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Fire in China shop kills 39, traps others

BEIJING—A fire at a street shop in Xinyu City of Jiangxi Province has killed 39 people and injured nine, Chinese state media and the local government said on Wednesday, adding that some people were still trapped. The fire broke out in the afternoon in an underground floor of the shop on Tiangongnan Avenue in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Sydney police probe killer’s targeting of women in mall attack

Sydney, Australia — Australian police said Monday they are investigating why a 40-year-old man with mental illness appeared to target women as he roamed a Sydney shopping mall with a large knife, killing six people and injuring a dozen more. Videos shared on social media showed unshaven itinerant Joel Cauchi pursuing mostly female victims as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians

Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Save the Children commemorates a decade of Yolanda and the impact of its lifesaving work for and with children

In the aftermath of Yolanda, Save the Children immediately mounted a massive humanitarian response targeting the needs of child survivors and their families......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Korea, US boost waste management efforts to save Manila Bay

Korea, US boost waste management efforts to save Manila Bay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

How to Save for International Travel

The allure of exploring distant lands is undeniable, but the financial journey to make it a reality can be daunting. For avid travelers dreaming of an international vacation, the key lies in crafting a savings plan that transforms the dream into a feasible goal. Here are some ways on how to comfortably save for that […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 15th, 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

PHOTO ESSAY: Waterworld in Carmen

CARMEN, Davao del Norte (MindaNews / 02 February) – Travel from Davao City to Tagum City and other parts of the Davao region, Agusan-Surigao and Manila was cut off  Friday due to flooding  in Barangay Tuganay. Tuganay connects Davao City with Tagum in Davao del Norte, from where one can proceed to Davao Oriental, Davao de […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Guadalupe fire: Unattended cooking, electrical short circuit eyed as possible causes

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Fire investigators are considering unattended cooking and electrical short circuit as the possible causes of the fire that broke out in a roadside home in Brgy. Guadalupe, Cebu City on Thursday. Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Wendell Villanueva, the public information officer of the Cebu City Fire Station (CCFS), said they.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker

MANILA, Philippines — A  “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this on why Mindanao should break up with the Philippines. The country was now a “sinking ship” due to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Napakalaki ng puso ni Dad : Kristine Hermosa explains why she gets emotional about Vic Sotto

Kristine Hermosa has plenty of good words for her father-in-law Vic Sotto. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Most Read Apr 26, 2018 – 01:29 PM

Most Read as of Apr 26, 2018 – 01:29 PM SC to announce 2017 bar exam results at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday 25.5% of 6,750 pass Bar Exam 2017 University of St. La Salle alum tops Bar Exam 2017 Sotto bares initial list of Senate bets NPC will endorse in 2019 Sunshine Dizon explains why.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

It s a splurge for me : Barbie Forteza explains why she skipped Taylor Swift s concert

As much as she is a Swiftie, Barbie Forteza chose not to watch Taylor Swift's concert either in Melbourne, Japan, or Singapore because she felt that she would be splurging right after recently finishing building her dream house......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Investors don t morally care -CEO explains why Oreo s remain in Russia

The shareholders of Mondelez International have never pressured the company to quit the market, Dirk Van de Put has said   The shareholders of Mondelez International, one of the world's biggest snack companies, do not "morally care" whether the firm continues to do business in Russia, the company's.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024