The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
West Philippine Sea Armed Confrontation Possible Commander Jonathan Odom, Oceans Policy Adviser, US Secretary of Defense, said that the ongoing tension in the West Philippine Sea might result in an armed confrontation. Odom said, clearly one of the most realistic concerns right now is a situation spinning out of control based upon miscalculation and misunderstanding … Read more
1 Dead and 12 were injured when a vehicle hit a number of parked tricycles and a barber shop in Sta. Mesa, Manila. 4 of those injured were in critical condition. Those injured were brought to the UERM Memorial hospital. It was discovered that the driver of the offending vehicle is the daughter of the … Read more
A Female Cadaver was found inside the kitchen of a house in Marilao, Bulacan, Philippines. The person who allegedly pointed to the location of the cadaver was the dead girl’s live-in partner. The PNP SOCO (Scene of the Crime Operatives) with the help of the officials of Barangay Patubig in Marilao, Bulacan, excavated the area … Read more
3 dead and 65 missing after a fire consumed a slipper factory in Barangay Ugong in Valenzuela City. Most of those missing are workers of the factory believed to have been trapped inside. Valenzuela Bureau of Fire Protection Unit declared that the fire was under control at exactly 4:11 pm. The Valenzuela City Mayor, Rex … Read more
Php 8.50 Minimum Fare Manila Drivers Asked Manila drivers asked that the Php 8.50 minimum fare be brought back. They move on to say that if the price of diesel increases by Php 0.35 pesos per liter, they will petition for a Php 10 pesos minimum fare. The oil price hike since May 2, 2015, … Read more