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Agusan del Norte residents rebuild lives after armed conflict
A team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited Barangay Puting Bato in March 2023 to assess the condition of the displaced people......»»
HMOs, insurers undertaking study on morbidity
A morbidity study among health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and insurance firms is underway in order to assess current market rates and capitalization requirements......»»
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......»»
A technological revolution : Is Hong Kong ready for AI?
The survey, conducted online in December 2023, aimed to assess Hong Kong's AI competencies within the country’s financial services, shedding light on both the challenges and opportunities organizations encounter in integrating AI in their businesses. .....»»
UN special rapporteur Khan arrives in the Philippines
United Nations special rapporteur Irene Khan has arrived in the Philippines on Monday to embark on a 10-day visit to assess the state of free expression and press freedom in the Philippines......»»
Marcos to monitor Kalinisan program
President Marcos yesterday vowed to monitor efforts to maintain cleanliness in barangays and assess the performance of village councils on the implementation of their cleanup drives......»»
Most Filipino families not reaping long-term gains of preschool education
Parents’ lack of awareness about the long-term gains of preschool education and limited government daycare centers have made most Filipino children lose out on the benefits of early childhood education......»»
ACEN receives $150 million green term loan from SMBC
A subsidiary of ACEN Corp. has inked a $150 million green term loan facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to bankroll investments in renewable energy projects across the region......»»
Bariatric Surgery for Long-Term Blood Glucose Control and Type 2 Diabetes Remission
A recent study supported by the National Institutes of Health has revealed that bariatric surgery may offer better long-term blood glucose control for individuals with.....»»
Local execs told: Embark on projects with long-term benefits
With the midterm elections just over a year ahead, President Marcos is reminding local executives to embark on ambitious projects with long-term benefits for constituents and which are insulated from changes in leadership......»»
[ANALYSIS] A soft and range-bound stock market that has not lost its luster
Whatever your investment intentions are, stick to companies within the investment areas that both have short-term and long-term potential.....»»
EDSA as commemorated by Marcos, Duterte, and the media
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 marked the 38th year of the EDSA People Power anniversary as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. moves through his second year as president. As the dates continue to resonate with the power of remembrance for many Filipinos, the milestone continues to pose a challenge to him and his administration. The events of 1986 gathered people on the streets to support renegade officers who called for the resignation of Ferdin.....»»
EDSA as commemorated by Marcos, Duterte, and the media
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 marked the 38th year of the EDSA People Power anniversary as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. moves through his second year as president. As the dates continue to resonate with the power of remembrance for many Filipinos, the milestone continues to pose a challenge to him and his administration. The events of 1986 gathered people on the streets to support renegade officers who called for the resignation of Ferdin.....»»
FPRRD: Constitutional amendment works may have started thru Con-Ass
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte called the eagerness of the Marcos administration to amend the 1987 Philippine constitution for term extension "kababuyan” (nastiness) after learning that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his allies are now resorting to amending it through a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass)......»»
“Tickler, pitik, panghadlok, pangatik,” Duterte now says of his Mindanao independence call
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Exactly four Tuesdays after he called for Mindanao independence, former President Rodrigo Duterte made a turnaround and urged people to stop talking about separating from the Philippines, claiming his call was just a “tickler,” a “pitik” (flick), a “panghadlok” (scare) and a “pangatik” (joke). “Tickler lang yan,” he […].....»»
Old Colleagues
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is welcomed by his former colleagues in the City Government of Davao—(L-R): Tonying Llamas, Wendell Avisado, and Verner Monsanto—at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City Tuesday evening (30 January 2024). Duterte faced the press anew for his squabble with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. MindaNews photo.....»»
Duterte dares Marcos Jr.: Let’s take drug test
The word war between President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte continues, with the former leader on Tuesday challenging his successor to undergo a drug test to once and for all prove that he is not a cocaine user......»»
Marcos insists ‘Uniteam’ remains intact despite word war with Dutertes
Marcos maintained that his relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte is “exactly the same” even after he and his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, engaged in a war of words......»»
Marcos, Duterte ‘drug war’ erupts
Turning the tables on former president Rodrigo Duterte who had publicly called him a drug addict, President Marcos said yesterday his predecessor is highly addicted to the painkiller fentanyl, the serious side effects of which may have affected his thinking and behavior......»»
Duterte has stopped taking fentanyl before becoming President — Panelo
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte stopped taking Fentanyl even before his election as the chief executive of the country in 2016, according to his then chief legal counsel, Salvador Panelo. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday alleged that the former president is taking fentanyl. In a text message to INQUIRER.net, Panelo reiterated.....»»