Samal-Davao bridge construction destroys ‘centennial’ table corals – envi group
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 04 June) – Construction works for the controversial Chinese-funded P23-billion Samal Island-Davao City (SIDC) bridge project are destroying hard corals on Paradise Reef, an environmental group said. Carmela Marie Santos, executive director of the academe-based Ecoteneo, said during the Kapehan sa Dabaw on Monday that some “centennial” table corals were among […].....»»
Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams it
A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore almost entirely collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship, sending multiple vehicles and up to 20 people plunging into the harbor below. Dramatic footage shows a container ship hitting a footing of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending the steel-built structure into the Patapsco.....»»
Envi group calls for unbiased probe into Masara landslide
A DAVAO City-based environment group is calling for a just and biased-free investigation of the massive landslide incident that occurred in Barangay Masara, Davao de Oro, on the evening of February 6, 2024......»»
Council, envi group act on barangay proposal on Davao watershed
An environmental group urges the Davao City local government to make the Panigan-Tamugan watershed a “no touch” area for recreational activities to ensure that it remains a clean water source for the city......»»
Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators
The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»
PDRRMO: El Nino destroys P70M crops in Pampanga
PDRRMO: El Nino destroys P70M crops in Pampanga.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Consolacion, Cebu factory fire destroys P17.5M worth of property
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and out of Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, May 16. Consolacion, Cebu factory fire destroys P17.5M worth of property A fire razed a factory in Barangay Pulpogan in Consolacion town in northern Cebu on Wednesday, May 15, causing damages worth.....»»
DEA-Western Visayas destroys record-breaking drug haul worth P143.4 million in Iloilo City
DEA-Western Visayas destroys record-breaking drug haul worth P143.4 million in Iloilo City.....»»
El Niño destroys P68-M worth of crops: PDRRMO
El Niño destroys P68-M worth of crops: PDRRMO.....»»
Fire destroys commercial building in Poro, Camotes
Fire destroys commercial building in Poro, Camotes.....»»
Storm surge destroys 80 houses in Zambo coastal village
Storm surge destroys 80 houses in Zambo coastal village.....»»
PDEA destroys P4.5B worth of illegal drugs
PDEA destroys P4.5B worth of illegal drugs.....»»
Gwen orders to halt Cebu BRT construction in heritage buffer zones
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered proponents of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to halt civil works near Fuente Osmeña and the Capitol building for heritage protection purposes. Garcia has issued a memorandum, addressed to the Cebu BRT Team and the contractor, Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd., to cease.....»»
DPWH completes bridge in Aurora
The construction of a 60-meter concrete bridge across the Biclat River in San Luis, Aurora has been completed, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways......»»
Lower table revenues pull down Bloomberry earnings
The earnings of Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry Resorts Corp. declined by 11 percent to P2.6 billion in the first quarter amid lower VIP and mass table revenue......»»
Filipino table tennis bets eye Olympic berths in Thailand qualifiers
A crack, four-strong Philippine table tennis team seeks to defy overwhelming odds as it shoots for Paris Olympics berths in the Southeast Asia Olympic Qualifying tilt set May 8-10 in Thailand......»»
Philippines table netters out to defy odds
A crack, four-strong Philippine table tennis team seeks to defy overwhelming odds as it shoots for Paris Olympics berths in the Southeast Asia Olympic Qualifying tilt set May 8.....»»
Hamas arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks with deal ‘on the table’
Washington says a ceasefire deal was already 'on the table,' approved by Israel and awaiting only a sign-off from the militants. But the warring sides give away little information on the state of any progress......»»
Benilde, Perpetual bets rule NCAA table tennis
College of St. Benilde banked on the magnificence of Henze Dominique Lucero as it swept its way to the NCAA Season 99 men’s table tennis championship......»»
Lucero anchors Benilde’s NCAA Season 99 table tennis sweep
College of St. Benilde rode on the magnificence of Henze Dominique Lucero as it swept its way to the NCAA Season 99 men’s table tennis championship and into the league’s most titled team in the sport......»»
Envi group urges villages in Panigan-Tamugan Watershed to regulate tourism
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – An environmental group here on Monday asked the two villages straddling the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed (PTW) to regulate tourist activities after visitors left a pile of garbage there since New Year’s Day. Mark Peñalver, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) executive director, said that barangays should learn to strike […].....»»