Eight children were among nine people killed when a dump truck crashed into a ravine while on the way to a Cebu province athletics event. The dump truck’s brakes failed as it descended a mountain road outside Boljoon town this morning (Friday, July 19). The local government-owned vehicle was crammed with 39 children, two teachers… Full Story »
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Eight dead as overloaded jeepney plunges in Isabela Province ravine
Eight people were killed and dozens more injured when an overloaded jeepney plunged into a ravine in San Mariano, Isabela Province. The deadly accident yesterday (Sunday, June 9) came just one day after a road accident claimed the lives of 13 people in Camarines Sur. As we reported, 53 people had crammed into the back… Full Story »
Bride-to-be among 13 people killed in San Fernando dump truck smash
A bride-to-be was among 13 people killed after the dump truck they were riding crashed into a tree and rolled over near San Fernando. The group had just come from a traditional pre-wedding ceremony called a pamamanhikan, in which a man and his family visit a woman’s home to formally request her hand in marriage.… Full Story »
Man filmed driving car from passenger seat has his licence revoked
Transport chiefs have stripped a man of his licence after he was filmed driving a car while sitting in passenger seat. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced the decision today (Thursday, June 6) after the video went viral online last week. The motorist has been identified as Luis Miguel “Miko” Lopez. In a memorandum issued… Full Story »
Ten dead as jeepney loses brakes and plunges into Albay province ravine
Ten people are dead and at least 18 injured after a jeepney with faulty brakes plunged into a ravine in Albay province. The accident occurred in Libon Town at about 3pm yesterday (Tuesday, May 21) police have confirmed today. Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib, spokeswoman for the Bicol Police Regional Office, said the jeepney was carrying… Full Story »
