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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......»»
Turkey conducts airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, demolishing bunkers, shelters, and oil facilities
Title: Turkey Launches Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria in Response to Attack on Military Base Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Your Name] (Word count: 376) ISTANBUL.....»»
2 killed as Buri tree collapses in Pinamungajan town
2 killed as Buri tree collapses in Pinamungajan town.....»»
MGB Exec: Davao de Oro town landslide due to natural causes
MANILA, Philippines — The landslide in a Davao de Oro town mining village that left 27 people dead and 100 others missing was due to natural causes, an official from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) disclosed Saturday. MGB chief geologist Beverly Brebante cited persistent rains that occurred in the province since late January, terrain.....»»
Guadalupe fire: Unattended cooking, electrical short circuit eyed as possible causes
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Fire investigators are considering unattended cooking and electrical short circuit as the possible causes of the fire that broke out in a roadside home in Brgy. Guadalupe, Cebu City on Thursday. Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Wendell Villanueva, the public information officer of the Cebu City Fire Station (CCFS), said they.....»»
Weakened purchasing power causes 20% drop in Panaad Festival sales
Weakened purchasing power causes 20% drop in Panaad Festival sales.....»»
‘STAY INDOORS’ | Extreme heat causes suspension of classes until April 2
‘STAY INDOORS’ | Extreme heat causes suspension of classes until April 2.....»»
Stalled truck causes 4-hour traffic jam
Stalled truck causes 4-hour traffic jam.....»»
Sudden closure of portion of Osmeña Blvd. causes traffic
Sudden closure of portion of Osmeña Blvd. causes traffic.....»»
Bulacan priests, building execs told to inspect churches
Parish priests under the diocese of Malolos should ensure the structural intregrity of their churches in preparation for the Lenten season......»»
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.....»»
Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders
As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Indonesia vows to look into Veloso case
Indonesia has vowed to look into the case of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina on death row in Yogyakarta over drug-related charges, Malacañang said yesterday......»»
Government tackling high construction costs
The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»
SEC enhancing digital initiatives in bid to boost regulatory compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission is further streamlining requirements and processes for regulatory compliance as it strives to chart the Philippine corporate sector’s path toward a digital-first world......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Para sa ekonomiya: The need for regulatory coherence
One particular example that comes to mind is the current regulatory snafu hounding Metro Manila......»»
PCOS: Understanding it; its impact on women’s health
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Approximately one in every 10 women worldwide experiences one of the most common reproductive health issues among women, the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age which commonly causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and hampers ovulation necessary for pregnancy. Lilian, 23, is.....»»
EU looks sad - Russian tycoon
Unlike the US and China, the bloc doesn't have the money to pursue innovation, Oleg Deripaska has said The European Union looks particularly "sad" amid the ongoing global economic slowdown due to a lack of technology and finances to institute structural changes and invest in innovation, Russian busines.....»»
Slabs from dismantled Cebu City skywalks now at DPWH stockyard at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The slabs that were removed from the two dismantled skywalks along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City are currently kept at the stockyard of the Department of Public Works and Higways (DPWH) located at the South Road Properties (SRP). According to Cebu City Councilor Jerry Guardo, a structural engineer will be inspecting.....»»