Tag: Manila
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Saving our heritage
The theater was built in 1935 and designed by National Artist Juan F. Nakpil de Jesús in the art deco style prevalent in the 1920s and 1930s.
August 24, 2022 -
Killer air
Air pollution is a silent killer, and the impact on the Philippines has been grim. Per the report “Aiming Higher: Benchmarking the Philippine Clean Air Act,” approximately 66,000 premature deaths every year in the Filipino populace are linked to PM2.5 and NO2 pollution
December 9, 2021 -
Philippines Prez Duterte extends Coronavirus lockdown until April 30
The Philippines has reported 3,660 COVID-19 cases and 163 deaths.
April 7, 2020 -
Manila mall gunman to face several criminal charges
Paray, who worked as a security guard at the same mall, was armed with a gun and a hand grenade.
March 3, 2020 -
Former security guard takes 30 people hostage at Philippines’ mall
Authorities have begun negotiating with the hostage-taker, who has demanded to speak with other guards and the media.
March 2, 2020 -
Geostrategy unplugged
Duterte has charted his course of action, though it will be presumptuous to aver that the initiative is intended to be a snub to the White House and Pentagon.
February 14, 2020 -
Bengaluru is the most traffic congested city in the world: Report
Bengalureans driving during peak hours, spend an extra 243 hours, i.e. 10 days, three hours in traffic each year, the report said in a statement.
January 30, 2020 -
Philippines on alert over possible volcano eruption
The Institute - which on Sunday raised the alert to level four on a scale of five - added that the volcano has caused 212 earthquakes, 81 of them of sufficient intensity to be felt, and that the ash emitted has covered several surrounding municipalities.
January 14, 2020 -
Philippines typhoon toll increases to 41
Phanfone, locally called Ursula, affected about 1.6 million people. Over 97,000 are currently living in temporary shelters.
December 29, 2019 -
Typhoon Phanfone toll reaches 28 in Philippines
It was moving 10 kph in a northwest direction, carrying lowered maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts up to 150 kph.
December 27, 2019 -
9 dead in three-car crash in Philippines, many injured
The accident took place around 5:30 am, local time that involved a dump truck, a trailer truck and a passenger jeepney, police said.
December 17, 2019 -
11 killed as typhoon Kammuri hits Philippines
According to disaster officials, about 340, 000 people had been evacuated from their homes in the central Bicol region.
December 4, 2019 -
Singapore-bound plane makes emergency landing in Manila as engine fails
None of the passengers were injured in the incident, the spokesman added.
November 10, 2019 -
2 trains collide in Philippines, 34 injured
The accident forced the train authority to suspend operation between the two stations on Sunday morning as the damaged trains were removed and the track cleared of any debris.
May 19, 2019 -
When your world trembles
“17th floor, please,” I said. The elevator cage rose with a mild jolt and sped upward. I entered the large office of the American aid mission. It was midday and the bright Manila sun filtered through the large windows. “Hello, Mr. Nandy,” said Joanna at the front desk. “Hello, Joanna,” I replied, “I have some …
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September 24, 2018 -
Not Giving Up
Some people you never forget. The Philippines was a professional landmark for me. Until then I had a nine-to-five job, rushing to the office early each day and returning home late to lick my wounds. In Manila, I decided to be a consultant, devoting three days to teaching and advising in a management institute, two …
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February 26, 2018 -
‘Want India to become global manufacturing hub, its youth job creators’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he wanted to make India a “global manufacturing hub” while the country’s youth too should become job creators. Addressing the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Manila, Philippines, Modi said the government had simplified processes to set up new companies and the task of transforming India was proceeding …
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November 13, 2017