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NDRRMC on Red Alert for South Korea’s Rocket Launch
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MANILA, Philippines—Eight hours prior to the scheduled launch of the South Korean rocket, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is on red alert, deploying rescue teams in Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao, according to gathered reports. While NDRRMC Chief Benito Ramos believes that local fishermen will comply with…
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MMDA Launches Bike Lane in Marikina City
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MANILA,Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated a bike lane along Marcos Highway in Marikina City the morning of November 27. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, along with Marikina Mayor Del De Guzman, Vice Mayor Jose Fabian Cadiz, other MMDA officials, and cycling enthusiasts and groups, rode the 4.58-kilometer bike lane…
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PNP Buckles Up for Possible Retaliatory Attacks in Maguindanao
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MAGUINDANAO, Philippines—The Philippine National Police is on high alert status to look out for possible retaliatory attacks after two explosions occurred in the province of Maguindanao, various sources reported. Chief Senior Superintendent Jaime Pido called for heightened security measures to prevent the recurrence of these unfortunate incidents by keeping checkpoint…
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Court Battle Not Over for the Reyes Brothers
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MANILA, Philippines—The Court of Appeals (CA) rendered the creation of the second panel “null and void” for the investigation of Doc Gerry Ortega’s murder, but it seems the Reyes brothers – Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and Coron Mayor Mario Reyes – aren’t off the hook yet. Department of Justice Secretary…
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National Security and Safety Summit 2012
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QUEZON CITY, Philippines—Awareness is the best way to be secured. This is the main lesson taught in the recent National Security & Safety Summit 2012 held last November 22-23 at the Multi-Purpose Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City which has the theme, “Awareness and Preparedness: Strategic Means to Cope with…
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Five Casualties, Three Suspects in Cubao Blast
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QUEZON CITY, Philippines—A grenade blast in Cubao, Quezon City near Everest Lumber has left five injured victims and three suspects under police custody, not to mention the lone witness to the said explosion. Apparently, the grenade placed on the sidewalk, exploded around 9:00 p.m. yesterday in front of an apartelle…
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4.9 Earthquake Hits Antique
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ANTIQUE, Philippines—Antique was rocked by a 4.9 magnitude earthquake on or about 1:53 a.m. today. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) revealed that the quake is of tectonic origin, 6-kilometer northeast of Valderrama and 11-kilometer deep. Quakes of tectonic origin are brought about by plates in the lithosphere bumping…
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Suspect in the Killing of Two Young Girls Tagged
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MANILA, Philippines–Police authorities are now in pursuit of the suspect behind the killing of two young girls in Caloocan City. The suspect was identified as Gilbert Fullosa, 25, said to be a neighbor of the victims. According to various news sources, drops of blood were seen from the house of…
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