Injuries from fireworks down by 35% this year, DOH says

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 01/01/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The number of injuries due to fireworks has decreased 35 percent to 164 cases nationwide, the Department of Health said Wednesday. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the number recorded from December 21, 2019…

Ursula death toll now 41; 12 still missing — NDRRMC

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 12/29/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The number of fatalities caused by the onslaught of Typhoon Ursula has climbed to 41, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday. In its situation report, NDRRMC said at least 12…

NDRMMC: 13 gov’t structures damaged by Davao quake

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 12/16/2019

MANILA, Philippines — At least 13 government buildings have been damaged by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that was felt in parts of Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. “In our early count…

‘Abducted’ Chinese woman safely home, husband claims

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 12/16/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese woman who was abducted along Paseo de Roxas Avenue in Makati City has already returned her residence, police said Monday, quoting the victim’s partner. Maj. Gideon Ines Jr., chief of the investigation…

Samar governor Milagrosa Tan passes away at 61

Joey Gabieta, Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 12/01/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Samar Governor Milagrosa Tee Tan passed away Saturday at the age of 61, her daughter Samar 2nd District Representative Sharee Ann Tan said. Sharee Ann said Milagrosa died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday at St.…

Govt feeding program may include 2-year-olds due to budget increase

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 12/01/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Two-year-olds may soon also receive free meals in day care centers under the government’s Supplementary Feeding Program after a proposed increase in its budget was approved by the Senate, Senator Grace Poe said Sunday.…

PAL plane forced to return to LAX due to ‘technical problem’

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 11/22/2019

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Airlines (PAL) plane was forced to return back to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Friday (Philippine time) after experiencing a “technical problem” shortly after take-off. “We confirm that our Philippine Airlines…

What’s the problem with Robredo getting HVT list? She’s the VP, Lacson says

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 11/21/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo is entitled to get the data on high-value targets (HVT) in the administration’s war against illegal drugs even if she was not appointed as co-chair of Inter-agency Committee on Anti-Illegal…

I’m not after Vice Ganda’s wealth, she’s my girlfriend – Ion Perez

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 11/20/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Ion Perez has recently opened up about his one-year relationship with movie and TV celebrity Vice Ganda, putting an end to allegations of him is merely after the  the comedian’s money. He likewise talked…

Antitrust body fines Grab P23M, orders P5-M refund to riders

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 11/18/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines Competition Commission (PCC) has slapped Grab Philippines with a P23-million fine and also ordered the ride-hailing company to refund P5 million to its passengers, citing breach in its pricing commitments. “The PCC…

Duterte to Asean: Don’t sacrifice environment for progress

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 11/03/2019

NONTHABURI, Thailand — President Rodrigo Duterte has appealed to Southeast Asian leaders not to sacrifice the environment in pursuit of progress at the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. Duterte, according to a Palace statement…

Duterte to Asean: Don’t choose sides between China and US

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 11/03/2019

  NONTHABURI, Thailand — President Rodrigo Duterte has called on leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) not to choose between China and the United States (US) which would be a “strategic mistake.” In a…

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