Family grapples with loss of 4 children in Tisa Fire

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – One of the most challenging realities of life following the loss of loved ones is grappling with the weight of regrets and unspoken apologies. This is what clearly defines the emotions experienced by…

Marawi siege victims file ₱17 billion worth of claims

John Eric Mendoza 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — More than ₱17 billion worth of claims have been filed by victims of the Marawi siege, the chairperson of Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) reported on Monday. During the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee, MCB chairperson…

Maui wildfires deadliest in century as death toll hits 93

Reuters 08/13/2023

KAHULUI, Hawaii — The death toll from the Maui wildfires in Hawaii reached 93 on Saturday, according to the Maui County website, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, with the total likely…

5 individuals accuse Mandaue City resident of investment scam

Futch Anthony Inso 06/13/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A group of five individuals sought the assistance of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas  (CIDG-7) after they were allegedly victimized by an investment scam. The complainants point at a…

El Salvador football stadium stampede kills 12—police

Agence France Presse 05/21/2023

Twelve people were killed Saturday in a stampede at an El Salvador stadium where football fans had gathered to watch a local tournament, police said. Authorities said initial reports pointed to a crush of fans who tried…

Mindoro oil spill victims reach 19,000

Dempsey Reyes, Joey Marzan 03/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Oriental Mindoro residents affected by the oil spill from the tanker Princess Empress have risen to 19,000, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian announced on Saturday. But the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)…

Remains of 4 victims of ill-fated Cessna plane retrieved from Mayon Volcano crash site

Ma. April Mier-Manjares 02/26/2023

LEGAZPI CITY – The remains of the four victims of the Cessna plane crash were finally retrieved by the emergency responders on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 25), seven days after the incident. In a Facebook post, Camalig Mayor…

Kin of fatalities in Loay bridge collapse get aid

Doris C. Bongcac 05/03/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Rep. Edward delos Santos of Ang Probinsyano Partylist extended assistance to the families of the fatalities in the Loay bridge collapse in Bohol province. On Saturday, Delos Santos visited the wake of van…

Repa Paluwagan scam: 8 victims lost P2 million to online investment fraud

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eight individuals lost an estimated P2 million to an online money scam called Repa Paluwagan. Police Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas (CIDG-7), said the eight individuals trooped…

DSWD-7 ready to send aid to Luzon typhoon victims

Futch Anthony Inso 11/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) said it is willing and can send family food packs (FFPs) to victims of the recent typhoon in Luzon. “We are ready,” DSWD-7…

Chinese men accused of kidnapping to be freed

Alven Marie A. Timtim 03/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Chinese nationals, who have been detained for allegedly kidnapping three fellow Chinese nationals, may be released from detention tomorrow, on March 7, 2020, if the victims will not file a complaint against…

LOOK: Lizzo helps pack goods for Australia bushfire victims

Ryan Arcadio 01/10/2020

Singer-songwriter Lizzo took some time off from her performances in Australia to pack goods for those affected by the ongoing bushfires in the country. The American artist performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House earlier this week,…

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