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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

Thai man faces a record 50 years in jail for royal insult

Thailand's lese majeste law, one of the strictest in the world, protects the palace from criticism and carries a jail sentence of up to 15 years for each perceived violation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Snake on a plane alarms passengers on AirAsia flight

Passengers on a Thai AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket had a nasty surprise when a snake was spotted slithering around in one of the cabin’s overhead compartments. A TikTok video starring the reptilian stowaway was shared by user @wannabnailssalon, and has since chalked up 3.4 million views on the platform. When the snake was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

13 killed in vehicles collision in southern Philippines

MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen people were killed after a passenger van and a dump truck collided on a highway in Cotabato province in the southern Philippines on Monday, police and local media said. Police said the van, with about 15 passengers aboard, was negotiating a sloping curve when it was hit by the speeding dump truck in the opposite lane. The accident happened after 12 noon local time. In.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

13 killed in vehicles collision in southern Philippines

MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen people were killed after a passenger van and a dump truck collided on a highway in Cotabato province in the southern Philippines on Monday, police and local media said. Police said the van, with about 15 passengers aboard, was negotiating a sloping curve when it was hit by the speeding dump truck in the opposite lane. The accident happened after 12 noon local time. In.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Davao de Oro landslide: Death toll rises to 98; over 5,300 in evacuation centers

TAGUM CITY — Two bodies have been found by responders at a landslide-hit village in Maco town, Davao de Oro on Saturday, bringing the death toll of the Feb. 6 disaster to 98, local disaster officials said. In a 7 p.m. bulletin on Saturday, the Maco local government said the number of missing persons was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll rises to 92, search for 36 continues

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the Feb. 6 landslide that hit a mining town in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has risen to 92, local authorities said Thursday. Provincial government of Davao de Oro said on social media that rescuers are still looking for 36 missing people. Leah Anora of the Department of Interior and Local government told a press conference at Maco, the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll rises to 92, search for 36 continues

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the Feb. 6 landslide that hit a mining town in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has risen to 92, local authorities said Thursday. Provincial government of Davao de Oro said on social media that rescuers are still looking for 36 missing people. Leah Anora of the Department of Interior and Local government told a press conference at Maco, the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

A wave of local films set to hit cinemas post-MMFF

Philippine cinema is set to make a comeback this year as a wave of local films is scheduled to show in cinemas post-Metro Manila Film Festival......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Jan. 11

TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 213 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Thursday, after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, local media reported. A total of 52 people remained unaccounted for in the hardest-hit prefecture as of 9 a.m. local time, while at least 567 people suffered injuries due to the quakes, public broadcaster NHK said. (Japan-Ea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

AppleOne intensifies efforts to boost local tourism

AppleOne Group Inc., a Cebu-based property developer, is gearing up to welcome an increased influx of both local and international travelers this year to further showcase its ongoing commitment in helping foster people-to-people connections, enriching cultural relations, and contributing to the boosting of tourism at the local and national levels......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

PH dev t NGOs: Take People Power to Local Communities as Nation Commemorates EDSA Uprising

The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) enjoins the Filipino public to keep the spirit of the 1986 EDSA Uprising alive by putting ordinary people at the front and center of local development and local autonomy - ideals, among many others, that figure prominently in the 1987 Constitution, as they facilitate the fulfillment of the rights and freedoms restored by this ongoing de.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

PH dev t NGOs: Take People Power to Local Communities as Nation Commemorates EDSA Uprising

The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) enjoins the Filipino public to keep the spirit of the 1986 EDSA Uprising alive by putting ordinary people at the front and center of local development and local autonomy - ideals, among many others, that figure prominently in the 1987 Constitution, as they facilitate the fulfillment of the rights and freedoms restored by this ongoing de.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

One Nation, United and Undivided

Statement from the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), representing the collective interests of local government units and officials across the nation, steadfastly champions the principle of “One Nation, United, Undivided.” Our commitment is to foster unity and progress for all Filipinos, recognizing that […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Local officials’ union throws support behind charter change

Not all local government officials, however, share the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines' position on the initiative to amend the Constitution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

DSWD, DILG unite to promote environmental responsibility in local communities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Program, has partnered with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to advance environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across local communities in the Philippines. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Pig, coconut tree hit by lightning in Argao, Cebu

Pig, coconut tree hit by lightning in Argao, Cebu.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

More than quotes: Media hit Gadon s remarks with real numbers

More than quotes: Media hit Gadon s remarks with real numbers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

More than quotes: Media hit Gadon s remarks with real numbers

More than quotes: Media hit Gadon s remarks with real numbers.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

NHA gives P5.75-M aid to Zamboanga fire-hit families

NHA gives P5.75-M aid to Zamboanga fire-hit families.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024