Taal volcano spews ashes in phreatic eruption

Darryl John Esguerra - INQUIRER.net 01/12/2020

MANILA, Philippines (Updated) — Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) said the Taal Volcano is spewing ashes in a phreatic eruption on Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2020, due to hydro-thermal activities. Phivolcs Undersecretary Renato Solidum confirmed…

7 injured in General Santos City explosion

Inquirer.net 09/16/2018

KORONADAL CITY— An improvised explosive devise exploded in front of a drug store in General Santos City on Sunday, injuring seven people. The incident was the third explosion in Region 12 or Soccsksargen region in less than…

Abu Sayyaf behind Basilan explosion – AFP

Inquirer.net 07/31/2018

The military claimed Tuesday that the suspect behind the explosion in Basilan that left at least 11 people killed belonged to the group of Abu Sayyaf leader Furuji Indama. “Based from a conversation with Wesmincom commander Lt.…

Labor dispute eyed as motive in explosion that hit Lim’s business

Nestle L. Semilla 07/09/2018

A labor dispute involving controversial businessman Peter Lim’s company is being investigated by police in relation to the explosion outside Lim’s establishment in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City last July 5. “We received a report from the barangay…

EXPLOSION ROCKS PETER LIM’S SHOP

Fe Marie D. Dumaboc and Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Norman V. Mendoza 07/05/2018

Controversial Cebu businessman Peter Lim expressed concern over his safety after unidentified men set off two improvised explosive devices outside an establishment he owned in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City. This was the second time in a week…

Vintage bomb explosion hurts 6 in Leyte

Inquirer.net 06/10/2018

TACLOBAN CITY — Six people, two of them were children, were hurt when a vintage bomb exploded at about 7:45 a.m. on Sunday in Sitio Betaog in Barangay Crossing in San Isidro, Leyte province. Shortly before the…

One injured in grenade explosion in Negros Oriental

Benjie B. Talisic 05/30/2018

A grenade was thrown and exploded at the house of Bacong, Negros Oriental town Vice Mayor Leni Alviola by two unidentified riding in tandem assailants past 8 p.m. on Tuesday (May 29). Based on reports from Supt.…

Death toll in Pakistan’s oil tanker explosion reaches 174

AFP 06/30/2017

  The death toll from an oil tanker explosion in central Pakistan has risen to 174, officials said Thursday, including the driver who warned people scooping up spilled fuel to stay away but was ignored. The tanker…

Butane explosion injures owner’s son

Norman V. Mendoza 02/13/2017

  A butane canister that caught fire damaged a house located inside the Bella Vista Subdivision in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City on Monday afternoon. Damage caused by the 30-minute fire was pegged at P300, 000. SFO1 Hadjiluden…

Improvised explosive devices used in Hilongos bombing; number of wounded victims reached 33

Robert Dejon, Vicky Arnaiz 12/29/2016

TACLOBAN CITY—Improvised explosive devices (IED) were used in the bombing of the town plaza in Hilongos, Leyte past 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Chief Insp. Alberto Renomeron, Hilongos police chief, said in a phone interview, said two IEDs…

Explosion in Hilongos, Leyte injures 27, undetermined number feared dead

Joey Gabieta 12/28/2016

TACLOBAN CITY–An explosion was reported in the town plaza of Hilongos in Leyte past 9 p.m. on Wednesday where a boxing event was in progress as part of the town’s fiesta celebration. Initial report received by the…

Fireworks makers told: Comply with standards

Dominic D. Yasay 11/29/2016

Fireworks makers and dealers in Barangay Babag, Lapu-Lapu City were told to comply with occupational safety and health standards as requirement to lift the stoppage order issued to all pyrotechnic makers in the country. Regional Director Exequiel…

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