Tag: safety

SWS: More Filipinos believe their families are safer now

(Eagle News) — More than half of Filipinos said their families were safer now than six months ago, a Social Weather Stations survey said. The survey–conducted from December 8 to 16— found that the 57% of Filipino adults nationwide who said the safety of their family was better now increased by 7 points since September. Almost 40%–36 % to be exact—said the safety of their family now was  the same as before, while 6% said it […]

Helpful Tips in welcoming the New Year

Protect yourself and your surroundings as you welcome the New Year! This is one of the busiest times of the year for most people. This is also the time of the year when cases of accident, even stealing, are rampant. Uncontrolled eating also happens for many this season, so it is important to be cautious and alert, not only in our surroundings but in taking care of ourselves as well. This New Year celebration, the […]

Video ng pagbiyahe ng LRT na bukas ang pinto, viral sa social media

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Viral ngayon sa social media ang video ng pagbiyahe ng Light Rail Transit habang bukas ang isang pinto nito. Sa uploaded video ni Jason Ibe sa kaniyang Facebook account, makikita na tuloy-tuloy lang ang biyahe ng LRT kahit bukas ang pinto sa bahagi ng Vito Cruz Station at Quirino Station, kagabi, Nobyembre 29. Tila relaxed at balewala lang sa ilang pasahero sa harap ng panganib ng nakabukas na pinto ng […]

Boracay nangangailangan ng karagdagang trained lifeguards

Eagle News – Nangangailangan ngayon ng karagdagang trained lifeguards sa Isla ng Boracay. Ito ay kasunod ng inihaing ordinansa ni Sangguniang Bayan Member Jupiter Aelred Gallenero na nag-aatas sa mga beachfront establishment sa isla na mag-hire ng kanilang sariling on-site lifeguards para tumulong sa mga kasalukuyang lifeguards mula sa Lokal na Pamahalaan at mga Volunteer Group. Obligado na ring maglagay ng safety flags at signs mula Station 1-3 at iba pang beaches sa isla upang magsilbing […]

California air base under lockdown, “shelter in place” orders

CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) – Officials at Travis Air Force Base in California have advised people there to “shelter in place” during a “real world security incident,” according to official social media posts issued on Wednesday (June 14) afternoon. “Travis Air Force Base is currently responding to a real world security incident. More details will be released as they become available. The public is being asked to stay away from the base to ensure emergency […]

How to have a safe field trip

QUEZON City, Philippines (February 24) – With the recent tragedy that resulted in the death of 15 college students, the Commission on Higher Education issued a moratorium ordering all institutions of higher education to suspend the conduct of field trips and other out-of-school activities. Hoping that such ban would only be temporary, as field trips are part of a complete educational experience, here are some tips on how you can do your part in making […]

New —and old— safety measures for new age commuting

QUEZON City, Philippines (January 21) – With the advent of ride-sharing apps, their safety levels are quite impressive. Two leading apps, like Uber and Grab Car, provide the full information of the driver; his photo, plate number, car model and contact number. Instinctively, the passenger would share these details to their friends and family for emergency. But what if the given unpredictability of events dug you into possibilities of rape, holdap, and kidnap by the driver […]