According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the death toll due to typhoon “Ruby” now stands at nineteen, with more than 900 injured and 3 million displaced by the said typhoon.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Every month of December, we celebrate Human Rights Month. To gain better understanding of your rights as a citizen, here is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as adopted by the United Nations General Assembly of 1948.
South Korea pledges commitment to help Phl recover from Ruby
By Rowena dela Fuente (Eagle News Service) Busan, South Korea, Dec. 11 (ENS) — South Korean President Park Geun-Hye today pledged her country’s commitment to help the Philippines recover from the devastation brought about by Typhoon Ruby which hit Eastern Visayas, Southern Luzon and some Mindanao provinces. During the bilateral meeting between President Aquino and President Park today (Dec. 11), the South Korean leader expressed her sympathies and condolences to the families affected by Typhoon Ruby. […]
Iligan City Rep. Belmonte survives ambush, 4 others killed
(Eagle News Service) — Iligan City Rep. Vicente Belmonte survived an ambush attempt Thursday afternoon, Dec. 11, near Laguindingin Airport in Misamis Oriental which killed four of his escorts and staffmembers. Belmonte suffered injuries, along with two other companions. They are now being treated at a local hospital in Laguindingan. According to Police Superintendent Bernard Mendoza, spokesperson of the Police regional office, the ambush happened around 1:45 p.m. The still unidentified assailants opened fire on […]
Iligan representative, ambushed
Iligan representative Vicente Belmonte was wounded in an ambush that killed four people in Misamis Oriental.
NDRRMC corrects death toll
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council corrected its official death toll from 19 to 18, wherein it said that one of the names was listed twice. Aside from the deaths,at least 916 people were recorded injured due to typhoon ‘Ruby”.
Hong Kong police begins clearing barricades
Hong Kong police started clearing barricades in the main protest site in the Admiralty district when a court order was issued in favor of a bus company claiming that the protests disrupted its business.
Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Kabul
Taliban a claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that killed six soldiers and wounded at least ten in a highway near Kabul, Afghanistan.
Fire in Sta. Cruz, Manila leaves 500 families homeless
At least 500 families lost their homes and belongings as a fire incident in Sta. Cruz, Manila destroyed more than 200 houses made of light materials.
Suicide bombing in Nigeria
A woman suicide bomber attacked a market in Nigeria, resulting in 4 dead and 7 injured.
BOC to auction confiscated rice and TV sets
The Bureau of Customs will auction smuggled items that it confiscated, which includes rice and television sets.
DOH launches anti-fireworks campaign
As the new year comes nearer, the Department of Health launches its “Anti-Paputok” campaign to reduce fireworks-related injuries.
