Tag: Public Safety

Photojournalist dies while covering Traslacion; hundreds of devotees treated for injuries, exhaustion

MANILA — A veteran photojournalist died on Thursday after collapsing while documenting the Traslacion activities in Manila, according to local disaster officials. The photographer, identified...

Sydney welcomes 2026 with tribute to victims of Bondi attack

SYDNEY, Australia — Sydney ushered in the New Year with its world-famous fireworks display under heightened security, paying tribute to victims of a deadly...

More than 100,000 passengers pass through seaports ahead of New Year’s Day

MANILA, Philippines — More than 100,000 passengers were recorded at seaports across the country just hours before New Year’s Day, according to the Philippine...

Phivolcs Clarifies Cebu Quake Unrelated to Taal Volcano Eruption

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) clarified that the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu is not connected to the eruption of...

Woman survives 22 stab wounds after breast implants block fatal injuries

A 30-year-old woman in southeastern China survived a horrific knife attack after her breast implants prevented a fatal chest wound, sparking nationwide discussions about...

Monsoon Forces Class Cancellations in Several Provinces on July 21

Several local governments across the Philippines have announced class suspensions for Monday, July 21, 2025, in response to continuous bad weather brought by the...

PNR to Provide Financial Aid to Man Who Lost Leg in Legazpi Train Accident

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will extend financial assistance to a man who lost his leg after being struck by a train in Barangay...

Entry Ban Reimposed at Kanlaon Volcano’s 6-Km Zone Amid Rising Unrest

The government has reimposed a ban on public entry into the six-kilometer permanent danger zone surrounding Kanlaon Volcano beginning June 24. According to the Regional...

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