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2 dead, 6 injured in fireworks factory blaze in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- A blaze erupted at a small fireworks factory in Laguna province, south of Manila, on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others, local police said. The fire broke out in Cabuyao city in the afternoon. Two people died on the spot, while some of those who sustained injuries were in critical condition, police said. Firefighters put out the fire two hours later, preventing.....»»
2 dead, 6 injured in fireworks factory blaze in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- A blaze erupted at a small fireworks factory in Laguna province, south of Manila, on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others, local police said. The fire broke out in Cabuyao city in the afternoon. Two people died on the spot, while some of those who sustained injuries were in critical condition, police said. Firefighters put out the fire two hours later, preventing.....»»
Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
DA bans poultry from California, Ohio
The Department of Agriculture has banned imported poultry products from California and Ohio in the US amid the outbreak of avian flu......»»
Sambag 2 fire: P7.5M and counting
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The massive fire that hit a densely populated area in Brgy. Sambag 2 here on Monday afternoon, April 8, has not yet been extinguished. But the blaze has already gobbled up at least P7.5 million in properties. According to the latest report from the Cebu City Fire Station, firefighters have yet.....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Eary Francis Miaga, 26, firefighter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nothing but thick black smoke surrounded Eary Francis Miaga as he and his fellow firefighters tried to find a way out of a burning high-rise in Brgy. Kasambagan, Cebu City last year. Despite the life-and-death situation they faced, the firefighters remained calm and kept their eyes open for any opportunity to.....»»
Fire razes 9 classrooms, principal’s office in Sapangdaku school
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Thursday dawn fire burned down at least nine classrooms and a principal’s office in a school in a mountain barangay here. Firefighters in Cebu City responded to the alarm raised at Napo Elementary School in Brgy. Sapangdaku, Cebu City at 2:56 a.m. The blaze hit one of the school buildings,.....»»
Negros Occidental health office urges masking amid pertussis threat
The Negros Occidental provincial health office is campaigning for the use of face masks amid the threat of pertussis or ”whooping cough.”.....»»
‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand
‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand.....»»
Alternergy reallocates IPO proceeds to Tanay and Alabat projects
Alternergy, the renewable energy generation company founded by Vince Pérez (former DoE Secretary), announced that its board of directors reallocated P65 million of the IPO proceeds that were originally scheduled for the Solana Solar Project, Ibulao Mini Hydro Project, Cavite Offshore Wind Project, Tablas Strait Offshore Wind Project, and the operationalization of Green Energy Supply Solutions Inc......»»
PPPs eyed for offshore wind farms in ports
The government may consider public-private partnerships (PPPs) in its plan to transform ports into offshore wind projects, as it could take as much as $80 million to redevelop each one of them......»»
Green groups seek relocation of planned wind farm outside Masungi
Shifting to cleaner energies like solar and wind is essential to mitigate the impacts of climate change. However, environmental organizations stressed that clean energy initiatives should not come at the expense of the country’s natural heritage......»»
ADB OKs $400,000 assistance to Philippines for offshore wind projects
The Asian Development Bank is extending $400,000 to the Philippines to support the development of offshore wind ports in the country......»»
Basic Energy, Renova sign MOU for construction of 50MW Mabini Wind Energy Project
I reported last week on Basic Energy and its progress toward signing a memorandum of understanding with Renova Inc. to set the framework for signing an eventual Joint Development and Shareholders Agreement for the construction of the 50MW Mabini Wind Energy Project......»»
Basic Energy signs MOU for joint development of 50MW Batangas wind project
Basic Energy announced that its board authorized the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Renova Inc., a Japanese renewable energy company, to set the framework toward signing a definitive Joint Development Shareholders’ Agreement for the 50 megawatt Mabini Wind Energy Project......»»
UPC Power completes purchase of 38MW wind project in US
UPC Power completes purchase of 38MW wind project in US.....»»
10 offshore wind projects to generate power by 2028
At least 10 offshore wind projects with 6.72-gigawatt (GW) capacity are expected to generate power by 2028, according to Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara......»»
Japan, China bicker over Beijing s actions in Indo-Pacific
washington - China is challenging Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region by Beijing as a hyped-up threat and false accusation.In the Japanese Foreign Ministry's annual Diplomatic Bluebook that was published Tuesday, China's military moves are described as posing 'the greatest strategic challenge,' according to Japanese media. An official English version has not been published......»»
Philippines says deepening ties with US, Japan a right, not a threat
In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the trilateral cooperation is an “admirable aspiration that should not be considered a threat by any peace-loving country.” .....»»
Bomb threat cancels classes at Quezon province school
Classes at a criminology school in Tiaong, Quezon province were canceled after a student received a bomb threat on Friday night......»»