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Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.  At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Duterte orders no penalty for school teacher who berated students

Duterte orders no penalty for school teacher who berated students.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Save the Children, EU’s Project SCOPE transformed lives of 19,000 Persons with Disabilities

Project SCOPE empowered children with disabilities, their parents, caregivers, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and other civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage effectively with local governments by expressing their rights and monitoring the use of public resources for their benefit......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. According to Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia, the voting precincts will be exclusively available to persons meeting any.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Hearings set on higher senior, PWD discounts

The government is set to hold public consultations this week on the rules for the plan to raise the monthly discount cap on basic necessities and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to P500, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

PNP prepares for Acorda’s retirement

The Philippine National Police has started preparations for the change-of-command ceremony and retirement honors for PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

50 families evicted to give way to parking lot

Under the 1992 Urban Development and Housing Act, the execution of demolition requires the notice upon the affected persons or entities at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of eviction, proper identification of all persons taking part in the demolition, and adequate relocation, among others. The post 50 families evicted to give way to parking lot appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

PRO-Western Visayas arrests 43 wanted persons in 24-hour operation

PRO-Western Visayas arrests 43 wanted persons in 24-hour operation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

299 wanted persons nabbed in January-March manhunt

299 wanted persons nabbed in January-March manhunt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Persons with autism test photography skills documenting Panagbenga

Persons with autism test photography skills documenting Panagbenga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Authorities arrest 2 most wanted persons

Authorities arrest 2 most wanted persons.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

5 dead, 2 missing in Davao de Oro floods

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 02 February) – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao reported five persons were confirmed dead while two others were still missing due to flooding and landslides in Davao de Oro province. During Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on Friday, OCD-Davao director Ednar G. Dayanghirang also said seven persons were injured […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

PDEA nabs 5 persons in Mabalacat operation

PDEA nabs 5 persons in Mabalacat operation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Police ops net 15 wanted persons in Caraga

Police ops net 15 wanted persons in Caraga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

PNP expresses concern over surge in minors apprehended for vaping

PNP expresses concern over surge in minors apprehended for vaping.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Wearing of PNP uniforms is illegal, police exec reminds civilians

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Civilians are prohibited by law from wearing police uniforms or other uniforms of law enforcement agencies in the Philippines. This was the reminder of Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, deputy director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). READ: ‘Policewoman’ nabbed, charged for unauthorized use of PNP uniform, ID.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

‘Policewoman’ nabbed, charged for unauthorized use of PNP uniform, ID

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A 44-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday night, February 27, for the unauthorized use of the athletic uniform of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Myrlin Plandes Beard, a resident of BSP Camp Upper Banica, in Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City, was arrested at a police checkpoint along Zuellig St. in Barangay Subangdaku at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

PNP inks deal to bolster legal aid for cops

The Philippine National Police has signed an agreement with the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc. to boost legal support for PNP personnel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac

Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024