Advertisements


We are sorry, the requested page does not exist




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

Fire razes huge portion of San Fernando City, La Union public market

A thorough probe was launched into what caused the fire that turned the wet section of the San Fernando City, La Union public market into ashes early Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Marcos 2021 negative drug test result brought up in Senate PDEA leaks hearing

Representatives of the hospital that administered the drug test of then-presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2021 assured senators there was nothing irregular with how the test, which produced negative results, was conducted......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Papua New Guinea stick to experience in T20 World Cup 2024 squad

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Ready for their second appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Papua New Guinea have named their 15-member squad set to feature in Group C at the tournament. As he did at the 2021 edition of the tournament, Assad Vala leads the Barramundis, who sealed their spot for this year's competition via the East Asia-Pacific regional final in July 2023. Vala is one of 10 players from their 2021 ca.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Hunger highest since 2021 – SWS poll

More Filipinos experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of the year, the highest since 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent Social Weather Stations surveyshowed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

87th Charter Day: Commemorating Cebu City’s founding anniversary

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This coming February 24, 2024 marks the 87th Charter Day of the City of Cebu. It was in 1937 that the city received its charter after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s grandfather and legislator, Vicente Rama, authored a bill that led to its cityhood. Cebu City Charter Day overview To trace.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Charter Day bonus for gov’t employees may be more than P25k

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Casual and regular employees of the Cebu City government may receive a Charter Day bonus exceeding P25,000. This was revealed by Cebu City Councilor Noel Wenceslao, who chairs the committee on budget and finance. In an interview over a Teleradyo program earlier this week, Wenceslao mentioned the possibility of city hall.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: BOOK REVIEW: MAGDARAGAT, An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing

BOOK REVIEW:MAGDARAGAT, An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian WritingEdited by: Teodoro Alcuitas, C.E, Gatchalian &, Patria RiveraPublished by: Cormorant Books, Inc., Toronto, Canada2023 CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 20 February) – Considering that the Filipinos reside in an archipelago constituted by at least 7,000 islands, it is safe to conclude that a big percentage of the population are […].....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Intensify efforts against child abuse – Cebu City dad

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City legislator urged barangays to intensify efforts against child abuse like trafficking, online, and sexual exploitation. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco penned a resolution requesting the 80 barangays of Cebu City through the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) to reconvene the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama Mayor Michael Rama has declared a state of water crisis in Cebu City following the rise in the daily heat index, which.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Tommy Osmeña on call for stoppage of Cebu BRT civil works: ‘We have leaders acting like spoiled brats’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña lambasted several Cebu government officials following the call to halt the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) civil works. Osmeña called out officials, particularly City Councilor James Cuenco, the Provincial Board, and Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia. “It’s very important not to insult the funders of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Tommy Osmeña to run for Cebu City Vice Mayor in 2025 elections

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, February 29. Tommy Osmeña to run for Cebu City Vice Mayor in 2025 elections Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña announced his plans to run for Vice Mayor in the 2025 midterm elections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: 2 King Cobras killed in Cebu City

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. 2 King Cobras killed in Cebu City Two King Cobras were recently spotted and killed in a Cebu City barangay heightening fears about the highly venomous reptiles’ presence in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Kris Tiffany Janson is Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City North’s bet, Kris Tiffany Janson, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2024, earning the honor of representing Cebu on the national stage. The coronation took place Saturday night, February 3, at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Aside from bringing home the crown, Janson also won various special awards,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

REVIEW: Reconstructed History

Davao: Reconstructing History from Text and Memory, 2nd editionAuthor: Macario D. TiuResearch and Publication Office, Ateneo de Davao University, 2021, 571 pages Postcolonial feminist scholar Saidiya Hartman’s revelatory essay titled “Venus in Two Acts” (2008) probes the politics and limits of the archives: how they can distort and silence narratives of African girls in a […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Malixi all geared up for Augusta Amateur debut

Rianne Malixi is channeling her excitement into thorough preparation ahead of her highly anticipated debut in the prestigious Augusta National Women’s Amateur unfolding April 3 in Augusta, Georgia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Regulations needed to ensure sustainable salt industry expansion — group

The newly-signed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act needs thorough regulation to ensure a balance between salt production, aquaculture, and environmental sustainability, a group said on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Overpriced pay parking fees? Report this to Cebu City Hall, says councilor

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A Cebu City councilor is urging the public to report to the city hall pay parking areas collecting overpriced fees.  Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco, the city council’s chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Councilor James Cuenco urged those with concerns of overpriced parking fees to contact his office and tell them the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

NSTC-ROTC bill approval pushed

A two-year mandatory citizen service training for college students is being pushed for approval by 1-Pacman party-list Rep. Mikee Romero......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024