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‘Logistical Reasons’ Caused Delay in Arrival of Chartered Ship from Libya—DFA
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In a press briefing held on Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said “logistical reasons” caused the delay in the arrival of the chartered ship carrying more than 1,000 stranded Filipinos out of Libya. “Because the ship will be coming from Italy to Malta then Libya, they have been…
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Telcos Warn Subscribers of ‘Ransom’ Calls, Texts
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Globe Telecom and Smart Communications Inc. issued a warning to their subscribers about a modus operandi involving calls supposedly coming from telco agents asking customers to turn off their mobile phones for network-related updates. Subscribers’ tales of how they were victimized by a ‘ransom’ call and text scam made the…
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Passenger Plane Crashes in Tehran, 45 Killed, 3 Injured
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An Iranian passenger plane crashed in Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport killing 45 people on board and injuring three others. Sepahan Air Flight 5915 crashed shortly after taking off in Mehrabad Airport at 9:15 a.m. (Iran time) on Sunday. The flight, bound for Tabas in eastern Iran, was carrying 40 passengers and…
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Signs and Symptoms of Ebola Infection
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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) or Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever (EHF) is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. According to the World Health Organization, EVD outbreaks have a 90% fatality rate. The Ebola Virus is transmitted from wild animals to humans and human-to-human transmission. Here are the symptoms to look out…
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JI Terrorist Marwan Still Alive; AFP Vows to Get Him
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Thursday that Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Abdul Hir, alias Marwan, was dead and vowed to capture him ‘sooner or later.’ In 2012, the military jubilantly declared that Marwan had been killed other most wanted Al-Qaeda-linked militants in a US-backed air raid staged…
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Incident Closes NAIA Runway; Diverts 11 Flights
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The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) runway 06/24 was closed for landing at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5 after a Saudia Airlines Boeing 747 aircraft got stuck on the grassy portion of the runway. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) immediately issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM) and…
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Rainy Day Tips for Commuters
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Do you commute going to work? Here are some simple tips for every commuter during rainy days. 1. Never forget to bring your umbrella or rain coat. 2. Bring an extra shirt. In case you get got drenched in the rain, you can change to dry clothes and prevent getting…
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Banking Public Warned Against BPI ATM Scam
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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) clients were warned over a scam involving illegal withdrawals from automated teller machines (ATM) in the bank’s branches in Sucat, Paranaque, ABSCBN’s Maan Macapagal reported on TV Patrol Monday night. One bank depositor, “Robert” (not his real name), said P80,000 were withdrawn from his…
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