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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

Philippines requests Iran for release of 18 crew members

The Philippines reiterated its request to Iran to release the 18 Filipino crew members of an oil tanker seized by Iran’s navy in the Gulf of Oman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Police continue to gather evidence on Larumbe hit-and-run case

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Cebu City have taken custody of the SUV believed to be involved in the hit-and-run case that killed Jeslar Uriel Larumbe. But its owner remains a free man as the police continue to determine if he was indeed involved in the hit-and-run case. The vehicle owner, whose name is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Missing CCTV hinders condo murder probe

DESPITE the approval of the "Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Ordinance" in the jurisdiction, the condominium where a real-life couple was found lifeless on April 21 failed to present video footage from their rented unit, which later posed a challenge to Davao police authorities and investigators......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Irresponsible driving

As travel increases this Holy Week, motorists are expressing concern about a road accident this month that penalized an innocent driver. Video footage showed a Toyota Innova traversing the northbound lane of the Skyway Stage 3 on March 10 when a motorcycle moving beyond the speed limit counter-flowed, colliding head-on with the Innova......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Ex K-pop star Jung Joon Young released after 5-year rape, spycam sentence

Jung was found guilty of rape on two occasions in 2016 and of filming himself having intercourse with other women without their knowledge and sharing the footage without their consent......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

In Peru, ‘Teddy bear’ cop nabs drug dealers

LIMA, Peru — Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re under arrest! Two women in Peru accused of drug trafficking got more than they bargained for on Wednesday when a romantic gesture turned out to be a police raid leading to their arrests. Police footage of the raid showed a giant teddy bear holding up gifts outside the women’s home,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Florida: 2 dead after jet plane crash lands on highway, collides with vehicles

A private passenger jet with five people aboard crash-landed on a busy Florida highway and collided with two vehicles on the ground in a fiery accident on Friday that killed two people, according to authorities and news footage from the scene. The Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet, which took off from Ohio, was on approach.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

CCG stops Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island

The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently stopped a group of Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, a source confirmed with CGTN on Friday. Footage and two photos given by the source over the weekend show the group of fishermen standing on the reefs of the island and illegally collecting seashells, a move not only violating China's sovereign rights but damaging the ecological.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

PH’s first 2024 resupply mission to Ayungin thwarted… by boat repairs

The military refuses to confirm reports of a resupply to Ayungin via airdrop, even as stills and footage of it make the rounds on social media.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Papua New Guinea landslide buries over 2,000 people – report

PORT MORESBY — Papua New Guinea informed the UN on Monday that more than 2,000 people were buried in a massive landslide that swept over a remote village, according to a copy of the letter obtained by AFP. “The landslide buried more than 2,000 people alive and caused major destruction,” the country’s national disaster center.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated News17 hr. 10 min. ago

News in pictures | ICC urged to investigate Marcos Jr., Duterte over war crimes

The Friends of the Filipino People in Struggle submitted a copy of the findings and verdict of the recently concluded International People's Tribunal on the War Crimes of the U.S.-supported Marcos Jr. and Duterte governments in Brussels on May 17 to 18. The post News in pictures | ICC urged to investigate Marcos Jr., Duterte over war crimes appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Imee hinamon na gisahin si Digong sa China deal

Hinamon ni dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV si Senadora Imee Marcos na magpatawag ng imbestigasyon sa Senado hinggil sa pinasok na kasunduan ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa China. The post Imee hinamon na gisahin si Digong sa China deal first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Navigating the Ticketing Maze: Evaluating Digital and Hard Copy Tickets for Performances and Athletic Events

The ticketing landscape for concerts and sporting events has changed significantly in the era of digital innovation, giving customers the option of digital or physical.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Vatican releases decree affirming Lipa apparition not supernatural

In a circular released by the Archdiocese of Lipa on Tuesday, Archbishop Gilbert Garcera said that the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has released a copy of the May 1951 decree regarding the verdict of the alleged Lipa apparition, also known as the Our Lady of Mediatrix of All Graces......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Davao police ready to arrest Quiboloy once order comes out

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The Police Regional Office – Region 11 (PRO-11) is ready to implement the arrest order for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, an official said. Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-11 spokesperson, said they will apprehend Quiboloy once they have the copy of the arrest order. Last […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Cebu City taxpayers can now avail services online

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City taxpayers can now avail of services of the Office of the City Assessors (OCCA) through an online portal according to OCCA’s computer division head.  Nelyn P. Sanrojo, OCCA’s computer division head, said that clients could now avail of its services such as the issuance of a certified true copy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Man up on ICC probers’ visit, says dela Rosa to Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa urged Malacañang to be truthful about the reported arrival in the country of investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as disclosed by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, who also claimed that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be ordered arrested “very, very soon.” “What I am asking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

3 katao kulong sa pamimirata ng ‘Rewind’, Star Cinema, APT nagbanta

BINANTAAN ng Star Cinema, APT Entertainment, at AgostoDos Pictures ang mga nagpapakalat ng piniratang version ng “Rewind.” Kalat na kalat na kasi ngayon sa social media, kabilang na ang Facebook, ang mga pirated copy ng pelikula nina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera. Ang “Rewind” ay isa sa 10 official entry sa katatapos lang na Metro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024