A food poisoning incident in the province of Misamis Oriental resulted in 130 people being sent to various hospitals in the country.
Other News
Dam target water level still low
Major dams in the country still have not attained their target water levels which may mean a water crisis next year due to the El Niño.
Israel and Palestine agreed to extend ceasefire
Israel and Palestinian negotiators agreed to extend the ceasefire which is supposed to end today for another 24 hours, as they search for a more permanent ceasefire agreement.
Motorcycle rider injured in Taft Ave
A motorcycle rider was injured when he collided with a car in the traffic intersection of Taft and Ayala Avenue.
Fair weather today
Due to the high pressure area, expect fair weather ahead with isolated rain showers in the afternoon.
Plate number vest ordinance in QC, suspended
Quezon City suspended the “plaka vest” ordinance due to the amount of feed back received by the local government after its implementation.
Thailand gives more cash aid for the rehab of Yolanda-affected areas
MANILA, Philippines — The government of Thailand recently gave additional cash donation worth more than half a million dollars to the Philippine government for the rehabilitation of areas affected by typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan). Thailand Ambassador to the Philippines Prasas Prasasvinitchai presented the check in the amount of US$622,243.39 to Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario. The simple handover ceremony was held at the Department of Foreign Affairs and attended by Thelsa Biolena, […]
Philippines protests China’s patrols over Recto Bank
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government protested China’s latest activities involving illegal patrols over Philippine territorial waters, particularly in the gas-rich Recto Bank, also called Reed Bank, which is part of the continental margin of Palawan based on the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). “We are protesting the conduct of sovereignty patrols by Chinese vessels on Recto Bank. The frequent passage of Chinese vessels in Recto Bank is not an innocent […]
Update on Palparan arraignment
Here is an update on the arraignment of retired Major General Jovito Palparan.
DOTC investigation on MRT accident, ongoing
The investigation on the MRT accident conducted by the Department of Transportation and Communication is currently ongoing as incidents involving the MRT rise.
Much needed rehabilitation for MRT
The Government declared that the MRT is long overdue a much-needed rehabilitation, with MRT spokesman saying that said mode of transportation needs rehabilitation every 8 years.
Western Iran hit by earthquake of magnitude 6.3 – USGS
Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck western Iran on Monday, near the provincial capital of Dezful, about 300 miles (480 km) from Tehran, the capital, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, at a depth of 6 miles (10 km), hit at 0232 GMT (22:32 EST). There were no immediate reports of casualties.