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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

Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues

Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group

“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat." The post Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people

Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

ACEN gets higher rating for climate change report

Ayala-owned ACEN Corp. has secured a “B” rating from environmental non-profit disclosure system CDP for its climate change disclosure, moving two levels up from last year’s rating......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Marcos pushes Philippines-Australia partnership on climate change

President Marcos yesterday urged Australia to work with the Philippines on clean and renewable energy and measures aimed at addressing the effects of climate change that place food security and people’s livelihood at risk......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

SWS: Pinoys wary of climate change impact on mental health

Aside from its threat on physical health, climate change is acknowledged by a large majority of Filipinos as having a dangerous impact on mental health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

DavSur town bears impact of climate change on tourism, welfare of residents

The tourism industry in the town of Sta. Cruz is significantly impacted by climate change, according to its tourism officer, Julius Paner......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

CPDO s approach to climate change and disaster reduction

CPDO s approach to climate change and disaster reduction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»

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GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

DENR, LGUs told to focus on climate change mitigation

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources must come up with plans to enhance local efforts to mitigate climate change, according to President Marcos, who had described the problem as “the most pressing existential challenge of our time.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicopter

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicoper

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Scientists group condemns harassment of researchers near Pag-asa Island

The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People condemned the harassment of Filipino marine scientists who were conducting research at sandbars near Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

United Kingdom government recognizes University of the Philippines scientists’ achievements

Two scientists at the University of the Philippines-Diliman were recognized by the British government for their contributions to Philippine research and development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Scientists Create New Map of the World s Coral Reefs

SYDNEY - Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world's coral reefs.The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs.Over 100 trillion pixels of data were examined. The result is a high-reso.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Scientists Create New Map of the World s Coral Reefs

SYDNEY - Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world's coral reefs.The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs.Over 100 trillion pixels of data were examined. The result is a high-reso.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

UP, PhilSA to help identify areas without electricity

The University of the Philippines will use satellites built by engineers and scientists of the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute to help the National Electrification Administration (NEA) identify areas in the country that remain without electricity......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

4 Cebu graduates top civil engineers exam

4 Cebu graduates top civil engineers exam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024