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by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas
  • OCBO issues severe warning on 7 buildings; yellow tags 22 others

THE OFFICE of the City Building Official (OCBO) has issued red tags or prohibited occupancy to seven buildings and yellow tags (restricted use) to 22 others, following the 7.8 magnitude quake on Monday, June 8.

The notices were released on Wednesday, June 10, after rapid visual inspections conducted with the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Davao City Chapter. 

The OCBO issued red tag notices as of June 9 to the Teleperformance Office and VXI Office\, both part of SM City Davao (whole level); Linmarr Towers (whole building); Bangkal Dormitory (whole premise); the right-side pathway of EastWest Bank at AC Premium where air condensers are installed; the building perimeter of Vivaldi Residences Davao due to possible falling debris; and Building B5 of Madayaw Residences under the National Housing Authority Region XI.

Red tag notices strictly prohibit entry and occupancy of the building, as structures have sustained severe damage and are considered dangerous for occupancy. 

Entry or use of the premises is prohibited until a comprehensive structural assessment is completed and all necessary repairs are cleared by the OCBO.

Meanwhile, the 22 other establishments received Yellow Tag notices as of June 9, indicating restricted use due to moderate structural or non-structural damage, which requires repairs before full occupancy.

Yellow tag notices indicate certain areas may remain accessible under controlled conditions, subject to approval of OCBO. 

Among those yellow-tagged are the hallways of Magallanes Residences in Barcelona and Valencia; fire exits 2 and 3 of Felcris Centrale due to a falling hazard; Verdon Parc Belvedere (whole building); all production floors of Alorica that were denied access during inspection; portions of NCCC Buhangin’s Davao Famous interior facade and Tap and Play area; and the rear wall of the SSS Medical Building.

Also yellow-tagged are portions of Abreeza Mall along H&M fronting Fully Booked; the left, right, and rear sides of Pinnacle Hotel and Suites; podium areas and front facade of Avida Towers due to possible falling debris; the Sta. Ana exit parking area and portions of The Peak at Gaisano Mall of Davao; BPI AC Premium (walls where falling debris occurred); the exterior rear side of The Paragon Davao; and the left wing pathway near the back side of Eastwest Bank at AC Premium.

Palmetto Place Buildings 2 and 3 (with signs of falling debris)\; the fire exit ramp and electrical building of United Davao Specialists Hospital and Medical Center; multiple buildings at Madayaw Residences NHA-XI (A4, B10, and A5); Coffee Bar at Gmall Toril, and areas of the third floor of Gaisano Grand Citygate with partially collapsed ceiling panels and its driveway facing Mandug Road were likewise yellow-tagged.

“All affected establishments are directed to strictly comply with the conditions and safety requirements set by the OCBO before allowing re-occupancy,” the agency said, noting the measures are intended to protect residents, tenants, and the general public.

Meanwhile, inspections of other establishments with reported visible cracks remain ongoing and are being jointly conducted by the OCBO and the PICE. 

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OCBO updates yellow, red tags for buildings post quake

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

THE OFFICE of the City Building Official (OCBO) updated the yellow and red tag notices for several establishments.

In an interview with the Disaster Radio, Architect Kashayar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the OCBO, said the notices are based on the rapid visual inspection conducted by their office and the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Davao City Chapter. 

Occupancy is strictly prohibited in establishments who were given Red Tag notices. These are as follows:

1. Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Administrative Building; School Building)

2. The Velvet Suites and Hotel / Oroderm City 

3. Magallanes Residences (Toledo-Building 3)

4. The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites (Main Building ONLY)

5. Transformer Pad ONLY of USEP Obrero

Meanwhile, a Yellow Tag indicates that the use of the building is restricted. 

However, certain areas can still be accessible under controlled conditions, subject to the approval of the OCBO.

Yellow Tagged establishments are as follows:

1. Felcris Centrale (Building A and C ONLY)

2. Gaisano Mall of Davao – Bajada (Portions of Parking Building, Grocery Basement, Lower Basement)

3. Vivaldi Residences Davao (Building Perimeter ONLY)

4. Mesatierra Garden Residences (Jogging Path area, Room 2204 ONLY)

5. The following buildings in USEP Obrero 

– All Classrooms of Mechatronics Building

– Stock Room of Commission on Audit Office

– Dean’s Room and Pantry of College of Information and Computing

– Cordoned Rooms at TLE Building (Conference Room, Dressmaking Room, Cold Kitchen)

6. The following facilities of Ateneo De Davao University- Roxas Campus

– 2nd and 3rd Hallway of Finster

– Cordoned portion of Thibault Hall

7. Teleperformance Davao (Part of SM Annex Bldg. Fire Exit 8 ONLY)

8. Rosario Building- Premium AC Corp, Maa (Left Wing Pathway, near backside of EastWest Bank ONLY)

9. Eastwest Unibank- Rosario Building, Maa (Glassrooms)

10. BPI Family Savings Bank- Rosario Building, Ma-a (Vault Room, ATM Room)

Toghyani said Teleperformance Davao was dropped to Yellow Tag from Red Tag after conducting follow-up inspections. 

“The management went to our office and coordinated to us for the inspection after we were denied entry in the first attempt,” he said. 

But following the inspection, their Fire Exit should be restricted to use. 

Toghyani said all stablishments are directed to strictly comply with the conditions and safety requirements set by the OCBO re-occupancy will be allowed. 

Photo courtesy of the City Government of Davao

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Quake aftermath

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • Red and yellow tags issued to major buildings after city-wide inspections

THE Office of the City Building Official (OCBO) has issued Red Tag and Yellow Tag notices to several major establishments in the wake of the recent earthquakes.

Architect Kashayar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the OCBO, delivered the findings during a press briefing at the City Hall conference room on Monday afternoon, Oct. 13.

“Following the rapid visual inspection conducted by the OCBO, together with Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Davao City Chapter, the OCBO has issued red tag and yellow tag notices to several establishments in the city,” he said.

Red Tag (Occupancy Prohibited)

Inspection results showed that the structure has sustained severe damage and is considered dangerous. A comprehensive structural assessment is now required. Entry or use of the premises is prohibited until all necessary repairs have been completed and cleared by the OCBO.

Establishments with Red Tag Notices:

  1. Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Administrative Building and School Building)
  2. The Velvet Suites and Hotel / Oroderm City
  3. Magallanes Residences (Toledo-Building 3)
  4. Teleperformance Davao (Part of SM Annex Building)

Yellow Tag (Restricted Use)

Inspection results revealed moderate structural or non-structural damage requiring repairs before full re-occupancy. Certain areas may remain accessible under controlled conditions, subject to the approval of the OCBO.

Establishments with Yellow Tag Notices:

  1. Felcris Centrale (Buildings A, B, and C)
    2.Gaisano Mall of Davao – Bajada (Parking Building)
  2. Vivaldi Residences Davao
  3. Mesatierra Garden Residences

Toghyani further said that there are still 40 to 50 buildings on their list for inspections.

The OCBO emphasized that all concerned establishments must strictly comply with these conditions and safety requirements before allowing any form of re-occupancy.

Architect Kashayar Toghyani

“These measures are implemented to ensure the safety and protection of residents, tenants, and the general public,” Toghyani said.

“Inspections with other establishments with reported visible cracks are still ongoing and are being jointly conducted by OCBO and the PICE,” he added.

“Red tag or yellow tag is basically an engineering system that we have made here in the city so that when earthquakes happen, we will know which buildings to inspect first,” he explained, adding that PICE has been designated as a city’s consultant through an executive order issued by City Hall.

“What does it mean if you are Red Tag? We prohibit the occupancy, which means it may be that your structure still stands, did not collapse or tilt, but there are hazards in that area,” he said.

“For example, there is a damage to the fire exit, not all building was damaged… so their use should be restricted because the fire exit is already lacking every time there will be an emergency,” he added.

For the yellow tag, the specific damage should be repaired before people are allowed to return.

“But it doesn’t mean you are Red Tag or Yellow Tag, you will demolish the building, that’s not that,” he said, adding that the owner should follow the recommendations to repair or reinforce the damage to make it safer for the tenants and occupants.

The owner’s engineers must then submit a checklist and repair methodologies to secure a permit as a precondition for reopening. Once the city accepts their repair methodology, “that’s the time that they should proceed to fix the structure and finally obtain a Green Tag.”

The National Building Code imposes a P20,000 penalty or imprisonment of not more than two years to building owners who will deny entry of city officials attempting to conduct a structural integrity inspection.

“I would like to remind those establishments who had received red and yellow tags, please comply with those notices and follow so that there will be no accident,” he further said.

He added that The Velvet Suites and Hotel still don’t have an occupancy permit despite multiple applications. He also alleged that the management defied the order by allowing people in and removing the yellow tape installed by the city’s engineers.

“We have already imposed sanctions. We have given them warnings, so right now we are also talking to other regulatory offices and the Business Bureau and our city legal. We will see what other options are available so that we can make them comply with the law, so that we can make sure that everybody is safe,” he added.

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