Tag: Safety Protocols
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Tragic Diving Incident Claims Lives of Two Russian Nationals in Batangas
Tragic Loss. In a somber effort, the Philippine Coast Guard and local residents collaborated to retrieve the body of a Russian diver who perished in a diving mishap near Isla Verde, Batangas City, on February 27, 2025. The incident claimed the lives of two Russian nationals who were overwhelmed by powerful underwater currents. (Photo courtesy…
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Enhances Safety Protocols for OFWs in Kuwait
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has announced the implementation of more rigorous safety protocols for Filipino workers heading to Kuwait. This decision comes in the wake of recent tragic incidents involving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Instead of imposing a complete ban on deployments, the DMW is focusing on enhancing the screening…
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Philippines Enhances Safety Protocols for OFWs Heading to Kuwait
MANILA – In a bid to safeguard Filipino workers abroad, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has announced the implementation of more stringent deployment protocols for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) destined for Kuwait. This move comes in the wake of recent distressing incidents involving OFWs. During a recent interview on Bagong Pilipinas, DMW Secretary Hans…
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Phreatic Eruptions Considered Normal, Yet Access to Volcano Danger Zones Remains Banned: Phivolcs
The head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), Teresito Bacolcol, emphasized that phreatic eruptions are a normal occurrence at active volcanoes, yet he stressed the importance of maintaining strict prohibitions on entering the permanent danger zones (PDZ) of these volcanoes, even when they are at Alert Level 0. This statement came in…
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Tsunami Scenario to be Added to National Earthquake Drill Following Ilocos Sur Quakes
MANILA – In response to a series of offshore earthquakes near Ilocos Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is pushing for the inclusion of a tsunami scenario in the upcoming Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. This move aims to bolster public readiness for potential tsunami events. OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of…
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Boy Scouts of the Philippines Halts Outdoor Activities After Fatal Electrocution Incident in Zamboanga
In response to the heartbreaking loss of three young scouts in Zamboanga City, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) has issued a nationwide suspension of all outdoor scouting events. The decision was announced in a statement released on Thursday, which was also shared by BSP National President and Agusan del Norte 2nd District Representative…
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