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Expired canned goods, poultry wastes unearthed in the farm of Palompon mayor
ORMOC CITY, Leyte —Tons of poultry wastes and expired canned goods, believed to be intended as donations for Yolanda victims, were unearthed from a farm in Palompon, Leyte, reportedly owned by the town’s mayor, Ramon Oñate. On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 8 spearheaded the excavation of.....»»
2 dead in Philippine capital fire
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Two people have died in a fire that engulfed over 50 houses in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, the Bureau of Fire Protection said Thursday. Firefighter Jess Lawrence Acoba told reporters that the victims were trapped in the flame that broke out at around 11:53 p.m. local time on Wednesday. He said one of the victims is a female, and the other one has yet to be identified......»»
Over 600-K affected by shear line in Davao
Over 600,000 people in Davao Region were affected by a shear line, causing unprecedented damage and extensive flooding and landslides. The regional director of the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region emphasized the need to address these issues and called for collaboration to prevent future disasters. The agriculture sector suffered over P50 million in damages, while infrastructure incurred around P25 million in damages. The report also highlighted the impact on road sections, bridges, and houses, with significant assistance provided by OCD-Davao. Plans are underway for a region-wide flooding dialogue and realignment of projects with disaster prevention efforts in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways. Related stories include urging proactive measures in establishing disaster services at barangays and the expedited release of aid for Davao disaster victims......»»
Fire razes school, houses, vehicles in downtown Cebu City
Fire razes school, houses, vehicles in downtown Cebu City.....»»
Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda
Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»
4 dead, 8 injured in central Philippine fire
MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- A 60-year-old father, a 54-year-old mother, and their two sons, aged 14 and 12, died in a fire that gutted over a dozen houses in Cebu City in the central Philippines, a city firefighter said Wednesday. Wendell Villanueva of the city fire office said the victims were in deep sleep when the fire broke out shortly before 2 a.m. local time on Tuesday. A daughter of the couple who.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Feb. 28
MANILA -- A 60-year-old father, a 54-year-old mother, and their two sons, aged 14 and 12, died in a fire that gutted over a dozen houses in Cebu City in the central Philippines, a city firefighter said Wednesday. Wendell Villanueva of the city fire office said the victims were in deep sleep when the fire broke out shortly before 2 a.m. local time on Tuesday. (Philippines-Fire-Death) - - - - WASHING.....»»
4 dead, 8 injured in central Philippine fire
MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- A 60-year-old father, a 54-year-old mother, and their two sons, aged 14 and 12, died in a fire that gutted over a dozen houses in Cebu City in the central Philippines, a city firefighter said Wednesday. Wendell Villanueva of the city fire office said the victims were in deep sleep when the fire broke out shortly before 2 a.m. local time on Tuesday. A daughter of the couple who.....»»
Extortionist nabbed, charged with estafa in Mandaue
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 53-year-old extortionist was arrested and charged with estafa for extorting money from old female victims by pretending to have personal connections at the Bureau of Internal Revenue in Mandaue City, Cebu. After one of her victims sought the help of authorities, the woman was arrested during an entrapment operation on.....»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines and offers condolences over victims of landslide
ABU DHABI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over victims of the landslide that took place in the south of the country, in the Province of Davao de Oro, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as numerous missing people, and causing severe damage......»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines and offers condolences over victims of landslide
ABU DHABI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over victims of the landslide that took place in the south of the country, in the Province of Davao de Oro, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as numerous missing people, and causing severe damage......»»
IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024
Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works On Wednesday, former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña said he might sue Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia about Garcia’s call to stop the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit.....»»
3 Cebu fires on Tuesday raze over P2.4M in properties
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 3 Cebu fires that struck Cebu on Tuesday burned over P2.4 million worth of properties and left over 400 individuals homeless. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, firetrucks can be heard blazing through the streets of Cebu City and Talisay City as they responded to 3 separate fires. At around 11:14.....»»
Lapu-Lapu demolition victims receive cash assistance from LGU
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Around 318 families, who were victims of demolitions last year, received financial assistance from the Lapu-Lapu City Government on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Of the said number, 214 families received P21,000 each, while 104 families received P20,000 each. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that this was in line with.....»»
Mayor Chan promises legal assistance to swindling victims
LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU — The Lapu-Lapu City Government, through the City Legal Office (CLO), promised to provide legal assistance against an alleged swindler, along with her accomplice, after they repeatedly sold lots with questionable status in Barangay Canjulao. On Monday, February 19, the alleged swindler faced around 15 individuals who were her victims, with the.....»»
New Board Members for UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons Announced
Vienna, 2024: The latest board of trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF) has been established. The board is now constituted of:The five anti-human trafficking experts, representing the five UN Regional Groups, were appointed by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to provide strategic guidance to the Trust Fund over th.....»»
Masked men who ransack homes in Argao were not PDEA agents – CPPO
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The masked men who ransacked 2 houses in Argao, Cebu on Tuesday were not PDEA agents, a top official of the Cebu Police Provincial Office said on Thursday. Two houses in Argao, southern Cebu were allegedly ransacked by men who claimed to be members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).....»»
Dawn fire hits 4 houses in Cebu City; 1 more razed in Argao town
Dawn fire hits 4 houses in Cebu City; 1 more razed in Argao town.....»»
NBI raids Bantag houses
National Bureau of Investigation operatives yesterday raided two houses in Laguna and Caloocan City to serve arrest warrants to former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag, but failed to find the fugitive......»»