Evacuated villagers tell how Spain's forest fire forced them to leave animals

By Guillermo Martinez BARRACAS, Spain (Reuters) -Spain's first major wildfire of the year scorched more than 4,000 hectares (9,900 acres)

Reuters1h ago

Partly cloudy skies, isolated rains Saturday due to easterlies

MANILA, March 25 -- Most of the country will experience dry weather on Saturday despite some isolated rains brought by the easterlies. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in Metro Manila and the rest of the country brought by the easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Meanwhile, light to moderate winds headed east to southeast will blow over Northern Luzon, with light to moderate seas. The rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds headed east to northeast, with similar coastal water conditions. The temperature in Metro Manila will range from 25 degree C to 34 degree C; Baguio City, 17 degree C to 25 degree C; Tagaytay City, 23 degree C to 32 degree C; Laoag City, 24 degree C to 32 degree C; Metro Cebu, 26 degree C to 33 degree C; Cagayan de Oro City, 25 degree C to 31 degree C; and Metro Davao, at 25 degree C to 32 degree C. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at contentservices@htlive.comCopyright 2012. Philippines News Agency

PNA18m ago

6 nabbed, PHP1.5-M 'shabu' seized in Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 25 -- Authorities have arrested six people and seized suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP1.5 million in separate anti-drug operations in this southern port city, officials said Saturday. The biggest drug haul involved the confiscation of PHP1.3 million worth of suspected shabu and the arrest of a suspect who is on the police's drug watch list, identified as Nasser Hapil-Hapil, 40, a resident of Hipolito Drive, Barangay San Roque here. Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police director, said Hapil-Hapil was arrested by joint police and military personnel in a buy-bust in Sitio Uwak, Barangay San Roque at about 10:30 p.m. Friday. "He is classified as a high-value individual but definitely he works with a group or a syndicate involved in the illegal drug trade," Lorenzo said. Seized from Hapil-Hapil were a sachet of suspected shabu as the buy-bust item, 201 grams of suspected shabu packed in three plastic sachets valued at PHP1,366,800, a sling bag, a cellular phone, and 79 PHP1,000 bills in boodle money topped with a genuine PHP1,000 bill used as marked money. The next drug haul involved the arrest of four suspects and the confiscation of about PHP102,000 worth of illegal drugs in an anti-drug operation launched by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Dorothy Joy Villoso, PDEA-Zamboanga City director, identified the arrested suspects as Nursemal Atara Alam, Alana Princess Tumanong Tambang, Samer Taib Villacora, and Jhon Paul Layunon Tumanong. Villoso said the four were arrested in an anti-drug operation in Purok 1, Barangay Sinunuc here at about 3:10 p.m. Saturday. She said seized from the suspects were 15 grams of suspected shabu packed in 21 plastic sachets valued at PHP102,000, a bundle of 11 PHP1,000 bills in boodle money topped with a genuine PHP1,000 bill used as marked money, and several pieces of non-drug evidence. "One of the arrested suspects, Princess (Tambang) was previously arrested for the same offense," Villoso said. "Her mother was arrested for the same offense and is still detained at (the) Zamboanga City Jail while her husband was arrested a month ago by the police in an anti-drug operation." Also arrested was Jainal Amping Adin, 34, who is classified as a street-level individual or a street drug peddler, Lorenzo said. He said Adin was arrested in a buy-bust at a nightclub along Governor Camins Avenue, Barangay Canelar, here at about 11:46 p.m. on Saturday. He said seized from Adin were about 5 grams of suspected shabu packed in four plastic sachets worth PHP34,000, a coin purse, and a PHP200 bill used as marked money. The suspects were detained while charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against them. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at contentservices@htlive.comCopyright 2012. Philippines News Agency

PNA18m ago

1K individuals in Toledo City get medical aid

CEBU CITY, March 25 -- Army reservists have partnered with the local government of Toledo City in bringing medical and other services that benefitted more than 1,000 individuals, an official said Saturday. Brig. Gen. Erik Miguel Espina, commander of the 1901st Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade, said the medical mission near the lake village of Gen. Climaco-Casoy in Toledo City was part of the activities related to the Philippine Army's 126th founding anniversary. Minor surgeries were conducted for 11 individuals who needed surgical procedures for tumors and cysts, said Espina. More than a hundred individuals availed of free medical consultations and free medicines. A mobile dental clinic from the Department of Health's Center for Health Development has performed more than a hundred tooth extraction and cleaning, while 200 residents got their new reading eyeglasses. Nearly 300 preschoolers were also treated in a feeding program shortly after their story-telling and parlor games while 67 children availed of the free circumcision from volunteer doctors and nurses from Toledo City. Toledo City Mayor Marjorie Perales and Espina joined the members of the One Central Eagles Club in the distribution of more than 500 pairs of slippers and more than a hundred school bags to schoolchildren. More than 80 male residents availed of free haircuts provided by students of the Don Bosco Technical Vocational Education and Training Center-Balamban headed by Salesian priest, Rev. Fr. Brian Butanas, as well as soldiers from the Joint Task Group-Cebu and Philippine Air Force and reservists from the 701st Ready Reserve Battalion. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at contentservices@htlive.comCopyright 2012. Philippines News Agency

PNA18m ago

ZCWD implements rationing scheme in another service area

ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 25 -- The Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) is implementing a rationing scheme in another service area effective Sunday due to a supply shortage. The affected areas are those being served by the Dumalon Water Service System (DWSS) on the west coast of this city. These are the barangays of Capisan, Malagutay, Maasin, Cawit, Baluno, Tulungatung, San Roque, and parts of Pasonanca. The areas covered by the DWSS will have water daily or every other day for 20 hours as the longest period and one hour as the shortest period based on the rationing schedule the ZCWD released Saturday. The ZCWD advised the concessionaires of the DWSS to store water sufficient to be used until the time they will have water service. The DWSS is the third independent water system under the ZCWD to implement a rationing scheme due to the supply shortage brought about by the dry spell. The other two are the Labuan and Vitali Waters Systems that are catering to residents in the western and eastern borders of this city. The rationing scheme implemented by Labuan and Vitali Water Systems is on an every-other-day schedule. Meanwhile, OIC assistant general manager for the technical services group of ZCWD, Marli Acosta-de Fiesta, said they are still pushing for the construction of a water-impounding dam. De Fiesta said they have re-submitted the proposal to the Regional Development Council and infrastructure committee of the National Economic and Development Authority because the first proposal does not include the geotechnical soil assessment. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at contentservices@htlive.comCopyright 2012. Philippines News Agency

PNA18m ago

Manaoag preps for influx of pilgrims to Minor Basilica

MANAOAG, March 25 -- The local government unit here is finalizing security plans and traffic schemes to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the Holy Week by pilgrims to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary of Manaoag. In an interview on Monday, Manaoag Mayor Jeremy Agerico Rosario said they are in constant coordination with government agencies and local officials for the expected surge of pilgrims in the city, which currently sees 55,000 weekly tourist arrivals. "We have volunteer force multipliers who are there to help us as well as government agencies such as the Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, and Bureau of Fire Protection, among others who will augment our security force," he said. Rosario said he will issue an executive order for the implementation of a truck ban on Holy Week. "We will be requesting our neighboring towns to [await] the issuance of the truck ban. This is to prevent big trucks, especially at the town proper to ease traffic congestion," he said. He added that a traffic rerouting plan will be in place even as more parking spaces will be made available and four ambulances will be on standby. "Our emergency response team will be on red alert status together with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Rural Health Unit, and the local police for ensuring safety and emergency responses," Rosario said. Rosario also reminded devotees and those who will join the night walk (Alay Lakad) to take precautionary measures. "Although it seems that everything is now back to normal with regards to the movement of people, we advise the public to still wear face masks, especially when inside the church where it will surely be crowded," he said. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at contentservices@htlive.comCopyright 2012. Philippines News Agency

PNA18m ago

Gujarat: DGFT official allegedly dies by suicide after arrest in bribery case

Bishnoi, 44, was arrested on Friday by the CBI in a bribery case where he was said to have allegedly accepted a bribe of ₹5 lakh against ₹9 lakh, which he sought to issue a no objection certificate (NCO) to an exporter

Hindustan Times19m ago

At least 23 dead after tornado-spawning storms roll through Mississippi. One town is 'gone,' resident says

At least 23 people were killed, dozens injured and four missing after powerful storms and at least one tornado pummeled Mississippi on Friday night, ripping roofs off homes, nearly leveling some neighborhoods and knocking out power for thousands, officials said Saturday morning.

CNN1h ago

Roxham Road, destination for asylum seekers, still busy after Biden, Trudeau amend pact

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Reuters22m ago

Q-and-A: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa on democracy and disinformation

TORONTO - Maria Ressa’s coverage of how online disinformation campaigns helped support an authoritarian regime in the Philippines led to her winning t...

Toronto Star23m ago

Backstage burnout in Toronto theatre was always a thing — post-pandemic it’s gotten worse

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Snowy, messy Sunday on the way for the Maritimes

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A sensor equipped surgical glove could help make delivery of babies safer | Quirks and Quarks with Bob McDonald | Live Radio | CBC Listen

Researchers in the UK have developed a simple and inexpensive glove for birth attendants to help detect the position of a fetus as it descends down the birth canal — information that can be critical to safe delivery. Obstetrician Dr. Shireen Jaufuraully and engineer Carmen Salvadores Fernandez at the University College London worked together to create the "smart glove" by placing tiny pressure sensors on the finger of a common surgical glove. As the sensorized glove is worn during a manual exam,...

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Shoma Uno continues Japan's dominance by defending his figure skating world title

The Japanese champion again grabbed gold after skating the men's free program at the world championships in Saitama.

CBC25m ago

TOSS REPORT | Windies win toss, bowl first in 11-overs a side first T20 | Sport

West Indian captain Rovman Powell won the toss and chose to bowl first in the rain-shortened first T20 against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday.

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Watch the Canada Reads 2023 book trailers

The great Canadian book debate takes place March 27-30. The debates will be hosted by Ali Hassan and will be broadcast on CBC Radio One, CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Listen and on CBC Books.

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2024 GOP field tests their messages -- while largely avoiding conflict with Trump

As former President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Saturday for his first major campaign rally, the handbrake remains on for most of his potential 2024 rivals.

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Florida Panthers' Staal brothers are latest NHL stars to refuse Pride jerseys, citing 'religious beliefs'

Players for the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers, Eric and Marc Staal, declined to participate in the team's Pride Night on Thursday, citing "religious beliefs."

CNN27m ago

Bryan Kohberger: Idaho murder suspect housed in separate cell with private TV access for 'safety reasons'

Kohberger is supposedly permitted to sit close to other prisoners only during church services, but he is not allowed to talk to them

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Pope expands sex abuse law, reaffirms adults can be victims

Pope Francis has updated a 2019 church law aimed at holding senior churchmen accountable for covering up cases of sex abuse

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Comparing down payments across cities, and mortgage rates take a dip: This week’s top real estate stories

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The Globe and Mail27m ago

Random Forays: Seven Shades of Verbal Communicators

From personal experience, communicators for me, can be sifted broadly and divided, tongue-in-cheek, into seven categories.

Hindustan Times29m ago

Mississippi tornadoes kill 23, injure dozens overnight

Emergency officials in Mississippi say 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states

AP News29m ago

Kanye West Likes Jewish People Again After Watching Jonah Hill in '21 Jump Street'

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