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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.....»»
3 Chinese face raps for using fireworks display on Chinese New Year in Davao City
THREE Chinese nationals in Davao City will face legal cases for violating City Ordinance 060-02, also known as the Firecracker Ban, after their minute-long fireworks display during the Chinese New Year celebration on Friday night, February 9, 2024......»»
Death toll from Laguna fireworks factory blast now 5
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City, Laguna on Thursday has increased to five......»»
2 dead, 10 hurt in Laguna fireworks factory blast
Two people died and at least 10 were injured after an explosion rocked a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City in Laguna yesterday afternoon......»»
About 20 dead in Thai fireworks factory blast; no survivors found
BANGKOK — A blast at a fireworks factory north of Bangkok on Wednesday claimed the lives of approximately 20 individuals, according to the police. Despite ongoing inspections by authorities, no survivors have been located at the site yet. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident, which took place mid-afternoon in Suphan Buri province.....»»
T-bill rates climb ahead of BSP meet
The government upsized its sale of short-term securities yesterday to P17 billion, even after rates picked up ahead of the policy decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this week......»»
Stocks climb ahead of January inflation
The stock market started the week on a positive note as the main index stayed above the 6,700 level ahead of today’s January inflation report......»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths
MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Diwata arestado sa kasong slight physical injuries, nagpiyansa ng P3K
ARESTADO ang social media personality na si Diwata dahil sa kasong “slight physical injuries” na isinampa laban sa kanya noon pang 2018. Hinuli ng mga operatiba ng Pasay City police Warrant and Subpoena (WSS) si Diwata o Deo Balbuena sa tunay na buhay, sa Pasay City, nitong Martes ng umaga, April 16. Base sa report,.....»»
556 E-bike crashes recorded in NCR in 2023 — LTFRB
According to data of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the e-bike crashes in the National Capital Region (NCR) resulted in 281 instances of property damage, 273 non-fatal injuries and two fatal injuries. .....»»
Cagayan de Oro welcomes Year of the Wooden Dragon
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 10 February) – Noisy firecrackers and colorful fireworks lit up the sky here as the local Filipino- Chinese community greeted the Year of the Wooden Dragon on Friday night. Shouts of “ Kung Hei Fat Choi” rang through the city as residents and members of the Filipino-Chinese community came out […].....»»
Philippines logs nearly 11,000 gun-related incidents from 2022 to 2024
MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 10,936 gun-related incidents, including shootings, from 2022 until this year, a spokesperson of the national police said Monday. The majority of them were shooting incidents, alarm and scandal, grave threat, and robbery, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference, adding that 5,172 of the cases were recorded in 2022, 4,956.....»»
Philippines logs nearly 11,000 gun-related incidents from 2022 to 2024
MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 10,936 gun-related incidents, including shootings, from 2022 until this year, a spokesperson of the national police said Monday. The majority of them were shooting incidents, alarm and scandal, grave threat, and robbery, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference, adding that 5,172 of the cases were recorded in 2022, 4,956.....»»
Carcueva reigns
Jonel Carcueva was a monster on the Sampaloc climb in capturing his third straight Men’s Elite road race crown in the PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2024 yesterday......»»
Kumbati 16: All set for Araneta, Magramo world title eliminator duel
CEBU CITY, Philippines—– Expect nothing but fireworks and a top-notch main event bout of the “Kumbati 16” after Omega Boxing Gym’s Christian “The Bomb” Araneta and Elorde Boxing Gym’s Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo passed the official weigh-in on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Axis Bar of the NUSTAR Resort and Casino. Magramo and Araneta both.....»»
Section of Devon Road in New Plymouth closed following serious crash
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Devon Road in New Plymouth.The crash was reported to Police at 7.10pm and involved several cars.Devon Road is closed between De Havilland Drive and Corbett Road, including access to Airport Drive/New Plymouth Airport.At this stage there is no information regarding injuries but an update will be provided as soon as that information is available.....»»
Payments for COVID-19-related claims reach P16.7 billion – PhilHealth
Total reimbursements for COVID-19-related claims last year reached over P16 billion, according to the state health insurer......»»