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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Coast Guard to join Balikatan exercises with US

For the first time, the Philippine Coast Guard will join the Balikatan military exercises with the United States, with six of its vessels being readied for “humanitarian armed service” role in the 16-day drill slated to begin on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

US, allies plan show of force in South China Sea

Japan, Australia, and the Philippines have joined with Washington for a joint military drill in waters claimed by Beijing The US and three of its allies have announced a joint military exercise in disputed waters of the South China Sea, potentially ratcheting up tensions with Beijing as they seek to demonstrate their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Ched-Davao: Quake drill not just ‘procedural activity’ but necessity

AN OFFICIAL from the Commission on Higher Education-Davao Region (Ched-Davao) said that there is a need to prepare students for disasters and other calamities......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Drug busts net student, 2 others

Drug busts net student, 2 others.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News20 hr. 2 min. ago

USLS Communication student advocates for animal welfare

USLS Communication student advocates for animal welfare.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Mga chinese student kinonek sa ‘pastillas’ scam

Maaaring konektado sa pastillas scam ang pagdagsa ng mga estudyanteng Chinese sa lalawigan ng Cagayan, ayon kay Senadora Risa Hontiveros. The post Mga chinese student kinonek sa ‘pastillas’ scam first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

DepEd condemns Batangas student’s slay

The Department of Education has called for swift justice for a female Grade 8 student who was shot dead on her way to school in Barangay Banyaga in Agoncillo, Batangas on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Film student’s graphic novel wins top prize at Young Creatives Challenge

Film student Sanny Villafranca entered his work, The Girl and The Tamaraw, in the graphic novel category of the recently concluded Young Creatives Challenge......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader

“The willful killing of Peralta by the military, who was unarmed at the time of her arrest, is a war crime that can never be justified under any circumstance. This is a blatant violation of (the IHL),” GABRIELA secretary general Clarice Palce said in a separate statement. The post Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Missing student found with face wrapped in tape

A female college student who was reported missing on Monday was found alive with her face wrapped in packing tape and her hands and feet tied......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild

Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild

Student from Papua New Guinea arrested for going wild.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Nursing student killed after SUV flips over in Balamban road accident

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A nursing student died after the sport utility vehicle she was driving with 10 of her classmates onboard, flipped over while she tried to evade another vehicle in Barangay Gaas, Balamban town in western Cebu on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024. The road accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. along the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Islamic religion student slain near scene of deadly Maguindanao Sur ambush

Relatives want an extensive probe on the brutal killing of a 16-year-old Islamic religion student, found dead on Monday in Barangay Tuayan in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur near where four soldiers were fatally ambushed by local terrorists the day before......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

College student murdered in Cotabato City

A working student was shot dead by a lone gunman while on his way home from the Iglesia Ni Cristo church in Cotabato City on Sunday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Student-biker gets free tuition ride from Angkas

JV Ambrosio is on his third year as an electrical engineering student at the University of the East in Manila. Packed with an academic load of 31 units, he starts his day early at 7 a.m. for his first class......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

DepEd-7 probes classroom assault involving Cebu teacher, student

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Education in Region 7, DepEd-7 has ordered an investigation into an alleged classroom assault involving a teacher and his 14-year-old student in Cebu.  Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, the regional director of DepEd-7 revealed that the agency already initiated an investigation into the matter, the moment he received the video.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Alcover pushes for agricultural scholarships amid student decline

Alcover pushes for agricultural scholarships amid student decline.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024