Stray cat critical after head struck by arrow
A STRAY cat in Davao City sustained a "life-threatening" injury after its head was struck by an arrow......»»
CitySavings Extends Educational Assistance to Indigenous Peoples (IP) Learners
PEDALING TOWARDS LEARNING: (From left to right) DepEd Panabo City Senior Education Program Specialist Ana Liza Mendoza, CitySavings Tagum Branch Business Head Rodel Taguiran DepEd Panabo City OIC SDS Jinky Firman, CitySavings Regional Business Head for Southern Mindanao Amor Querido Pavon, DepEd Panabo City ASDS Phoebe Gay Refamonte, CitySavings Davao Branch Business Head Denis Dusong, […].....»»
Nico Bolzico nawalan ng pag-asa, 2 linggo nang ‘missing’ ang pet cat
NAWALAN na ng pag-asa ang mister ni Solenn Heussaff na si Nico Bolzico dahil hindi pa rin nila nahahanap ang nawawala nilang alagang pusa na si Negroni o mas kilala bilang si “El Gato.” Sa pamamagitan ng Instagram, ibinandera ni Nico ang litrato ng anak nila ni Solenn na si Tili habang hawak-hawak ang kanilang.....»»
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......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Man dies after striking his own head with rock
CEBU CITY, Philippines- A senior citizen died after striking his head with a rock inside his own house in Barangay Antipolo, Medellin, Cebu, on Monday, February 5, 2024. The victim, identified as Nardito Pakuan-kuan Acbo, 62 years old, was a resident of the said place. According to Police Executive Master Sergeant Mamerto Gastador, deputy station.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 25
JAKARTA -- One was killed and nine others, including children, went missing after a landslide struck a village in the Indonesian province of West Java on Sunday, a local official said Monday. The disaster took place in Cibenda village in West Bandung regency on Sunday after torrential rain reportedly poured over the area for around two hours. (Indonesia-Landslide) - - - - SYDNEY -- Local media repo.....»»
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.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 25
JAKARTA -- One was killed and nine others, including children, went missing after a landslide struck a village in the Indonesian province of West Java on Sunday, a local official said Monday. The disaster took place in Cibenda village in West Bandung regency on Sunday after torrential rain reportedly poured over the area for around two hours. (Indonesia-Landslide) - - - - SYDNEY -- Local media repo.....»»
Cop dies after falling from vehicle, struck by pickup
A policeman died after he was run over by a pickup when he fell from a patrol car in this province early yesterday......»»
Experienced champion Creamline unfazed vs hungry Choco Mucho
It’s easy to say that Creamline remains the favorite in its Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference finals reprise with sibling rival Choco Mucho after having waded into countless championship battles, won numerous crowns, and prevailed in all but one of their seemingly endless head-to-head showdowns......»»
DJ shot in the head by unidentified gunman in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A man, who reportedly works as a bar DJ, died after he was shot in the head by an unidentified assailant along the General Maxilom Avenue in Cebu City on Saturday dawn, April 20, 2024. The victim was identified as Junrey Jimeno, 27, a resident of T. Padilla, Cebu City. Jimeno.....»»
Cebu City killing: Ex-convict shot in the head in Brgy. Guadalupe
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An ex-convict, who was allegedly on his way to meet up with someone, died after he was shot in the head by an unidentified gunman in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City on early Thursday morning, March 7, 2024. The fatal incident took place along the Andres Abellana L. Bacayo Ext. in Sitio.....»»
Magnitude 5.0 quake hits Surigao Del Norte
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Surigao del Norte shortly after midnight yesterday......»»
Tsunami warning cancelled after Taiwan earthquake
The tsunami warning issued for several coastal provinces in the Philippines has been cancelled following a strong earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday......»»
Residents of floating village in Agusan Sur surviving on relief aid after flood
TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 24 February) – Residents of La Flora, a floating village in this town, continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood that struck the province on January 31. Roselyn Santin, a mother of four, expressed on Friday that their survival hinges solely on relief aid provided by […].....»»
MGB-Davao urges residents in Mt. Diwata to relocate Asap
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Davao Region (MGB-Davao) urged residents in critical puroks of Barangay Mt. Diwata, Monkayo, Davao de Oro to relocate soonest after finding out that the majority of puroks in the barangay are susceptible to landslide and debris flow accumulation......»»
Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings
The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»
CLO recommends 5-day suspension of BTAO head
CLO recommends 5-day suspension of BTAO head.....»»
New PNP-IAS head ready to face police scalawags
The new head of the Internal Affairs Service is ready to face police scalawags, vowing to put in place programs to rid the Philippine National Police of misfits and further professionalize the PNP......»»
BTS agency files complaint against subsidiary head over breach of trust
The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS on Thursday filed a legal complaint against its powerhouse subsidiary's head for allegedly orchestrating a plan to break away from the parent company......»»