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House fire kills 5 in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A house fire has killed a family of five, including an 11-month-old baby, in Daraga town in Albay province, southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila, authorities said Wednesday. Municipal Fire Marshal Amor Laguilles of Daraga town fire station said the fire broke out around 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, burning the whole house to the ground. He said the fire quickly burn.....»»
75 LGUs to get P13.33M to enhance water supply, sanitation services — DILG, DBM
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recently launched a support fund that aims to enhance water supply and sanitation services of municipalities belonging to the 4th to 6th income class. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the secretaries of DILG and DBM signed.....»»
FPRRD opposes disguised Charter change initiative
Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vehemently opposed the disguised People’s Initiative for Charter change, denouncing the cash-for-signature campaign as repugnant and a disgraceful act during a YouTube interview with Banateros Brothers on January 22, 2024. Duterte emphasized his disapproval of the initiative, urging for it to be halted, particularly criticizing the payment of individuals to sign the documents. He warned that such actions could lead to a new Constitution that might destroy the nation and open avenues for political abuses. Duterte stressed the importance of democracy in the Philippines, asserting that those seeking to remain in power should go through the electoral process. He highlighted that a well-performing and non-corrupt individual would retain power, while those with poor performance would be ousted through the electoral process. Expressing satisfaction with the current Constitution, Duterte argued that it has contributed to stability, reducing conflicts with groups like the New People's Army (NPA). He strongly advised against meddling with the Constitution, cautioning that it would only bring trouble to the country. Duterte pledged active opposition to the initiative, stating that he would campaign against it. Additionally, residents of Calinan District, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representatives Isidro Ungab and Paolo Pulong Duterte have also voiced opposition to the People's Initiative for Charter Change. Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles, the representative of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist, alleged to have started the cha-cha signature campaign, has yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of the latest update. Related stories include the denouncement of alleged `vote buying’ in signing the petition for Cha-cha by Davao City lawmakers, Vice President Duterte's condemnation of the cash-for-signature drive, and a prayer rally against PI’s Cha-cha on Jan 28......»»
Pre-dawn fire in Philippine capital kills 1
MANILA, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A 59-year-old man died in a pre-dawn fire that gutted a house in the Philippine capital Manila on Saturday, a firefighter officer said. Ronaldo Sanchez, marshal at Navotas City Fire Station, said the fire broke out at around 3 a.m. local time and trapped the victim on the second floor of the three-story house. Sanchez added that the victim was fast asleep when the fire spread,.....»»
Mister ni Alex na si Mikee napagkamalang sina Whamos at Chel Diokno
NAPAGKAMALAN ng mga netizens ang asawa ni Alex Gonzaga na si Mikee Morada bilang sina Whamos Cruz at Atty. Chel Diokno. Nag-post kasi si Alex sa Instagram ng isang litrato kung saan makikita siyang nakahiga sa kama habang yakap ang unan na may mukha ni Mikee ang ginamit na punda. Ayon sa TV host-actress.....»»
Diokno turns over DOF helm to Recto
Secretary Ralph Recto started the ball rolling as he formally took over the helm of the Department of Finance, with former DOF chief and now Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno handing over the agency in a simple ceremony yesterday......»»
Diokno as Monetary Board member: I’m now cooling down
Former finance secretary Benjamin Diokno says he is now on a cooling down mode as he was sworn in as the last member of the Monetary Board......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
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......»»
Bucana fire damages house and 3 establishments
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 February) – One house and three establishments were destroyed by fire in Barangay 76-A Bucana Davao City at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. Capt. Hazel Tuazon, spokesperson for Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said the fire started from the two-story house of Michelle Bolos, a 43-year-old businesswoman, and immediately spread to adjacent establishments. […].....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Woman dies in Dumanjug, Cebu house fire
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, April 1, 2024. Woman dies in Dumanjug, Cebu house fire A late night fire in Dumanjug town, southwestern Cebu claimed the life of a woman on Easter Sunday, Mar. 31. Fire officials in.....»»
2 injured after fire hits house in Brgy. Labogon, Mandaue City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two were injured in an early morning fire that broke out in a residential area in Sitio Chicos, Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City early morning on Sunday, March 3. According to a report by the Mandaue City Fire Station, the fire started at around 4:52 a.m. in a house owned by Fortunato.....»»
Chan orders fire victim to stop rebuilding house
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan personally ordered one of the victims of the fire in Barangay Pusok to stop reconstructing his house. Chan visited the fire site at Sitio Sta. Maria on Tuesday, December 9, 2023, after learning that one resident had already started constructing a house in the area.....»»
Senators claim P26.7 billion from DSWD budget used in Cha-Cha drive | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Charter change, Senate-House rift, Apo Whang-Od.....»»
P91.3B gipagawas na sa DBM para sa emergency healthcare workers
P91.3B gipagawas na sa DBM para sa emergency healthcare workers.....»»
DBM: P175.9 million for DOST scholars, researchers OK’d
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P175.902 million for the implementation of the Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD)......»»
DBM approves P455-million funding to aid rice farmers
The DBM said that the fund was released to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and three other Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations to cover the fund’s operating requirements for the first quarter of 2024......»»
Cops involved in killing of teen Jemboy Baltazar get light penalties | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Jemboy Baltazar, Sara Duterte, Siargao.....»»
Rodrigo, Sara Duterte allegedly seen leaving Quiboloy’s property with guns | The wRap
The wRap's highlights: Dutertes & Quiboloy, Alexei Navalny, Manny Pacquiao.....»»
MTRCB junks SMNI appeal, extends suspension | The wRap
The wRap highlights: SMNI & MTRCB, Sara Duterte, journalists in Gaza.....»»