Tag: Manila
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Two Brothers Convulse in Sampaloc After Alleged Tuklaw Use
What happened in Sampaloc Two brothers, aged 17 and 19, suddenly collapsed while crossing a street in Sampaloc, Manila, on Saturday afternoon. Witnesses told authorities they had been seen smoking prior to the incident. CCTV footage obtained by police shows one brother starting to shake violently and then collapsing, with his eyes rolling back. Minutes…
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Two Brothers Collapse in Manila Believed to be Linked to ‘Tuklaw’ Use
Overview Two brothers, aged 17 and 19, suffered sudden seizures and collapses while crossing a street in Sampaloc, Manila, on a Saturday afternoon. Authorities say the episodes followed reported use of a substance known locally as “black cigarette” or “tuklaw.” The incident has sparked concern about illegal drugs and the dangers of street-level drug use…
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Two Brothers Collapse in Sampaloc After Alleged Tuklaw Use Prompt Investigations
Overview Two brothers collapsed on a Sampaloc street in Manila on a Saturday afternoon, in what local authorities are treating as a suspected drug-related incident. Initial reports indicate the men, aged 17 and 19, experienced violent seizures and temporary paralysis after allegedly using a substance known locally as “black cigarette” or tuklaw. Police and medical…
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Trump Names Lee Lipton as New US Envoy to the Philippines, Replacing MaryKay Carlson
Trump appoints Lee Lipton as US ambassador to the Philippines In a move that underscored the evolving US-Philippines relationship, President Donald Trump has named Lee Lipton, a Florida-born former businessman, as the next United States ambassador to the Philippines. The announcement, released by the US State Department, arrives as Manila awaits a new envoy to…
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Manila Holds Medical and Dental Mission for Seniors during Elderly Filipino Week
Manila Government Launches Free Medical and Dental Mission for Seniors The city government of Manila, through the Manila Health Department (MHD) and the Office for Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA), marked Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) with a substantive medical and dental outreach for senior residents. The event took place on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Don…
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Manila Medical Mission for Seniors During Elderly Filipino Week
Manila hosts medical and dental mission for seniors during Elderly Filipino Week The city government of Manila, through the Manila Health Department (MHD) and the Office for Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA), conducted a focused medical and dental mission for senior citizens in observance of Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) on Tuesday, October 7. The event is…
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Manila Holds Medical and Dental Mission for Seniors During Elderly Filipino Week
Manila Supports Seniors with Free Health Services The city government of Manila, through the Manila Health Department (MHD) and the Office for Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA), conducted a comprehensive medical and dental mission for senior citizens in observance of Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) on Tuesday, October 7. The event took place at the Don Bosco…
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Manila Resumes Motorcycle Clamping to Enforce Parking Rules
Manila Restarts Motorcycle Clamping to Regulate Parking The City of Manila is resuming motorcycle clamping operations starting Tuesday, October 7, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal parking. The initiative aims to enforce designated parking areas and reduce congestion, particularly along sidewalks and restricted zones near key facilities. Where and How Enforcement Will Take…
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Manila Motorcycle Clamping Resumes Enforcement
Manila Police to Resume Motorcycle Clamping The City of Manila has announced that motorcycle clamping operations will resume starting Tuesday, Oct. 7. This move is part of a broader effort by the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) to address chronic illegal parking and to ensure that sidewalks and restricted zones remain accessible to pedestrians…
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Manila Resumes Motorcycle Clamping to Tackle Illegally Parked Bikes
Overview: Manila restarts motorcycle clamping operations The City of Manila is resuming motorcycle clamping operations beginning Tuesday, Oct. 7, as part of a broader effort to enforce parking rules and improve traffic flow. Enforcement teams from the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) will clamp motorcycles found in tow-away zones and other restricted areas across…