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My Midnight Encounter with Bukas Taxi Modus
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It was almost midnight, such a bad time for lone taxi rides, I told myself. I just arrived at our office in Makati City on November 15 dead tired after coming from an assignment in Leyte to cover the aftermath of super typhoon Yolanda. After many hours on the road,…
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5 Lessons in Security from the Binay Convoy-Dasmariñas Guards Incident
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Security professionals agree that the incident involving Mayor Jun-jun Binay’s convoy in Dasmariñas Village, Makati just compromised his security and the security of the village. Here are some lessons from the incident: Lesson 1: Coordination could have saved everyone the trouble. Dr. Joey Acedera, a Certified Security Management Specialist and…
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On Binays and Dasmariñas Guards: Village Security Implications
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This is about the current trending topic that kept media networks and netizens abuzz – the incident involving the Binay siblings and security guards of Dasmariñas Village. This is merely my perspective as a certified protection professional, technical security design and risk management consultant. And my stand as a former…
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NAIA Terminal 3 Shooting Leaves 4 Dead, 4 Injured
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(UPDATE 2) A shooting incident inside Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 resulted to at least four dead and four others injured this morning, December 20. The shooting occurred in the arrival area of NAIA 3 at around 11:00 a.m.. This resulted to the killing of Ukol Talumpa, mayor…
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Book of Bayanihan Stories Launched
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Kwentong Bayani-han, a book featuring stories of Filipino soldiers and civilians working together for peace was launched last December 18. The book is a joint project of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), The Asian Foundation, and the Working Group on Security Sector Reform from the Department of Political…
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Tips When Taking Children to the Mall
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It’s just eight days before Christmas and malls are bursting at the seams. Holiday shoppers brave the crowd in search for the perfect Yuletide gifts and often, families go together to get each other the present of their choice. Problem is, it’s hard enough to jostle through the crowd on…
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Bus Falls Off Skyway; 22 Dead
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A passenger bus fell from the Skyway in Parañaque City early Monday and landed on a van below, killing at least 22 people. According to Skyway Corp., a Don Mariano Transport bus (UVC 916) on the southbound lane going to Alabang in Muntinlupa City fell from the elevated part of Skyway…
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Martilyo Gang Robbery Scares Shoppers at SM North EDSA
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Amid Christmas shopping at SM North EDSA Mall in Quezon City, a robbery gang using hammers smashed display cases at jewelry stores on Sunday night (Dec. 15). Based on police reports from the Quezon City Police District, at around 7 p.m., at least three men started smashing jewelry cases on…
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