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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 volunteer firefighters hurt in Tondo blaze
Two volunteer firefighters were injured while responding to a fire that broke out in Parola Compound in Tondo, Manila at past noon yesterday......»»
P3-M damage reported in school building fire
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»
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,.....»»
Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity
This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»
Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor
For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Under Ground Battle aids Philippine MMA growth with Blaze FC
From the grassroots to the professional level, expect Under Ground Battle (UGB) to take part in cultivating Philippine mixed martial arts (MMA)......»»
No weather disturbance in next 2 weeks – PAGASA
No weather disturbance is expected in any part of the country in the next two weeks, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
PCG regains control of hacked Facebook page
The Philippine Coast Guard has regained control of its Facebook page after it was hacked five days ago, on Good Friday, the PCG announced yesterday......»»
Flood control structure erected in Brgy. Casab-ahan
A flood control structure built along Gandara River in Brgy. Casab-ahan has already been completed according to the Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District Engineering Office......»»
Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»
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.....»»
PCG regains control of hacked Facebook page
The Philippine Coast Guard has regained control of its official Facebook page three days after it was hacked......»»
Maureen Wroblewitz nakaranas ng side effects sa birth control pills
NAPILITANG gumamit ng birth control pills ang model-beauty queen na si Maureen Wroblewitz dahil sa mga abnormality sa kanyang menstrual cycle. Dahil dito, napatunayan ng dalaga na totoong may mga side effects na pwedeng maranasan ang mga babaeng gumagamit ng hormonal contraceptives. Sa kanyang Instagram account, nag-open up ang Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5.....»»
Russia asserts full control of Avdiivka, reports presence of Ukrainian troops in town
The Daily Guardian: Russia Captures Key Ukrainian Town of Avdiivka In a significant development, Russia has gained control of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, marking.....»»
Philippines roadmap for cancer control out soon
The Philippine roadmap for cancer control is coming out soon......»»
Philippines urged to prioritize health over trade at global tobacco control talks
Delegates from around the world gather in Panama this week for the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control......»»
US Reveals Second Wave of Strikes on Houthis, Braces for Reprisals
U.S. and British officials are expressing optimism a day after the two countries unleashed what is now being described as two waves of strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, retaliation for weeks of Houthi attacks that have disrupted shipping and damaged vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.A U.S. defense official told VOA Friday that the initial assessment indicates the first wave of precision st.....»»