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Death toll reaches 976
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The number of dead due to tropical storm Sendong has reached 976, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday (December 21). As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, the number of missing has dwindled down to 46, those rescued or have survived, 432. The total number of population…
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Aquino declares state of national calamity
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President Benigno Aquino III has declared a state of national calamity as the country continues to recover from the devastation wrought by tropical storm Sendong. The President signed Tuesday (December 20) the National State of Calamity in the Palace following a trip to devastated areas. The President visited the cities…
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Christmas in a strange land
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My cousin’s parents were veteran OFWs. For many years, both her father and mother spent years in different countries such as Saudi Arabia, Canada and the U.S. for work. And because she was an only child, she was perpetually left to relatives who took charge (or didn’t take charge) of…
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Safety in using Christmas lights
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Examine your Christmas decors especially your Christmas lights and lanterns. Make sure that these were inspected by the Department of Trade and Industry. Put up your Christmas tree and decorations away from curtains and other combustible materials. Avoid leaving Christmas lights turned on overnight to avoid fire or overheating. Avoid…
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Sendong death toll: 662
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MANILA — The total number of dead from tropical storm Sendong has reached 662, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday (December 19). In its 6 p.m. report, the NDRRMC said 82 people remained missing while 432 people were either rescued or survived. The Philippine Red…
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IMT report on Oct 18 Basilan incident out
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The full report of the Malaysian-led International Monitoring Team on the October 18 incident in Al-Barka, Basilan, where 19 members of the Special Forces were killed, is out, according to www.luwaran.com. Official copies were reportedly submitted to the Malaysian facilitator and to the chairs of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front…
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NPA kills 5 soldiers amid truce
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A day after the government announced a unilateral suspension of military operations against the communist rebels, the New People’s Army ambushed Army troops out to conduct peace and developmental mission in Surigao del Sur provinces. The attack killed 5 soldiers while two others were wounded. Reports quoted Major Eugenio Julio…
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Gov’t to review crisis response after Sendong
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MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III wants a review of the government’s disaster response manual to prevent unnecessary loss of lives in the aftermath of the devastation of Typhoon Sendong in Mindanao. Several government agencies in Camp Aguinaldo on Saturday briefed the President regarding their response to the devastation brought…
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