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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

BFP-NCR plans to modernize Manila’s American-era fire stations

The Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region (BFP-NCR) is planning to modernize fire stations in Manila that were built during the time the United States occupied the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

BFP-Bacolod brings fire safety awareness campaign to modern jeepneys

BFP-Bacolod brings fire safety awareness campaign to modern jeepneys.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

BFP: Smoking, open flames top causes of fire incidents in Q1

According to the BFP, a total of 3,034 fire incidents have been reported from January 1 to March 1......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

1,537 individuals displaced in Looc fire

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu —  Around 444 families, comprising 1,537 individuals, were displaced by a massive fire that struck two sitios in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City, on Tuesday afternoon, March 12th. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Mandaue City, the fire originated at the residence of Elisita Dinauanao and quickly spread to approximately.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

BFP-Davao short of 10K personnel

AN OFFICIAL from the Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao Region (BFP-Davao) said they are short of 10,000 personnel......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Tolentino backs BFP modernization

Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)’s request to acquire modern equipment and increase its personnel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

BFP: Over 3,000 fires recorded in first 2 months

More than 3,000 fires have been recorded in the first two months of the year, causing over P1.3 billion in damage, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Brgy 34-D fire yields P525K damages

THE Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) disclosed in their initial assessment that the two-hour fire that razed around 20 houses in Barangay 34-D has yielded an estimated P525,000 worth of damage......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

At least 100 hectares hit by forest fires in Negros Occidental

The area affected by the fire is uninhabited, says Candoni town acting fire marshal Marlon Estimar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Belmonte, Herbosa discuss pertussis response

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Belmonte: No tolerance for corruption

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday reiterated her zero-tolerance policy against corruption following the arrest of an official for alleged extortion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Mikey Belmonte bags Water Warrior Award

Quezon City Councilor Belmonte was conferred the “Water Warrior Award for Advocacy Leadership” during the 2024 World Water Day Awards in recognition of his contributions as an active partner of Maynilad in championing access to safe water, reliable sanitation and environmental responsibility......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Belmonte welcomes new Guinness record at pork festival

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has welcomed the new Guinness World Record for the most number of pork dishes displayed during the opening of the five-day hog festival at Gateway 2 mall in Cubao on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Belmonte hits violent dispersal of student protesters

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday condemned the violent dispersal of students who protested outside the House of Representatives on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Legarda, Belmonte distribute livelihood packages

s a response to the increasing cost of living, Sen. Loren Legarda and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte distributed livelihood packages on Thursday to around 1,400 residents through the Department of Labor and Employment integrated livelihood program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Belmonte, Frasco discuss QMC redevelopment plan

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte met with Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday to discuss the local government’s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024