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Tornado destroys 4 houses, damages 8 others in Northern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY — At least four houses were destroyed while eight were damaged after they were hit by a tornado in Barangay Caburihan, Lavazares town in Northern Samar on Saturday, May 25. Rei Josiah Echano, provincial disaster risk reduction management officer, said the tornado affected 14 families or 53 individuals. He said Governor Edwin Ongchuan.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerMay 25th, 2024

PMPI joins Church and CSOs in Samar, calls for a Stop of Mining in all Samar Islands

A Stop to Mining call reverberated in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on January 20, 2024, with thousands of people from different parts of Samar and Leyte converging at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Guiuan to express their sentiments against the destructive activities of mining on the island of Samar.Spearheaded by the three (3) Dioceses of Samar, together with the support of the Philippine Misereor Partnership and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

PMPI joins Church and CSOs in Samar, calls for a Stop of Mining in all Samar Islands

A Stop to Mining call reverberated in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on January 20, 2024, with thousands of people from different parts of Samar and Leyte converging at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Guiuan to express their sentiments against the destructive activities of mining on the island of Samar.Spearheaded by the three (3) Dioceses of Samar, together with the support of the Philippine Misereor Partnership and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Number of houses destroyed by Arayat tornado climbs to 42

Number of houses destroyed by Arayat tornado climbs to 42.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Fire razes 5 houses, partially damages 6 others

Fire razes 5 houses, partially damages 6 others.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Storm surge destroys 80 houses in Zambo coastal village

Storm surge destroys 80 houses in Zambo coastal village.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

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

Cotabato: Strong winds, heavy rains destroy 85 houses

COTABATO CITY — In Cotabato province, heavy rains and strong winds that battered Kabacan town amid excruciating heat on Maundy Thursday left 85 houses destroyed, the local disaster office said. Kabacan Mayor Evangeline Pascua-Guzman said four villages were hardest hit by the heavy downpour and what locals believed was mild tornado that started at about.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

NPA rebel killed, another nabbed in Northern Samar clash

A New People’s Army rebel was killed while another was arrested following an encounter with government troopers in Barangay Osmeña in Las Navas, Northern Samar early yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods

Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal energy project to rise in Northern Samar town

Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal energy project to rise in Northern Samar town.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Vessel runs aground off Northern Samar; 71 rescued

Seventy-one people were rescued from a roll-on roll-off vessel that ran aground in the waters off Northern Samar on Sunday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

The Green Report: The stories of Northern Samar fishers

In this episode, Rappler multimedia reporters Iya Gozum and Michelle Abad talk about the woes and needs of sardine fishers in Northern Samar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Ombudsman suspends Northern Samar town mayor

Mayor Jose Arturo Suan of Allen, Northern Samar has been suspended for six months in connection with a road project of the municipal government in a private property......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Over 600-K affected by shear line in Davao

Over 600,000 people in Davao Region were affected by a shear line, causing unprecedented damage and extensive flooding and landslides. The regional director of the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region emphasized the need to address these issues and called for collaboration to prevent future disasters. The agriculture sector suffered over P50 million in damages, while infrastructure incurred around P25 million in damages. The report also highlighted the impact on road sections, bridges, and houses, with significant assistance provided by OCD-Davao. Plans are underway for a region-wide flooding dialogue and realignment of projects with disaster prevention efforts in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways. Related stories include urging proactive measures in establishing disaster services at barangays and the expedited release of aid for Davao disaster victims......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Manhunt for Samar cop killers launched

Lawmen have cordoned off roads and put up checkpoints in Sta. Margarita, Samar as a manhunt for members of a criminal gang behind the killing of three policemen in Sta. Margarita, Samar was launched yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 1 June 2024

Fire destroys 20 houses in CDO A fire broke out in an urban-poor section near the Agora bus terminal in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City Friday night, burning 20 houses and leaving 20 families homeless. Fire Inspector  Kyle Lauzon, Cagayan de Oro Fire Department spokesperson said the fire that broke out at 10:44 pm […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Noor Dubai Foundation Initiative transforms lives in Philippines through free cataract surgical caravan

DUBAI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Noor Dubai Foundation, in cooperation with the EYE hEAR Foundation and the Department of Health, launched an initiative to provide a free Cataract Surgical Caravan in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines following the successful implantation of a similar initiative in Catarman, Northern Samar in November last year.The collaborative programme reflected the UAE's commitment to m.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Samar to host SE Asia’s first tidal power plant

The first tidal power generation plant in Southeast Asia will be built in the remote island of Capul in Northern Samar, along the San Bernardino Strait, an area well-known for its strong marine currents......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

3 cops slain in clash with Samar gang members

Three policemen were killed and four others were wounded in a shootout with members of a criminal gang in Sta. Margarita, Samar yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024