Fire breaks out at Philippine General Hospital
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endIndex: The fire that hit the state-run Philippine General Hospital early Sunday morning was put out at 5:41 a.m., according to the Bureau of Fire Protection. As of the latest report, there has been no injury or casualty from the incident, authorities say.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 16) A fire hit the state-run Philippine General Hospital at Taft Avenue, Manila early Sunday morning, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Authorities said the blaze started in an operating room on the third floor of the facility. It reached first alarm at 12:41 a.m. and was quickly raised to the second level at 12:58 a.m., the BFP-National Capital Region reported.
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Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after a fire broke out in PGH in Taft Avenue, Manila past midnight of May 16, and damaged a portion of the hospital, leaving patients displaced.
In his statement, Roque said the Palace was saddened by the incident.
“We are saddened by the fire that hit a portion of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) early morning today,” he said.
“Hospital operations continue even as repairs are ongoing,” he added.
The Palace official likewise thanked those who heeded the call of PGH for donations.
“We thank our people for immediately responding to the call for emergency donations of the PGH.,” Roque said.
Published May 12, 2021, 2:32 PM
In its first-ever virtual launch, Vista Residences the condominium development arm of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. featured Kizuna Heights in Malate, Manila, its joint venture with Japanese real estate developer Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (MEC).
The milestone event is part of the Vista Residences’ efforts to strengthen its digital platforms and engage a wider customer base, while adapting with the times and social distancing measures of the government. The move shows the brand’s readiness and flexibility amid the COVID-19 scare.
Building facade of Kizuna Heights.
Among Vista Residences’ target customers are young adults who believe that living independently is one step closer to achieving their dreams. That is why the developer chose to kick-start its virtual launches with Kizuna Heights, a premium condominium under Vista Residences, which empowers students and young professionals to create a better future.
Published May 9, 2021, 8:59 AM
Supreme Court
Court employees infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and its four adjacent provinces will now be isolated and quarantined at the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde (DLSCSB) facility on Taft Avenue in Malate, Manila.
In a statement issued on Sunday, May 9, the Supreme Court (SC) said it has partnered with the Philippine National Red Cross (PRC) and the DLSCSB on the use and availment of the latter’s temporary isolation and quarantine facility.
The PRC will manage the facility allotted to court employees with a capacity of 50 persons.
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