The fourteen-story building that serves as the office of the City Security Force of the Manila City hallsuffered from a fire that reached “Task Force Bravo”.
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DOH insists on total firecracker ban
Department of Health Acting Secretary Janet Garin insisted on a total firecracker ban and partial ban on fireworks due to large number of firecracker- and firework-related incidents this New Year celebration.
QC Commemorates 203rd Birth Anniversary of “Tandang Sora”
QUEZON CITY, 7 Jan. (PIA)–The Quezon City government with the National Historical Commission yesterday commemorated Melchora Aquino’s 203rd birth anniversary at the Tandang Sora National Shrine in Banlat. The event was highlighted by the awarding of honor for Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno for her exemplary service in the judiciary, as this year’s Tandang Sora awardee. The Tandang Sora Award is bestowed to QC’s outstanding women who embody the 7 virtues of Melchora Aquino […]
Gov’t reaches full-year inflation target for 2014
MANILA, Jan. 7 – Cutbacks in the prices of petroleum and electricity with lower increases in the price of most food items brought headline inflation down to 2.7 percent in December 2014 from 3.7 percent in the previous month, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said in a statement. This is the fourth consecutive month that headline inflation slowed down, which pulled average inflation for full-year 2014 to 4.1 percent. Thus, the […]
MRT, LRT fare hike means better services, new facilities, says Palace
MANILA, Jan 7 — The Palace has appealed for more patience from the public, saying the increase in MRT and LRT fares would mean better services and facilities. In a press briefing in Malacañang on Tuesday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. laid out the projects to be carried out for the improvement of the MRT and LRT and their corresponding timetables. “Ipinapakita po natin ito upang ipaliwanag at ipaunawa sa ating mga mamamayan ang konteksto […]
Filipino crew of Vietnamese cargo ship, still missing
Sixteen Filipino crew of the sunken Vietnamese cargo ship remain missing.
Thousands of passengers stranded
The number of stranded passengers reached 4, 000 due to “Seniang”.
Domestic flights cancelled due to storm
Several domestic flights were cancelled due to inclement weather brought by “Seniang”.
Multiple vehicles collide in Roxas Blvd
At least six vehicles crashed into each other when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle in Roxas Blvd, resulting in a street vendor being injured.
Update on Rizal Day celebration
President Aquino said in his speech that every Filipino should emulate the National Hero, Jose Rizal. Said speech was delivered as President Aquino led the celebration of Rizal Day.
Storm heads for Cebu
With a wind strength of 65km/h and storm surges reaching 85km/h, tropical storm “Seniang” is heading towards Mactan, Cebu.
San Marcelino District Hospital expects lower numbers of firework-related injuries
San Marcelino District Hospital expects lower numbers of firework-related injuries. Said hospital had zero casualty during the holiday season and they expect a repeat this new year.
