The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said the mitigating measures implemented by Taiwan over the years bore fruit which was evident in the contained impact of a powerful earthquake there recently. OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno said Taiwan’s preparedness has “improved a lot through the...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Jan. 22, discussed hazards that may threaten Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) when the "Big One" occurred. (Mark Balmores/ Manila Bulletin) In an event titled "MAGHANDA: Communicating Hazards, Risks, and Early Warning for...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon will be establishing a foundation after he was cleared by the police of any suspicion of illegal drug use. Galaxy Corp., G-Dragon’s new agency after leaving YG Entertainment, announced that G-Dragon will establish the JusPeace Foundation, a combination of...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon has been cleared of any drug charges by the Korean police. On Dec. 19, the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s Drug Crime Investigation Unit announced that it will no longer charge G-Dragon following their investigation. Big Bang's G-Dragon...
K-pop boy band Big Bang’s G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) has tested negative in a detailed drug test and is planning to sue people who spread false information about him. Korean media reported that G-Dragon received a negative drug test result on Nov. 21. Big Bang's G-Dragon...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon underwent police questioning for four hours in connection with suspicion of drug use. On Nov. 6, G-Dragon went to the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s drug crime investigation office to answer questions. He was earlier booked by the police on suspicion...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) will undergo police investigation today, Nov. 6, over suspicion of drug use. G-Dragon will appear before the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s drug crime investigation unit on the afternoon of Nov. 6, Korean media...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) has made it clear that he will fully cooperate with the police regarding their investigation about his alleged drug use. The police booked G-Dragon on suspicion of drug use. As a result, the Ministry of Justice imposed a travel ban on...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon denied allegations that he had used illegal drugs amid the investigation by the police. The Incheon Police Agency booked G-Dragon without detention for drug charges on Oct. 25 and is being investigated. Big Bang's G-Dragon (Instagram) "Because it...
K-pop boy band Big Bang member G-Dragon’s “unusual” behavior at the airport is being scrutinized by netizens following his being booked by the police on drug charges. On Oct. 25, Korean media outlet News1 reported that G-Dragon was booke d without detention by the Incheon Police Agency...
ILOILO CITY – The world’s biggest book sale is coming to this city for the first time. Big Bad Wolf will hold a book sale at SM City Iloilo from October 13 to 22. ANDREW Yap, co-founder and managing editor of Big Bad Wolf book sale. Big Bad Wolf will hold a nine-day book sale in Iloilo...
(Photo courtesy of Office of Civil Defense) A humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise in preparation for the “Big One”, or a massive earthquake that could significantly affect millions of Filipinos, was conducted by the Philippines and Australia recently, the Office of Civil...
