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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......»»
EDITORIAL - Striking a balance
With the launch of e-lotto, even the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, which operates the national lottery, surely understands the need to ensure the integrity of the games......»»
SEC Statement on the Hack of Our X Account and the Subsequent False Bitcoin ETF Approval Announcement
Title: SEC Collaborates with Law Enforcement to Combat Threats Promptly In a bid to ensure investor protection and maintain market integrity, the U.S. Securities and.....»»
Groups call for disqualification of judge who issued questionable search warrants
"With her track record of abuse of power and authority, Judge Villavert is unfit to hold any position in the judiciary, let alone be promoted. She is not a person of proven competence, integrity, probity and independence." The post Groups call for disqualification of judge who issued questionable search warrants appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Ejercito files reso calling for probe into alleged doctor – pharma collusion
MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito has filed a resolution calling for an investigation into the alleged connivance of some physicians and pharmaceutical companies in prescribing medicine. “To maintain the honor and integrity of the medical profession, Congress may initiate reforms through legislative measures to protect the best interests of doctors and their patients from.....»»
Skyway safe , being assessed after sinkhole appearance
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said that authorities are checking if the “sinkhole” that appeared on Sales Road in Pasay City affected the integrity of the Skyway. .....»»
Marcos: Duterte-China secret Ayungin agreement could compromise sovereignty
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the agreement between Beijing and former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the West Philippine Sea as a "secret deal," expressing concerns that keeping it undisclosed could compromise Manila's sovereignty and territorial integrity......»»
Roxas and Co went near-ceiling on solar farm speculation
Roxas and Company saw its shares shoot up 49% in yesterday’s trading session, prompting an inquiry from the Capital Markets Integrity Corp. (the market watchdog) for an explanation......»»
Urban Agricultural Council in Baguio City sought
Urban agriculture that could thrive in Baguio City is eyed to reduce poverty, promote ecological integrity and food security......»»
Miss Universe Organization CEO embroiled in ‘fake inclusivity’ issue
The Miss Universe Organization issued an official statement defending its integrity following recent controversies surrounding the Miss Universe pageant......»»
Uphold hard work, integrity, Go urges youth
Sen. Bong Go, an adopted son of Pangasinan, was invited as speaker during a leaders’ summit at the Panpacific University in Urdaneta, Pangasinan on Thursday......»»
China has no say in Batanes military plans — DND
The DND stressed that it is mandated to secure the sovereignty of the Philippines' sovereignty and territorial integrity. .....»»
When truth comes second
Priceless lessons on the most basic traits of honesty and integrity were learned from our forefathers, grandparents, parents, more senior friends, teachers and colleagues......»»
SLAP AGAINST CHACHA
With her hand painted red, a protester symbolically slaps the face of President Bongbong Marcos Jr on a tarpaulin during a rally commemorating the 114th International Women’s Day at Freedom Park, Roxas Avenue, where various groups protest the Marcos’ push for charter change. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com).....»»
A getaway to the east: 5 under-the-radar spots in Rizal for Valentine’s Day
These hidden gems in Metro Manila’s closest neighbor have got you covered on February 14th.....»»
Women s Voices Have Power to Drive Change
Every March 8, International Women's Day, women flood the streets in countries around the world to commemorate hard-won victories for women's rights and to fight for more. It's a time to celebrate advances while sharing our frustrations about too-slow progress or even backsliding.But we're only able to express our joy and rage when we enjoy freedom of expression. Without it, realizing other rights is nearly impo.....»»
United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no
Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»
Red-tagging hobbles free expression and opinion
Freedom of expression and opinion in the Philippines is seriously hampered by the practice of red-tagging, according to Irene Khan, United Nations Special Rapporteur, who wound up a 10-day official visit to the Philippines yesterday......»»
UN special rapporteur Khan arrives in the Philippines
United Nations special rapporteur Irene Khan has arrived in the Philippines on Monday to embark on a 10-day visit to assess the state of free expression and press freedom in the Philippines......»»
Paulo Avelino goes viral as elevator operator for a day
Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino surprised mallgoers as he posed as an elevator assistant in a mall recently......»»