(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is monitoring developments regarding the fire that destroyed the centuries old historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and checking if there were any Filipinos affected by the incident. So far, it said, that there were no reports of victims in the area. “The Philippine Embassy in Paris is checking with authorities if there are any victims due to the incident,” the DFA said in a statement. […]
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In photos: Notre Dame cathedral on fire
by Anne Chaon Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — Paris was struck in its very heart on Monday as flames devoured the roof of Notre-Dame, the medieval cathedral made famous by Victor Hugo, its two massive towers flanked with gargoyles instantly recognisable even by people who have never visited the city. Thousands of Parisians poured into the streets to watch as the fire spread, overwhelmed by the catastrophic damage to […]





