A motorcycle collided with a truck in Bacnotan, La Union resulting in the back rider of the motorcycle being critically injured.
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AFP faces security challenge during papal visit
The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines called the papal visit a “security nightmare”, with AFP Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang saying that it is no joke to guarantee the safety of the leader of the Catholic Church.
MIAA cancels flights in preparation for arrival of Pope Francis
The Manila International Airport Authority cancelled domestic and international flights in preparation for the arrival of Pope Francis.
“Amang” enters PAR
The first storm for 2015 has finally entered the Philippine area of responsibility according to the PAGASA.
Immigration installs new passport readers
The Bureau of Immigration installed new passport readers in the NAIA just in time for the papal visit as well as the Philippine hosting of the APEC summit this year.
Congress to investigate passenger fares in ships
According to Bayan Muna party-list representative Neri Colmenares, the Congress will investigate the rise in the fare of airplanes and ships despite the continuing rollbacks on the price of petroleum products.
Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao to experience power interruption
Some parts of Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao will experience one-hour power interruption on Friday, January 16.
Raja Muda Agbimuddin Kiram dies
Sultan Jamal Kiram III’s brother, Raja Muda Agbimuddin Kiram, passed away in Tawi-tawi, according to a spokesman of the Sulu Sultanate. Raja Muda was the one who lead the Sultanate’s forces in going to Lahar Datu in Sabah in 2013.
Iglesia Ni Cristo launches annual “Lingap sa Mamamayan” in QC Muslim community
The Iglesia Ni Cristo launched its annual “Lingap sa Mamamayan” in the Muslim Community in Barangay Culiat in Quezon City.
More qualified officials can lead DOH
Former Health Secretary Enrique Ona said that there are more qualified officials to replace him as head of the Department of Health than Acting Secretary Janet Garin.
Tropical depression gathers strength as it nears eastern Mindanao
As the low pressure area goes near the Philippine area of responsibility, it gathers strength and has developed into a full-blown tropical depression as it nears eastern Mindanao.
NCCA issues cease and desist order against “photo bomb” building
The National Commission on the Culture and the Arts issued a cease-and-desist order against the Tore De Manila condominium, which became notorious as the “photo-bomber” in the Rizal Monument.
