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SBS Australia
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
'First Light', a story created by Pinoy-Aussie featuring Kidlat Tahimik, Maricel Soriano, and Ruby Ruiz
First Light was first written in English and translated into FIlipino a few times before it the final translation used in the film's dialogue. The film is a collaboration between Filipino-Australian creatives and Filipino creatives with support from MIFF, Screen Australia,VicScreen and Film Devcelopment Council of the Philippines. The film features Kidlat Tahimik, Maricel Soriano and Ruby Ruiz. The film was shot in Rizal and Baguio. LISTEN TO SBS Filipino 23:27 Filipino 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit or stream on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Youtube Podcasts , and SBS Audio app.
UAE Moments
27-06-2025
- General
- UAE Moments
7 Deadliest Plane Crashes in the Philippines
While plane crashes are rare, when they happen they leave unforgettable marks. In the Philippines, each event reshaped safety rules, highlighted technical issues, and forever changed the families involved. Here's an insider's look at the 7 deadliest airline disasters from the 1970s onwards. 1. Air Philippines Flight 541 (April 19, 2000): 131 Lives Lost Air Philippines Flight 541 crashed on approach to Davao, killing all 131 people on board — 124 passengers and 7 crew. Attempting to land in poor visibility, the Boeing 737 descended into a coconut grove on Samal Island. This remains the deadliest air disaster in Philippine aviation history. 2. Cebu Pacific Flight 387 (Feb 2, 1998): 104 Fatalities This McDonnell Douglas DC-9 hit Mount Sumagaya, killing all 104 aboard. Pilots were flying visually in fog and outdated maps listed the mountain peak lower than its actual height. The crash spurred improved aircraft training and stricter flight rules. 3. Philippine Air Force C‑130 (July 4, 2021): 53 Dead A military C‑130 overshot the runway at Jolo Airport, crashing into nearby buildings. Fifty soldiers and three civilians died, while 54 survived. Investigations pointed to environmental and mechanical factors affecting the landing. 4. Philippine Airlines Flight 206 (June 26, 1987): 50 Fatalities Flight 206 collided with fog-draped Mount Ugu outside Baguio. All 50 passengers and crew perished. The crash highlighted the dangers of flying in poor weather. 5. Philippine Airlines Flight 215 (April 21, 1970): 36 Lives Taken A bomb exploded mid-air on this Hawker Siddeley HS‑748. The attack claimed all 36 aboard —32 passengers and 4 crew—prompting a major overhaul in airport security. 6. Aerolift Flight 075 (May 11, 1990): 25 Fatalities This Beechcraft 1900C lost an engine during takeoff and crashed into a house in Parañaque. All 21 onboard plus four from the ground died. Authorities later diagnosed pilot error worsened by engine failure. 7. Laoag International Flight 585 (2002): 19 Dead The aircraft took off from Manila to Batanes, then returned after both engines failed. The crew tried a water landing in Manila Bay, but the plane sank and 19 people died. Investigators blamed incorrectly closed fuel valves and airline mismanagement. What These Tragedies Taught Us Limited Visibility & VFR Errors: Many crashes involved pilots flying visually in poor weather. Outdated Charts & Safety Gaps: Erroneous maps and insufficient training were alarming trends. Need for Stronger Security: The 1970 bombing marked a turning point for airport safety. Aircraft Maintenance & Airline Oversight: Laoag's crash showed how administrative shortcuts can kill. Quick Stats Snapshot Flight Year Fatalities Main Cause Flight 541 2000 131 Poor visibility, VFR in low clouds Flight 387 1998 104 Fog, bad maps, downdraft C‑130 2021 53 Landing overshoot, terrain factors Flight 206 1987 50 Foggy mountain approach Flight 215 1970 36 Bombing, security failure Flight 075 1990 25 Engine failure Flight 585 2002 19 Fuel valve error, maintenance faults Why It Still Matters Today These disasters forced major reforms in Philippine aviation:
Time of India
23-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
3,800 hectares needed for Nar-Par-Girna river linking project; to hit 500 families
Nashik: A technical evaluation for the Nar-Par-Girna river linking project estimated that 3,801hectares of land will be required to divert 10TMC of water into the Girna sub-basin. This project aims at creating a network of dams, channels and tunnels to collect and divert rainwater in the parched areas of the region, thereby benefiting Nashik and Jalgaon districts. Once completed, the project will bring about 49,500 hectares of land under cultivation in northern Nashik and adjoining Jalgaon and Dhule districts. This will also affect over 500 families who would have to be rehabilitated, a WRD officer said. The water resources department (WRD) completed the Rs7,645 crore project evaluation recently. "Huge quantum of rainwater in Peth and Surgana talukas of Nashik district flow down the hillswestwards and meet the Arabian Sea. The project is designed to tap and divert the water using a chain of dams, tunnels and channels into the Girna river in Malegaon taluka so as to help farmers in the sub-basin area," said the officer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Baguio: Scholarships You Can Apply For (Start Now) College Scholarship | Google Search Search Now Undo "A series of dams will be constructed to tap water from Auranga and Ambika rivers and diverted to Girna. State govt has approved the Rs7,645 crore project, and the technical evaluation is completed," the officer added. In Nashik district Malegaon, Kalwan, Baglan, and Deola will be benefited where 25,400 hectares of land will be brought under cultivation. In Jalgaon's Chalisgaon, Bhadgaon, Pachora, Erandol, Amalner and Dharangaon 17,100 hectares of land will be brought under cultivation. Several villages in the southern areas of Dhule taluka, adjacent to Malegaon and Deola, will also benefit. "Water reservation for locals in Peth and Surgana talukas has also been included in the project. The total quantum of land that can be brought under cultivation would be 49,500 hectares," the officer added. WRD officials said about 520 families across villages will have to be rehabilitated as their land will be required for infrastructure developments of the project. For the project alone, the WRD will require 939 hectares of forest department land, 1,905 hectares of govt land and acquire 957 hectares of land from private owners. "Once the govt sanction comes in for the project, the work on land acquisition will begin," the officer added. Nashik: A technical evaluation for the Nar-Par-Girna river linking project estimated that 3,801hectares of land will be required to divert 10TMC of water into the Girna sub-basin. This project aims at creating a network of dams, channels and tunnels to collect and divert rainwater in the parched areas of the region, thereby benefiting Nashik and Jalgaon districts. Once completed, the project will bring about 49,500 hectares of land under cultivation in northern Nashik and adjoining Jalgaon and Dhule districts. This will also affect over 500 families who would have to be rehabilitated, a WRD officer said. The water resources department (WRD) completed the Rs7,645 crore project evaluation recently. "Huge quantum of rainwater in Peth and Surgana talukas of Nashik district flow down the hillswestwards and meet the Arabian Sea. The project is designed to tap and divert the water using a chain of dams, tunnels and channels into the Girna river in Malegaon taluka so as to help farmers in the sub-basin area," said the officer. "A series of dams will be constructed to tap water from Auranga and Ambika rivers and diverted to Girna. State govt has approved the Rs7,645 crore project, and the technical evaluation is completed," the officer added. In Nashik district Malegaon, Kalwan, Baglan, and Deola will be benefited where 25,400 hectares of land will be brought under cultivation. In Jalgaon's Chalisgaon, Bhadgaon, Pachora, Erandol, Amalner and Dharangaon 17,100 hectares of land will be brought under cultivation. Several villages in the southern areas of Dhule taluka, adjacent to Malegaon and Deola, will also benefit. "Water reservation for locals in Peth and Surgana talukas has also been included in the project. The total quantum of land that can be brought under cultivation would be 49,500 hectares," the officer added. WRD officials said about 520 families across villages will have to be rehabilitated as their land will be required for infrastructure developments of the project. For the project alone, the WRD will require 939 hectares of forest department land, 1,905 hectares of govt land and acquire 957 hectares of land from private owners. "Once the govt sanction comes in for the project, the work on land acquisition will begin," the officer added.
Filipino Times
24-02-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Knights of Rizal Bahrain Chapter launches ‘Adopt a School Program;' strengthens commitment to Filipino education
The Knights of Rizal (KOR) Bahrain Chapter formally launched its pilot project, the 'Adopt a School Program,' aiming to deliver educational opportunities and demonstrate unity and solidarity in the pursuit of education. The event took place on February 21, 2025, marking a significant achievement for both the organization and the Philippine community in Bahrain. The Philippine Embassy in Manama was represented at this significant event by Consul Bryan Jess T. Baguio, who attended and showed his support for the initiative. In his speech, Consul Baguio reinforced the mission of the Knights of Rizal and the significance of their commitment to enhancing educational visions. Various organizations and the presence of numerous community members and distinguished guests further illustrated a collective effort to support the recipient of this program, the Palaui Integrated School situated at San Vicente, Sta. Ana, Cagayan Valley. A remote and underserved community, Palaui Integrated School will greatly receive the gracious deed of the KOR Bahrain Chapter. This school faces unique challenges and the program aims to provide much-needed resources and support to improve the learning environment for its students. The KOR continues to uphold education as the foundation of progress—a belief recently reinforced by Eduardo Ona Hernandez, KOR Chapter Commander, who emphasized the organization's dedication to empowering the youth through knowledge. Mr. Hernandez highlighted that the KOR sees themselves as modern Rizalians, tasked with carrying on Dr. José Rizal's legacy in contemporary society. This commitment means actively working to ensure that young people have access to quality education and opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. Speaking with palpable passion, Henry Berbano, the KOR Project Chairman, shared fervently, 'When we learned of Palaui Integrated School's story, we saw not just a school in need but a community yearning for opportunity.' The Knights of Rizal Bahrain Chapter has embraced this cause, committing to provide solar panels, desktop computers, laptops, printers, LED televisions, and educational materials on the life and works of Dr. Rizal. Furthermore, Mr. Berbano underscored the potential of the program to change lives, stressing that the assistance to be given will empower the students and uplift the whole community. The KOR is committed to providing these young learners with the learning tools necessary to succeed and aim higher. Dr. Elpidio Quitevis, Knight Commander of Rizal (KCR) and Regional Commander for the Middle East and African Region, emphasized teamwork and collective responsibility. He extended his warmest congratulations to all those involved, from the project's conception to its successful execution. He commended the initiative, teamwork, and dedication of every member who contributed to the project's rollout. A ceremonial lighting of the Adopt A School Project logo signaling the official launching of the project was led by Consul Baguio assisted by Eduardo Hernandez, Henry Berbanom Paul Barrios. Lito Bugarin and Dr. Elpidio Quitevis. In addition to the presentation and speech, the evening was also filled with energetic dance and singing performances to connect on a casual level among the attendees. A raffle draw offering participants an opportunity to win prizes of different forms was included in the program. It is a strong proof of human solidarity of the people to be together with a unified task, positively impacting other people's lives as shown with the attendance of different organizations represented by their leaders from Las Damas de Rizal, Filipino Club Bahrain, Pinay Ikaw Na, Alwali Training and Development Center (ATDC) and Filipino Writers' Circle (Filwrite). Other personalities who showed support included Capt, Noel Escalona, Armed Forces of the Philippines Senior National Representative to the Combined Maritime Forces (AFPSNR to CMF); Dr. Zane Thirwall, KOR RC Emeritus and the generous sponsors of the event. Apart from actively heading official and diplomatic ceremonies marking significant dates in the life of Dr. José Rizal as well as in Philippine Independence Day, the Knights of Rizal also engage in youth empowerment programs, the promotion of Filipino culture and outreach community programs. (Cecil V. Ancheta)
