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…

Cafe explosion injures 90 people in Spain

10/03/2016

  Madrid — Authorities say an explosion at a cafe in southern Spain has injured 90 people at a local festival, five of them seriously. The Saturday night explosion occurred at around 7 p.m. in Velez-Malaga, a…

Survivors recount horror of Davao explosion

09/04/2016

Davao City – They thought it was just another ordinary night at the Roxas night market. Among those who died in the blast that killed 15 people and wounded 67 others was a 12-year-old boy and an…

Tumulak alarmed over butane-caused explosion

Rabboni Centino Borbon 08/10/2016

Acting Cebu City Vice Mayor David Tumulak voiced alarm over the explosion caused by refilled-butane gas canisters that were destroyed in a collision between a delivery truck and a school bus in Talisay City Wednesday morning. “Butane…

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