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NGCP issues yellow, red alerts for Visayas grid; Luzon, Mindanao grids in yellow alert
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines hoisted red and yellow alert statuses over Visayas power grids while the Luzon and Mindanao grids were placed under a yellow alert status on Wednesday......»»
Charter Day, Prayer Rally: Cebu City police on full alert
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Charter Day celebration and Anti-Charter Change Prayer Rally this weekend, February 24-25, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, CCPO spokesperson, relayed that the full alert status has been enforced starting Friday morning, February 23. According to Rafter,.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Luzon, Visayas in red, yellow alerts for 2 weeks now
Red and yellow alert levels have been raised across the Philippines, mainly in Luzon and the Visayas, for two weeks now due to some power plants not being operational. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), responsible for the country’s transmission network, extended the red or yellow alert in these regions for longer hours.....»»
Luzon, Visayas grids placed under red, yellow alert
With several power plants either offline or operating at reduced capacity, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines yesterday placed the Luzon and Visayas grids on red and yellow alert status......»»
DepEd official escapes slay try, wife wounded after gun attack in Sultan Kudarat province
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – A Department of Education (DepEd) supervisor in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat escaped a slay try but his wife was injured after a gunman shot their sports utility vehicle (SUV) with an automatic handgun Monday afternoon. Colonel Christopher Bermudez, Sultan Kudarat provincial police director, said Eric Balancio eluded death as […].....»»
Bohol encounter: Police on full alert following clash with ‘NPA fighters’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bohol encounter on Friday between government forces and NPA rebels has put the province’s entire police force on full alert status. Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Norman Nuez said the Bohol encounter occurred in Bilar town. Nuez also relayed the agency’s official statement in a video posted.....»»
Lady Bulldogs gun for semis bonus
National University spikes for one of the Final Four bonuses when it locks horns with Far Eastern University in a battle between red-hot squads entering the homestretch of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert
NEW DELHI - Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures Saturday, with the capital, New Delhi, under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures struck parts of the country.India's weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days and has put several states on high alert.On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 47.1 degrees Celsius.....»»
Yellow alert for Visayas, Luzon on Thursday, April 25 — NGCP
Luzon and Visayas grids will be placed today, Thursday, April 25, under yellow alert for several hours by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). This is because there are over 40 power plants that are unavailable. A yellow alert, according to the NGCP, is issued “when the operating margin is insufficient to meet.....»»
Luzon, Visayas grids under yellow alert, says NGCP
MANILA, Philippines — National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a yellow alert in the Luzon and Visayas grids today, April 23, lasting several hours as nearly 40 power plants are unavailable. NGCP placed Luzon under yellow alert from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., its advisory showed......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0830 GMT, March 10
ISLAMABAD -- Two people were killed and another injured on Sunday morning in a blast near a market in Pakistan's northwest Peshawar city, rescue service reported. The blast took place early in the morning on Nasir Bagh road near Board Bazaar, a local market in Peshawar, the capital city of the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, resulting in casualties, Bilal Ahmad Faizi, public relations offic.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0830 GMT, March 10
ISLAMABAD -- Two people were killed and another injured on Sunday morning in a blast near a market in Pakistan's northwest Peshawar city, rescue service reported. The blast took place early in the morning on Nasir Bagh road near Board Bazaar, a local market in Peshawar, the capital city of the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, resulting in casualties, Bilal Ahmad Faizi, public relations offic.....»»
Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
Alerts raised on Visayas, Luzon grids due to power woes
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid was placed on yellow alert while the Luzon grid on red alert by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Tuesday, April 16. This was after 42 power plants either stopped supplying electricity or reduced their output. When power supply is insufficient to meet consumer demand then.....»»
More quakes hit Taiwan after deadly one this month
More quakes hit Taiwan after deadly one this month.....»»
US-Led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones, CENTCOM Says
Dubai, UAE - U.S. and allied forces shot down 15 one-way attack drones fired by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, the U.S. military said.Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles at an 'American' commercial ship and launched drones at U.S. warships in 'the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.'It was one of the Houthi's largest attacks sin.....»»
US-Led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones, CENTCOM Says
Dubai, UAE - U.S. and allied forces shot down 15 one-way attack drones fired by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, the U.S. military said.Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles at an 'American' commercial ship and launched drones at U.S. warships in 'the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.'It was one of the Houthi's largest attacks sin.....»»
Rhea Gullas Cup semifinals take centerstage Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament semifinals unfold tomorrow, March 2, at the Minglanilla Sports Complex. Former champion and topseed Abante Minglanilla locks horns with No. 4 Naga Atong Garbo at 7:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the No. 2 Talisay Aksyon Agad takes on the No. 3 Sidlak.....»»