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SBS Australia
02-06-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
Filipino festival in Queensland shines spotlight on unity, culture, and the spirit of bayanihan
At its core, bayanihan represents the timeless Filipino value of coming together to help one another without expecting anything in return. This tradition, often symbolized by neighbors literally carrying a house to a new location, echoes a deeper cultural commitment to unity and shared responsibility. FABS President Dixie Morante said, celebrating bayanihan also honours the legacy of heroism found in everyday Filipinos. The festival on June 7 is free and open to everyone, inviting people from all backgrounds to immerse themselves in Filipino hospitality, traditions, and vibrant creativity. SBS Filipino 02/06/2025 11:30 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Philippine lawmaker criticizes US for new travel warning: 'Unfair treatment from our number 1 ally'
A Philippine lawmaker on Sunday railed against the U.S. government for its updated travel advisory for the Asian country, with the politician arguing that the warning to American travelers is "unfair" coming from "our number one ally." "This is an unfair shotgun warning," Philippines House of Representatives member Rufus Rodriguez said. "There are certainly many places in our country that are safe to tourists such as Cagayan de Oro City." "The United States should review this advisory. We do not deserve this unfair treatment from our number one ally," he continued. On May 8, the U.S. State Department issued a "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution" travel advisory for the Philippines. Car Crash At Airport In The Philippines Kills At Least 2, Including Young Girl "Terrorists and armed groups have carried out kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks targeting public areas like tourist sites, markets, and local government facilities in the Philippines," the advisory reads. "Violent crimes are also common in the Philippines such as robbery, kidnappings, and physical assaults. Protests happen in the Philippines and could turn violent and/or result in traffic jams and road closures with limited capacity of the local government to respond." Read On The Fox News App "Due to the risks, U.S. government employees working in the Philippines must obtain special authorization to travel to certain areas of the country," it added. The advisory cautioned against all travel to the Sulu Archipelago and Marawi City, issuing a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" warning over kidnappings and other attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Americans, in the Sulu Archipelago and the Sulu Sea and the risk of death or injury due to "ongoing clashes between terrorist group remnants and Philippine security forces in Marawi." Vancouver Driver Plows Into Crowd Of People Attending Filipino Festival, Killing Multiple Victims It said the U.S. government had limited resources to provide emergency services to its citizens in these areas. A "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" advisory was issued for Mindanao island — with exceptions for Davao City, Davao del Norte Province, Siargao Island and the Dinagat Islands — due to terrorist and armed groups in Mindanao that have "historically engaged in kidnappings for ransom, in addition to bombings and other attacks." The warning said these incidents often target foreign nationals, including Americans. Rodriguez, who represents the second district of Cagayan de Oro, a city in northern Mindanao, called on his government's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to summon U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson to demand answers over the advisory. The lawmaker also called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ask the DFA, Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez and the Philippine Department of Tourism to explain what they have done since the U.S. State Department's warning on May 8. Rodriguez argued that the warning places the country in a bad light for the international community. "It discourages not only Americans but other foreign tourists as well from visiting the Philippines. It will surely hurt our tourism sector," he said. "It is likewise particularly biased against our beloved island, Mindanao."Original article source: Philippine lawmaker criticizes US for new travel warning: 'Unfair treatment from our number 1 ally'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
2 dead after house burns down in New Jersey following 'gigantic explosion,' criminal investigation underway
A criminal investigation is underway in New Jersey following the deaths of a man and woman whose home burst into flames after neighbors reported hearing a "gigantic explosion." Officers responded to reports of a loud explosion and fire just after 2 a.m. Sunday in Sewell, New Jersey, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia. "We heard this gigantic explosion. It was so big, I felt like it rocked my whole house," resident Suzanne Pinto told the outlet, adding that she felt her whole house shake and rushed outside to find the neighboring home consumed in a massive fireball. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear. The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said the case is being handled as a criminal investigation and that an autopsy will be conducted on both victims to gather more information, the local station reported. There were no other reports of injuries. Vancouver Driver Plows Into Crowd Of People Attending Filipino Festival, Killing Multiple Victims Neither the prosecutor's office nor the Washington Township Police Department immediately responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Read On The Fox News App Fox29 reported that the home was completely destroyed in the blaze, and nearby houses also sustained damage. Another resident, Jill Ralph, told the station she grabbed her husband and 92-year-old mother and drove away as fast as she could from the apparent explosion. Raging Portland Driver Rips Through Rose Parade In Furious Video "Looked out the bedroom window, and the house next door was just full of flames," Ralph said. "It's a shock. It's a shock. Who would have thought? You know, looking next door and there's a house that was there, and now it's gone. And the person in it is gone, too. And it's devastating." Pinto said while she tried to check on her nearby neighbors to see if they were okay, she could tell that the residents inside the burning home couldn't be saved, according to the outlet. "We knew the house was in such a condition, no one could be rescued from that fire," Pinto said. "Just very tragic, very tragic," Pinto added. "I see the guy every day. He has a dog. He walks up and down the street all day."Original article source: 2 dead after house burns down in New Jersey following 'gigantic explosion,' criminal investigation underway
CTV News
07-05-2025
- CTV News
Ottawa Filipino food and music festival postponed
A vigil was held on Parliament Hill on April 28 to remember the victims of an attack at a Vancouver Filipino festival.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Car crash at airport in the Philippines kills at least 2, including young girl
A car crashed into the entrance of Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines on Sunday, killing two people and injuring several others, according to officials. A man and a young girl were killed and four others were injured in the crash that involved a black SUV. The Philippine Red Cross, which responded to the scene, said the girl was four-years-old, but Secretary of Transportation Vivencio Hizon said she was five-years-old. NAIA said a "vehicular accident" happened on Sunday when the car crashed through the airport's outer railing and into the walkway near the entrance of Terminal 1. Vancouver Driver Plows Into Crowd Of People Attending Filipino Festival, Killing Multiple Victims "We understand the concern this incident has caused, especially as images have circulated on social media," the airport's operator, New NAIA Infra Co., said in a statement. "We urge the public not to speculate and to wait for verified updates, which will be issued as soon as they become available." Initial reports indicate that the SUV was parked near the terminal entrance when the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes and accelerated after a car suddenly passed in front of him, according to local media. Read On The Fox News App People injured in the incident were receiving medical treatment. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash was taken into custody by police, according to the airport's operator. The Land Transportation Office said it has suspended the driver's license for 90 days while the investigation is ongoing. Images shared by local media showed some people lying on the ground. Shattered glass was seen across the terminal's entrance and the front of the black SUV was visibly damaged from striking the airport doors. Hegseth Says Us To Boost Ties With Philippines As Deterrence Against China: 'Peace Through Strength' Dozens of emergency personnel were seen at the airport surrounding the vehicle, which was later removed from the scene. The airport operator said it is working with the authorities to investigate the incident. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Car crash at airport in the Philippines kills at least 2, including young girl
