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Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»
Infectious pertussis disease rising in Philippines with 54 deaths
MANILA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that the contagious bacterial disease called pertussis continues to spread in the country, noting that 54 children have died from the respiratory disease. From Jan. 1 to March 30, the DOH tallied 1,112 cases, or "almost 34 times that of the same period last year," with 54 deaths. "All 54 deaths are less than 5 years old," DOH.....»»
Marcos orders crackdown on tobacco, vape smuggling
President Marcos has directed the customs and internal revenue bureaus to enhance their efforts against the smuggling of tobacco and vape products, during a meeting that tackled measures aimed at protecting the Philippines’ tobacco industry......»»
Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling. PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month. Gavan ordered.....»»
Senate probe sought on smuggling of luxury cars
Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate ways and means committee, said that the Senate investigation aims to determine "revenue leaks" from the smuggling of luxury cars......»»
BOC: Cases of outright smuggling on the rise
There has been an increase in the number of cases of outright smuggling, the Bureau of Customs said on Friday......»»
British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary
BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»
177 cops charged for drug offenses
More than 170 police officers have been charged with drug-related offenses in Metro Manila and about 120,000 people have been placed behind bars under the administration’s war on drugs, President Marcos reported yesterday......»»
US: Texas Border Policies Threaten Deadly Outcomes
(Austin, February 1, 2024) - Increasingly extreme rhetoric from political leaders and escalations of Texas' Operation Lone Star border deterrence program are increasing the risk to the lives and safety of immigrants and border residents alike, Human Rights Watch said today.Earlier in January, three migrants, two of them children, drowned in the Rio Grande near Shelby Park, in the city of Eagle Pass, Texas. Days.....»»
DOH records 34 heat-related illnesses, with 6 deaths
The Department of Health has reported 34 cases of heat-related illness as high heat indices are continuously experienced in different areas in the country......»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
Drunk habal-habal driver nabbed for alarm and scandal in Barili
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A drunk habal-habal driver landed in jail for allegedly challenging bystanders to a fight while under the influence of alcohol in Barangay Poblacion, Barili town, southwestern Cebu on Monday evening, May 13, 2024. The incident happened at around 7:25 p.m. near the public market in the barangay. The arrested habal-habal driver.....»»
Solon ‘pinagpag’ PUV driver sa CR
Inisnab ng isang mambabatas ang PUV driver na humihingi ng tulong nang matiyempuhan ito sa comfort room. The post Solon ‘pinagpag’ PUV driver sa CR first appeared on Abante......»»
Solon nangumpiska ng driver’s license sa fast food
Nairita raw ang isang lalaking mambabatas sa nakaharang na sasakyan sa parking ng fast food restaurant kaya kinuha nito ang lisensiya ng driver. The post Solon nangumpiska ng driver’s license sa fast food first appeared on Abante......»»
Liloan accident: Habal-habal driver’s family, van driver settle amicably
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The arrested suspect and the relatives of the habal-habal driver who died in a road accident along the national road in Barangay Yati, Liloan town in Cebu on Tuesday dawn, April 23, 2024, have agreed to settle amicably. Consequently, the suspect will be released from jail after an affidavit of desistance.....»»
Butuanon tricycle driver earns praises for returning P300,000 cash
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – For his honest act of returning P300,000 in cash left by a passenger, a tricycle driver is making headlines here, receiving praises from the online community and special recognition from the city government. Delfin Añora Jr., an elderly tricycle driver from Barangay Baan Riverside, handed over last February […].....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Taxi driver nabbed after posting video of him choking, slapping 3-year-old daughter inside cab
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Taxi driver nabbed after posting video of him choking, slapping 3-year-old daughter inside cab A desperate taxi driver was arrested on February 26 after he went online and showed a.....»»
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris signs multi-year contract extension
WOKING, England— McLaren driver Lando Norris signed a multi-year contract extension with the Formula One team on Friday. The 24-year-old British driver’s existing contract ran until the end of 2025. The new deal secures his services alongside teammate Oscar Piastri for several more seasons in an exciting pairing. McLaren did not say how long was.....»»
Driver-bodyguard ng suspek sa pagkawala ni Catherine Camilon, sumuko na
SUMUKO na sa Balayan, Batangas Police Office ang driver at bodyguard ng prime suspect sa pagkawala ng beauty queen na si Catherine Camilon. Base na rin sa inilabas na ulat ng TV Patrol noong Martes, January 9, sumuko na sa mga pulis si Jeffrey Magpantay na driver at bodyguard ng prime suspect sa kaso na.....»»