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FAA Eases Restrictions on Use of Electronic Devices During Flights
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that passengers will eventually be able to read e-books, play games, and watch videos on their devices during all phases of flight, with very limited exceptions. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced that the FAA has determined that airlines can safely…
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Safety Tips For ‘Undas’
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Going to visit the cemetery or going out of town? Here are some tips to ensure a safe and incident-free All Saint’s Day. Going to the Cemetery Always bring an umbrella, drinking water, food, hand towels, and fans; and wear light clothes to prevent heat stroke. If under medication, don’t…
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Understanding the Risks on the Playground
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Keeping kids safe is every parent’s primary goal, but is there such a thing as being too safe? On the surface, the idea of eliminating all potential risks from a playground seems to be a good one. In the eyes of many parents, a risk-free playground is an ideal proposition.…
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Training Aircraft Crash-Lands Over Lahar Trail
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A Cessna 152 flight training aircraft with registry number RP-C8832 carrying two persons on board crash landed over a lahar trail Wednesday in Pampanga. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Deputy Director General Capt. John C. Andrews identified the owner operator of the said aircraft as Omni Aviation Corporation,…
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Five Tips For Holiday Shopping Safety
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In 2012 the average American shopper spent $749.52 during the holiday shopping season, with more than half of that going toward gifts and more than half being spent on online shopping, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). McAfee warns that holiday shopping season is prime time for online scammers.…
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Barangay Elections Generally Peaceful, No Polls in 94 Barangays
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported “no serious peace and order concerns in their areas of responsibility” during yesterday’s barangay elections. Despite this, the PNP confirmed several incidents during election day. According to the PNP, such incidents in no way affected the the overall peace and order in the conduct…
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Ballot Snatching Reported in Monday Morning Polls
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Two incidents of ballot snatching were reported in the morning of today’s barangay elections, October 28. A ballot box was snatched from the Board of Election Teller (BET) in Antonio, Catubig, Northern Samar. The incident happened around midnight and has affected two voting precincts. Maanwhile, another ballot box was reported…
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NPA Takes 6 Barangay Officials Hostage
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Members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have taken hostage at least five barangay officials in the municipality of Loreto in Agusan del Sur. In the morning of October 24, the rebels attacked Brgy. Sabud and took hostage village chief Lito Andalique and village councilors Balaba Andalique, Marvin Bantuasan, Crisanto…
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