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Agaton Kills 40 People, Injures 65
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(Updated at 2:16 p.m.) Forty people were reported dead, 65 were injured, and six remain missing in Regions IX, X, XI and CARAGA due to tropical depression Agaton (international name: Lingling), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its latest report issued at 6 a.m. today.…
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“AGATON” to Bring Rains in Visayas
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The low pressure area southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar has developed into Tropical Depression “Agaton” according to the tropical cyclone warning of the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a tropical cyclone warning at 10:00 a.m. locating Agaton at 260 km southeast…
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Secret “Back Doors” in Huawei Devices?
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If you own a Huawei device, read on. German magazine Spiegel said secret “back doors” were installed by the U.S. National Security Agency in telecoms equipment manufactured by Chinese telecom giant Huawei and other companies, according to an Associated Press report. Some researchers also claimed earlier that they discovered vulnerabilities…
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Dasma Village Replaces Security Agency Following Binay Convoy Incident
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The Dasmariñas Village Association (DVA) has decided to replace the security agency providing security in the village following the incident involving the convoy of Makati Mayor Junjun Binay. The DVA has issued a circular informing its residents that it will no longer acquire the services of Right Eight Security Agency.…
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Don Mariano Transit Bus Franchise Revoked
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) revoked the franchise of Don Mariano Transit because of multiple violations. On December 16, a Don Mariano Transit bus fell off the Skyway in Parañaque City. The incident left at least 18 people dead and several others injured. After the incident, the…
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15 Dead, 13 Missing, 35 Injured in Flooded Mindanao — NDRRMC
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In its latest situational report at 6 a.m. today, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) recorded a total of 15 deaths, 35 injuries, and 13 missing persons in Region XI and CARAGA, due to flooding brought about by the low pressure area (LPA) in Southern Mindanao. However,…
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Campus Blast in North Cotabato Hurt 10 People
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An explosion occurred at the Cotabato College Foundation of Science and Technology campus in Arakan, North Cotabato at around 8 p.m. on January 12, injuring at least 10 people, according to a report from Rappler.com. Police authorities identified four of the victims as students Norsaiden Haje Jaron, Mohammad Omal, Marco…
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Excellence or Mediocrity?
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Please do not be offended by my article. It may be scathing to those who may not be aware of it but are actually promoting a culture of mediocrity in the local security industry. But it also promotes hope and a means out of this mess that we Filipinos are…
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