Tag: Safety Measures
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Cebu Governor Halts Quarry Operations for Safety and Environmental Review
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has issued a 30-day suspension of all earth-moving activities by a quarry company in San Fernando, a southern town in Cebu province. The directive, outlined in Executive Order No. 6, was issued on February 17, 2025, and targets Solid Earth Development Corp. (SEDC). This follows a previous order, EO No. 3,…
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Bicol Region Gears Up for Palarong Bicol 2025
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) is in the final stages of preparing for the Palarong Bicol 2025, set to take place from March 22 to 29. During a press conference at Hotel Iñigo, regional sports officer Francisco Dexter Sison announced that Legazpi City has committed PHP17 million to host the…
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Bago City Opts for Modest Charter Anniversary Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Unrest
Bago City, situated south of Bacolod in Negros Occidental, has decided to celebrate its 59th charter anniversary with a toned-down approach due to the ongoing threat posed by Mt. Kanlaon. The city, which lies near the volcano, has been on alert since its eruption on December 9, leading to the establishment of an evacuation center…
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Reassesses Deployment Policies to Kuwait Following Fatal Incidents
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has initiated a comprehensive review of its deployment strategies for Filipino workers heading to Kuwait, spurred by the recent unfortunate deaths of two Filipino workers. This decision was announced on January 22, 2025, by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, who emphasized the need to enhance…
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Comprehensive Measures in Place for Peaceful INC Rally in Manila
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense-National Capital Region (OCD-NCR) has confirmed that ample resources are in place to ensure the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) National Rally for Peace on January 13 proceeds smoothly and safely. Director George Keyser of OCD-NCR emphasized that safety is the top priority for this significant gathering. Keyser detailed that…
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Robust Preparations in Place for Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Peace Rally in Manila
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense in the National Capital Region (OCD-NCR) has confirmed that ample resources are in place to guarantee a peaceful and orderly Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) National Rally for Peace on January 13. Director George Keyser of OCD-NCR emphasized that safety is the top priority for this major event, ensuring…
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Health Alert Issued for Traslacion in Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced a code white alert from January 6 to January 10, 2025, in anticipation of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, commonly known as the Traslacion. This alert ensures that medical personnel, equipment, and facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR) and nearby regions such as Central Luzon and Calabarzon…
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Ongoing Threat of Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Keeps Evacuees from Returning Home
In Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, over 6,000 evacuees remain displaced due to the persistent threat of a major eruption from Mt. Kanlaon, as stated by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 6 on Tuesday. The safety of residents is the primary concern, with OCD-6 Director Raul Fernandez emphasizing the ongoing magmatic activities of the volcano.…
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Bureau of Corrections Implements Safety Protocols After Fatal Stabbing at New Bilibid Prison
In response to a deadly stabbing at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has mandated that all prison and penal farm superintendents implement preventive measures to safeguard their facilities. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Thursday at Gate 1-A, Quadrant 4 of the Maximum Security Camp,…
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