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2 dead, 6 injured in fireworks factory blaze in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- A blaze erupted at a small fireworks factory in Laguna province, south of Manila, on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others, local police said. The fire broke out in Cabuyao city in the afternoon. Two people died on the spot, while some of those who sustained injuries were in critical condition, police said. Firefighters put out the fire two hours later, preventing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

2 dead, 10 hurt in Laguna fireworks factory blast

Two people died and at least 10 were injured after an explosion rocked a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City in Laguna yesterday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 24

NEW DELHI -- Two people were killed and three others critically injured in a blast at a firecracker factory on Wednesday in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, police said. The blast took place in Virudhunagar district, about 519 km southwest of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. According to police, the victims were working in the factory and the injured were admitted to a local hospital. (India-Fire.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

About 20 dead in Thai fireworks factory blast; no survivors found

BANGKOK — A blast at a fireworks factory north of Bangkok on Wednesday claimed the lives of approximately 20 individuals, according to the police. Despite ongoing inspections by authorities, no survivors have been located at the site yet. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident, which took place mid-afternoon in Suphan Buri province.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

FACT CHECK: Resort Chocolate Hills is not being demolished

On March 20, 2024, a video released by Balitang Pinoy TV claimed that the controversial resort built in the Chocolate Hills of Bohol has been demolished......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

DOT seeks inclusion in protected areas board amid Chocolate Hills issue

Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco —INQUIRER.net file photo / Ryan Leagogo After the recent controversy surrounding a resort development near Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan town, Bohol, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced plans to advocate for its inclusion in the national government’s Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated during a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Some developers cut through Chocolate Hills – DENR

Some project developers cut through the Chocolate Hills in Bohol during the construction of their structures, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said, reiterating that this is prohibited under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Abalos misusi sa 3 ka resort nga sulod sa Chocolate Hills

Abalos misusi sa 3 ka resort nga sulod sa Chocolate Hills.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

‘Policy on 20 percent use of Chocolate Hills illegal’

As the controversy over the Chocolate Hills continues to rage, an environmental watchdog has joined the fray, describing as unlawful the policy of the Department on Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Area Management Board that allows the use of 20 percent of the hills for development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Chocolate Hills resort sarado na, hirit ng Bohol gov: We want to find the truth

HABANG mainit pa ang kontrobersiya sa viral resort sa gitna ng Chocolate Hills, pinatawag ni Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado ang ilang opisyal ng Sagbayan, Bohol. Ito ay para mabigyang-linaw ang ginawang pagpapatayo at operasyon ng Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort sa nasabing lugar. Ayon sa gobernador, makikipagpulong siya kay Sagbayan Mayor Restituto Suarez III, sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

DENR looking into other structures at Chocolate Hills

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will look into other establishments operating at the Chocolate Hills in Bohol amid reports that there are other such structures within the protected area......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Love the idea, failed execution : RR Enriquez chimes in on Chocolate Hills resort issue

Host-model and self-titled "Sawsawera Queen" RR Enriquez shared her thoughts regarding the viral issue of a resort situated in the vicinity of Bohol's Chocolate Hills......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

DENR stops operation of Chocolate Hills resort

MANILA, Philippines —  The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against the controversial Chocolate Hills resort operating in a protected area in Bohol province. DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations Juan Miguel Cuna said the CDO was issued on March 14, putting Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort under close monitoring.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Bohol mayor told to explain existence of resort inside Chocolate Hills

Bohol mayor told to explain existence of resort inside Chocolate Hills.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Chocolate Hills resort halts operations

The Captain’s Peak Resort that lies within the world famous Chocolate Hills area temporarily shut down its operations yesterday, resort manager Julieta Sablas said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Anne, Janno, Gardo, ilan pang celebs ‘gigil mode’ sa Chocolate Hills resort

GIGIL na gigil din kahit ang ilang celebrities matapos mag-viral sa social media ang isang resort na ipinatayo sa gitna ng Chocolate Hills, ang isa sa pinakasikat na tourist attraction sa ating bansa. Narito ang ilan sa mga ibinanderang reaksyon ng ilang kilalang celebrities at bigating mga personalidad: Anne Curtis Sa pamamagitan ng X (dating.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Pamunuan ng resort sa Chocolate Hills, nagsalita na sa isyu

NAGLABAS na ng official statement ang pamunuan ng kontrobersyal na resort sa Chocolate Hills na Captain’s Peak Resort matapos itong mag-trending sa pambabatikos ng netizens. Marami kasi ang hindi nagustuhan ang pagpapatayo ng resort sa paanan ng isa sa mga kinikilalang tourist attraction sa Pilipinas at idineklara rin na National Geological Monument and Protected Area.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Anne Curtis, Janno Gibbs express concern over Chocolate Hills resort

Several celebrities have chimed in their concerns and remarks of dismay after seeing clips of a resort in the vicinity of Bohol's Chocolate Hills......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Manager admits no environmental clearance for Chocolate Hills resort; to close temporarily

The manager of the viral resort situated in the heart of Bohol's Chocolate Hills admitted an Environmental Compliance Certificate was not obtained for the resort's construction, but claimed it did not damage the famous landmark......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

DENR wants Chocolate Hills resort closed

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources yesterday ordered the implementation of a temporary closure order earlier issued against a resort at the Chocolate Hills in Bohol amid viral social media posts of a swimming pool built right at the foot of the declared National Geological Monument......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024