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Maranao student helps build Muslim-Christian understanding in evacuation site
MANILA, Philippines – As the clashes continue in Marawi City, many volunteers build a bridge of solidarity between Muslim and Christian evacuees and responders in evacuation sites. Najmah Asum, an...
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WATCH: How to report school opening concerns
MANILA, Philippines – With the reactivation of the Oplan Balik Eskwela Information and Action Centers (OBEIAC) on May 29, students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders now have a wider access to...
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Road crash numbers: Looking at the data sources
MANILA, Philippines – How can policy makers curb the high number of deaths on Philippine roads?For starters, they should know how serious the problem is in the country so they can craft the necessary...
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WATCH: How to repurpose plastic bottles into ecobricks
MANILA, Philippines – How can you turn plastic pollution into a solution?Quite simple, according to the people behind the Plastic Solutions volunteer movement. All you need is a plastic bottle, a...
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What factors affect road safety in Cagayan Valley's crash-prone roads?
MANILA, Philippines – Road repairs, newly-opened routes, and geographic features – these are just some of the unique road conditions in Cagayan Valley that can prove risky or dangerous for motorists...
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TRENDING: Cagayan calls for #SaferRoadsPH
MANILA, Philippines – The viral road safety discussions on social media highlight the need for road safety.On June 7, Rappler headed to Tuguegarao City in Cagayan to host the 2nd #SaferRoadsPH forum....
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Making Cagayan roads safer: Local officials offer solutions
MANILA, Philippines – With its mountainous topography, Cagayan Valley is no stranger to road crashes. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that the region had 682 road...
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With EJKs and crime, should motorcycle helmets be required?
MANILA, Philippines – While helmets are vital in ensuring the safety of motorcycle riders, they could also be used by unscrupulous criminals to hide their identities.This was the security concern...
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WATCH: Cagayan police draw pedestrian lane made of chalk
MANILA, Philippines – Would you believe, there aren't too many pedestrian lanes in the bustling city of Tuguegarao?Many residents, especially children, are not used to crossing pedestrian lanes because...
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Filipino PWD paddlers win gold in HK paradragon boat race
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) adaptive dragon boat racing team, the country’s first-ever cross-disability dragon boat racing team, took home the gold medal...
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NDRRMC cites outstanding work in disaster management
MANILA, Philippines – In a disaster prone-country like the Philippines, which local government units and private institutions are leading the way in terms of disaster management?To honor outstanding...
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#SalamatSaSerbisyo: Show your support for Marawi soldiers, cops
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines will commemorate its 119th Independence day on Monday, June 12, with martial law in Mindanao and the crisis in Marawi City as its backdrop.Amid the fighting in the...
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VSU turns over flood hazard, resource maps to Eastern Visayas towns
LEYTE, Philippines — Every year, more than 20 typhoons visit the country, making our communities susceptible to hazards like flooding. Beyond the damage this poses to the country's agricultural...
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Road construction, repairs need adequate signage – motorcycle rider
MANILA, Philippines – A motorcycle rider from Nueva Vizcaya expressed concerns about road construction and repairs as an issue for road safety, with the lack of signs making it worse."Galing akong...
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'Distracted driver cost us P300,000 in medical bills' – road crash survivor
MANILA, Philippines – It's not what you drive, but how you drive.Eufronio Torrado appealed to motorists to be more cautious behind the wheel after recalling how he survived a road crash, which he...
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#SalamatSaSerbisyo: Netizens show support for Marawi soldiers, cops
MANILA, Philippines – Messages of support for soldiers and police deployed to Marawi City poured in as Filipinos celebrated the country's 119th Independence Day on Monday, June 12.Last Saturday, June...
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'Value freedom amid crisis' – Xavier-Ateneo
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Xavier University (XU) - Ateneo de Cagayan celebrated the 119th Philippine Independence Day by being reminded of the value of freedom amid the crisis of terrorism.Within...
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Students, companies donate to families in Marawi
MANILA, Philippines – Several groups and individuals extended assistance to families affected by the crisis in Marawi City, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).Students...
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Displaced families in Marawi to receive P5,000 from DSWD
MANILA, Philippines – Families displaced by the crisis in Marawi City will receive cash assistance of P5,000, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Wednesday, June 14.The...
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FAST FACTS: How other countries impose rules vs distracted driving
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday, June 14, released the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving...
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