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2 dead in residential fire in Philippine capital
MANILA, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people died after a fire gutted a crowded residential community in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, the city's disaster risk reduction and management office said Saturday. The Bureau of Fire Protection said the victims, a woman and her son, were trapped when flame engulfed their home and 20 other houses in the neighborhood on Friday night. It added that it took firefighters.....»»
2 dead in residential fire in Philippine capital
MANILA, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people died after a fire gutted a crowded residential community in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, the city's disaster risk reduction and management office said Saturday. The Bureau of Fire Protection said the victims, a woman and her son, were trapped when flame engulfed their home and 20 other houses in the neighborhood on Friday night. It added that it took firefighters.....»»
Contagious pertussis disease continues spreading in Philippines
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The contagious pertussis has continued spreading in the Philippines, where it has caused at least 40 death cases, after a province near the capital region reported an outbreak of the disease. In a social media post on Wednesday night, the Cavite government posted a resolution declaring the province under a state of calamity "due to the outbreak of pertussis" after logging 36 cases an.....»»
One more city in Philippines declares pertussis outbreak
MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government of Iloilo, a city in central Philippines, on Monday declared an outbreak of pertussis after it confirmed seven out of 15 reported cases, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. Iloilo is the third city to declare an outbreak of pertussis, or whopping cough, after Quezon and Pasig, two cities in the capital region, announced last week that they hav.....»»
One more city in Philippines declares pertussis outbreak
MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government of Iloilo, a city in central Philippines, on Monday declared an outbreak of pertussis after it confirmed seven out of 15 reported cases, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. Iloilo is the third city to declare an outbreak of pertussis, or whopping cough, after Quezon and Pasig, two cities in the capital region, announced last week that they hav.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
Singlife gets P600 million capital infusion
Digital life insurance firm Singlife Philippines has secured a P600-million capital infusion from its parent company in Singapore as it moves to grow its market presence in the country......»»
DBP seeks capital buildup of up to P300 billion
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines is hoping to raise its authorized capital stock to P300 billion as the bank seeks to amend its nearly three-decade-old charter......»»
8,000 additional motorcycle taxis to operate outside Metro Manila
The 8,000 additional motorcycle taxis will operate outside Metro Manila and no additional units will be allowed to operate within the metropolis, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista clarified over the weekend......»»
Bigger Metro Manila Film Festival for its 50th year
The annual summer Metro Manila Film Festival will be canceled this year to give way to a bigger, grander and much-awaited 50th anniversary of the MMFF this December......»»
Marikina, Makati adjust classes as Metro Manila sizzles
At least two cities in Metro Manila adjusted classes to protect students as temperatures continue to rise to dangerous levels......»»
DENR warns of water rationing in Metro Manila
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources yesterday warned of possible water rationing if residents, particularly in Metro Manila, will not practice conservation measures amid the impact of the El Niño phenomenon and the dry season......»»
DENR warns of water rationing in Metro Manila
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources yesterday warned of possible water rationing if residents, particularly in Metro Manila, will not practice conservation measures amid the impact of the El Niño phenomenon and the dry season......»»
Metro Manila, Davao, Zamboanga sizzle as heat index rises
Metro Manila sizzled on Monday after the heat index reached 42 degrees Celsius......»»
Solon bats for expansion of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila
A House lawmaker has voiced his support for expanding the government's allotment of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila as the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board is set to greenlight the participation of more players in its pilot study......»»
Visita Iglesia suggestions in Metro Manila
Staying in Metro Manila for the long weekend? Here's a quick guide to Catholic Churches in the metropolis you can include in your Visita Iglesia list.....»»
Davao City among richest cities outside Metro Manila
Davao City was hailed as the ninth richest city outside Metro Manila, while Davao Oriental was the fourth fastest-growing province and highly urbanized city (HUC), based on the Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)......»»
PNR to completely suspend Metro Manila operations - International Railway Journal
PNR to completely suspend Metro Manila operations International Railway Journal.....»»
3 hurt as 3 fires hit Metro Manila
Three people were injured as fires broke out in three cities in Metro Manila yesterday......»»