2 dead in Laguna road mishap
Two persons died while 14 others were injured in a smashup of five vehicles in Nagcarlan, Laguna on Friday......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Penalty for water pollution hiked
The Laguna Lake Development Authority has increased the penalty imposed on companies found polluting Laguna de Bay from P10,000 to P11,000 daily......»»
DENR defends LLDA on lake sharing
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources defended yesterday the decision of the Laguna Lake Development Authority to increase the share of commercial operators in Laguna de Bay, saying it was the local government units who recommended to President Marcos the modification in the sharing agreement as small fisherfolk could not meet the required supply of fish......»»
Bomb scare hits 4 schools in Laguna
Bomb threats sent through social media disrupted classes in four public schools in San Pedro, Laguna on Monday......»»
Lotto ticket sold in Laguna wins P64.1 million
A lotto player from Laguna won the jackpot in the Super Lotto 6/49 drawn on Thursday......»»
P3.79 million shabu seized in Laguna
Shabu with an estimated street value of P3.79 million was recovered from three drug suspects in Lumban, Laguna yesterday......»»
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......»»
Rizal, Bulacan, Laguna, Q.C. makararanas ng ‘brownout’ sa Jan. 21-24 –Meralco
ABISO para sa mga customer ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco)! Pansamantalang makararanas ng brownout ang ilang lugar sa Rizal, Bulacan, Laguna, at Quezon City simula January 21 hanggang 24. Ayon sa electric company, ang scheduled power interruptions ay dahil sa gagawin nilang maintenance works. Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng mga petsa at lugar na maaapektuhan:.....»»
Laguna de Bay revival eyed to boost fish production
The Department of Agriculture is pushing for the revival of Laguna de Bay as a major source of fish for Metro Manila residents and those in nearby provinces......»»
Holidays in Cebu, Laguna areas declared
President Marcos has declared Jan. 15 and Feb. 6 as special non-working holidays in San Pablo City, Laguna and Consolacion, Cebu, respectively......»»
3 dead in South Cotabato highway accident
Three individuals died instantly in a highway mishap involving two vehicles in Barangay Polonuling in Tupi town in South Cotabato on Thursday......»»
Retired judge dead, 7 others hurt in Cagayan de Oro highway mishap
A retired judge died while seven others were injured in an accident involving two vehicles in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday morning......»»
Helper dead as truck turned turtle in Davao City mishap
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 15 January) – A truck helper died on the spot as a wing van truck smashed into two barangay vehicles parked in front of the barangay hall of Marilog Proper here before dawn Monday. In its initial investigation, the Marilog police station said the truck was transporting animal feeds when it […].....»»
Retired judge dies in road mishap
A retired judge died while seven others were injured in a vehicular accident in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: SRP viaduct accident: Hailing app driver, passenger die after motorcycle slams into center island
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday April 10, 2024. SRP viaduct accident: Hailing app driver, passenger die after motorcycle slams into center island Two motorists died in a road mishap along the viaduct of the South Road Properties (SRP),.....»»
At least 7 burn to death, 4 others hurt in Cotabato road mishap
The commuter van burst into flames upon impact.....»»
2 adolescent motorists die in Zamboanga Sibugay road mishap
Two adolescents riding a motorcycle both died on the spot after they hit head-on a hauler truck as they overtook a vehicle ahead of them in a highway in Barangay Buluan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on Monday......»»
3 die in Quezon road mishap
Three people died after their motorcycle collided with a bus in this town on Tuesday night......»»
Cop dies in Cavite road mishap
A policeman died while his colleague was injured after they were hit by a pick-up truck at a checkpoint in Silang, Cavite on Sunday......»»
2 die in Ilocos Sur road mishap
Two persons died when a pickup truck hit their motorcycle in this town on Saturday. .....»»