IN BRIEF

Abalos to public: Be more vigilant vs. fires

DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has asked the public in general to practice fire safety precautions to avoid losses of lives and property due to structural fires.

Abalos also urged the Bureau of Fire Protection to press its fire safety awareness campaign to ensure that communities and households are safe the whole year round.

Abalos made the appeal amid a series of fire incidents in Metro Manila and in the provinces.

“The DILG and the BFP strongly reminded the public to continue to be careful and vigilant to avoid fires,” he said.

were all cited as circumstances that may prove the suspects’ guilt.

The case of Inonog, Baccay brothers, Cristorum, Velasco, and Gomez was one of eight cases handled by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Special Investigation Task Group (CIDG-SITG) “Sabungero”. The SITG “Sabungero” encourages everyone with information regarding the case to come forward and help in the investigation.

Meanwhile, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr gave that the investigation would continue and that they would build a strong case against the suspects.

The latest fire incident happened at the Pritil Market in Tondo, Manila where two people were reported hurt, and more than P100 million worth of property were destroyed. The blaze, which reportedly started at a food establishment, reached the fourth alarm and gutted the whole market.

BFP records showed that fire incidents increased by nearly 40 percent from April 1-26, 2023, compared to the same period last year.

QC gov’t taps students to meet climate change

THE Quezon City government is tapping the talents of the students to attain a “livable, sustainable, and climate-resilient city.”

The project forms part of the “wholeof-city approach” to create a sustainable future for all, Mayor Joy Belmonte said. Towards this end, the city government partnered with C40 Cities and Minecraft Education in launching a competition among the students in formulating climate solutions for the city.

The SC stressed that since the tribunal has already issued a final and executory decision, it will no longer accept any pleadings, motions, letters or any communication concerning the case. In its decision, the high court declared that the territory in question was under the jurisdiction of Taguig based on historical, documentary and testimonial evidence. The 729-hectare, which was subject of the case and declared to be part of Taguig, covered Fort Bonifacio, Barangay Pembo, Comembo, Cembo, South Cembo, West Rembo, East Rembo and Pitogo as well as the Philippine Army headquarters, Navy installation, Marines’ headquarters, Consular area, JUSMAG area, Heritage Park, Libingan ng mga Bayani, AFP Officers Village and six other adjacent villages.