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Baguio, Benguet landslides close roads
BAGUIO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways on Wednesday reported that the Kennon Road remains closed to motorists except for the residents who can use alternate routes in the area as landslides made the way dangerous. Personnel of the DPWH Cordillera are in the area for clearing and monitoring operations. In the first week of May, Kennon Road was closed after a landslide causing the steel bars of a rock shed being constructed to collapse. On Wednesday morning, a rock slide and landslides occurred at Kennon Road, Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet. The Public Information Office Tuba advised motorists to take Marcos Highway or Asin Road instead. DPWH Cordillera also announced that except for Kennon Road, all national roads and bridges in the region are open to traffic. The Office of the Civil Defense Cordillera advised Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council member-agencies, local DRRM Councils and the general public to continuously take precautionary measures and undertake stringent emergency response preparedness efforts to ensure the readiness of communities and localities. The post Baguio, Benguet landslides close roads appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kennon Road closed as steel bars collapse
BAGUIO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways and the Office of Civil Defense in Cordillera announced on Tuesday the temporary closure of the famous Kennon Road. This comes as a section of Kennon Road along Camp 6 in Tuba, Benguet is currently impassable due to collapsed steel bars which are being used for the ongoing slope protection project in the area. The two agencies stated that all types of vehicles cannot pass. Initial reports disclosed that the collapse happened at around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The OCD Cordillera said that there was no reported injured in the incident. Motorists are advised to use Marcos Highway, Naguilian Road or Tubao-Nangalisan Road passing through Namgalisam, Tuba, Benguet and Asin Barangay, Baguio City. The OCD Cordillera also told to drive safely and strictly adhere to traffic rules. The post Kennon Road closed as steel bars collapse appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Azurin caps PNP roller coaster career ride
General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Saturday likened his eight-month tour of duty as Philippine National Police chief to a roller coaster ride. Azurin will celebrate his 56th birthday today, 24 April, reaching the mandatory retirement age as the 28th PNP chief and the first to serve under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “That’s the best way to describe it. Most of the time down, but we were able to recover,” Azurin told reporters after being accorded Philippine Military Academy honors at Fort del Pilar, Baguio City. Azurin recalled being criticized that the PNP under him had become too soft against criminals and rogue cops following his decision to shift to a less-bloody war against drugs. He said his “Life is beautiful” slogan was aimed at giving second chances to those involved in the drug trade, especially the drug users he wanted to be rehabilitated. “We value the preservation of life. And we do not need to threaten criminals,” Azurin said, adding he’d rather have them regret their life decisions behind bars for years. He said the P6.7 billion drug bust in Tondo, Manila last October has also proven to be a tough test for him with no less than Interior and Local Secretary Benhur Abalos claiming there was an attempt by police generals to cover it up. Azurin flatly denied Abalos’ claim, saying that the Special Investigation Task Force of the PNP did its job of filing charges against sacked police sergeant Rodolfo Mayo and in trying to unmask his other cohorts. The SITG also investigated alleged efforts by police officers to steal some 42 kilos from the 990-kilo drug haul, he added. Did his job “I just did my job so, whatever happens, will happen. Let it be where the fight I started would lead. As I’ve said, we were able to unmask the drug syndicates in the PNP,” he said. The same drug bust led to Abalos and Azurin calling on all third-level PNP officials — those with the rank of colonel and higher — to submit their resignations to weed out those involved in the narcotics trade. Azurin recalled being criticized that the PNP under him had become too soft against criminals and rogue cops following his decision to shift to a less-bloody war against drugs. A five-man committee chaired by Azurin has already cleared 917 of those who submitted their resignations, with those of 30 others still being looked into. The committee is expected to wrap up its task in two weeks. Azurin said his legacy may be his assurance that the men and women of the PNP are well taken care of. “When we were still cadets, we were always told that if you take care of your people, then definitely they will take care of you. That’s the legacy that I would leave behind,” he said. At the PMA parade, Azurin thanked his alma mater now under Lt. Gen. Rowen Tolentino, Philippine Army, for recognizing his 34 years of service to the country. He also thanked his classmates from the PMA “Makatao” Class of 1989. PMA values Azurin highlighted the importance of discipline, hard work, and sacrifice for all those who are aspiring to serve the country. “While I am excited for what the future holds, I cannot help but feel a sense of nostalgia and gratitude for the past 34 years I have dedicated to this noble profession,” he said. He urged the cadets to continue to uphold the PMA’s values of courage, integrity and loyalty. “As future AFP commissioned officers and leaders of men, may the spirit of camaraderie and undying bond of brotherhood as PMAers give you courage, hope, and strength that you may be able to work jointly as one united strong force,” he added. “Get motivated by challenges and be inspired by everyone’s achievements. You are the future of our nation, and I have no doubt that someday you will make us all proud,” Azurin said. The post Azurin caps PNP roller coaster career ride appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Let’s not forget about sexual reproductive health and rights
I once read that in the ’80s, NASA wanted to send astronaut Sally Ride – the first American woman in space – on a space mission with 100 tampons. Her trip was six days. They could have spared that embarrassment by simply talking about it......»»
Paolo Contis happy for It s Showtime, open to guest in new GMA noontime show
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DENR defends LLDA on lake sharing
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8ID deploys troops to secure Negros Oriental’s BSKE 2023
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Agdao Public Market vendors want variety and vegetable sections merged
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Second graft case filed vs Magalong
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Illegal road works?: Alarm raised over road development within watershed areas in Barangay Carmen
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Rombawa, Diaz triumph in Escudero juniors netfest
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Rombawa, Diaz twin champs in Escudero netfest
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Sulaiman leaves with Pinoys in his heart
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Sharon Cuneta gives updates on ‘Mega’ mansion planned to withstand intensity 10 earthquake
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Saintfiet confident, hopes for ‘miracle’ as PH men’s football team hosts Iraq
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Meralco reminds public of electrical safety tips this Holy Week
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Kapuso loveteams lead Sparkle’s first overseas show
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Over 40 defective weighing scales seized in Carbon Market
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Visita Iglesia 2024: San Fernando Rey Parish Church in Liloan
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