
Development plan for MILF’s former main bastion gains support
Town mayors around the erstwhile iconic main enclave of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Maguindanao del Norte are ready to help push forward Malacañang’s 20-year development plan aiming to transform the area into an economic hub......»»
Angono artist Seth Corda paints structures found in nature
An architect by profession, artist Seth Corda continues to blend his technical knowledge with colorful strokes and patterns into his artworks......»»
Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles
The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»
3 snakes rescued in Mandaue City in one week
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – At least three snakes were rescued in Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, this week. Architect Aracelli Barlam, head of the Mandaue City Environment Office (MCENRO), said on Thursday, Feb. 15, that the three snakes rescued and turned over to them have already been brought to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.....»»
Cone takes charge at Gilas
Coach Tim Cone, the chief architect of Gilas Pilipinas’ gutsy rise back to the Asian Games summit after 61 long years, will be in charge of the Nationals’ program moving forward......»»
Vita Coco cements partnership with Philippines in new deal with Century Pacific
Philippine company Century Pacific Food inks a new long-term deal with Vita Coco to help fill the US firm's need for 90 million liters of coconut water over the next five years, as more consumers shift to 'healthier' drinks.....»»
LISTEN: On My Playlist – February 2024
This month’s playlist include song recommendations from Josh Cullen, PABLO & Josue, Apoc The Death Architect, Jikamarie, and Jason Dhakal.....»»
Martial law architect Enrile gets Malacañang birthday bash, P100k cash gift
During his birthday celebration at Malacañang, Enrile, who earns around P189,00 to P211,900 (Salary Grade 30) as chief state counsel, was also handed a centenarian gift of P100,000 by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. .....»»
Serious gaffe
An irate China has dared to wag its finger on our foreign policy chief architect......»»
PCCI cites economic benefits from Philippines-EU FTA
The country’s largest business organization welcomed the announcement of the resumption of the free trade agreement negotiations between the Philippines and the European Union as it expects the deal to bring economic benefits for both parties......»»
SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»