Flashfloods still threaten Eastern and Southern Mindanao

There is a continuing threat of flashfloods and landslides in Eastern and Southern Mindanao as weather officials predict continuous rainy weather in the region. According to the latest update as of 5 a.m. (January 3) of the National Disaster Risk …

K-9 attacks two-year-old boy at airport

MANILA – Here’s a reminder that man’s best friend can be not so friendly all the time. A K-9 dog hired by Philippine Airlines attacked a two-year-old boy last Saturday (November 19) at the NAIA Centennial Terminal 2, reports said. …

Palawan Underground River secures spot in ‘provisional’ world’s new 7 wonders.

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MANILA — The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan now belongs to the “provisional” list of the world’s new seven wonders. The New7Wonders Foundation, who initiated the search, has announced November 12 the poll’s provisional results. Aside from the …

Military launches air strikes

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The Armed Forces has launched air strikes as part of its law enforcement operations against the notorious kidnapping group of Juaning Abdulsalam in Zamboanga Sibugay. Acting Philippine Army spokesperson Maj. Harold Cabunoc said a 200-strong combined elements of the Philippine …

Police on full alert on long weekend

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To ensure security during the long weekend, the Philippine National Police has placed its entire force under full alert starting 6 p.m. Thursday (October 27). PNP spokesman Chief Supt. Agrimero Cruz Jr. reminded all unit commanders to secure all police …

No coding scheme on November 2

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There will be no number-coding scheme for vehicles on November 2 (Wednesday) in the whole Metro Manila, including Makati and Las Pinas, which do not always lift their coding policy. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced the cancellation to …

Don’t be a victim of fire

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Here are some tips to avoid fire and other accidents in your properties: 1. Burning candles should not be left unattended. 2. Do not place a candle near curtains or other combustible materials. 3. For burns, the first aid management …

Safeguarding your house from Akyat Bahay during holidays

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There will be two long weekends marking All Saint’s Day and the Muslim celebration of Eidul Adha. During these holidays, many Filipinos troop to cemeteries and vacation spots, leaving their houses and other properties unattended. These instances leave opportunities for …

Poll says NAIA 1 is world’s worst airport

The Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has been voted world’s worst airport in a reader poll. According to travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports, Terminal 1 topped the 2011 list of the world’s least …