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LOOK: A bird's eyeview of Metro Manila cityscape from the roof of Makati City Hall on Tuesday, 3 September 2024, a day after Typhoon Enteng entered Luzon.

CALM AFTER THE STORM

3 September 20243 MIN READ

The Makati government acquired Fujifilm's most cutting-edge technology, the FDR Xair System, which is a portable X-ray diagnostic imaging equipment capable of diagnosing tuberculosis (TB). A handover ceremony was held at Makati City Hall on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.

Makati Mayor Binay and her officials received and formally accepted the device from Fujifilm Philippines President Masahiro Uehara, Fujifilm Health Care Asia Pacific Business Planning Manager Yuta Igarashi, and Japanese Embassy First Secretary and Health Attache Dr. Aoki Fumiko.

Following the ceremonial presentation, Fujifilm showed how to utilize the device properly. Also joining them during the ceremony was TB People Philippines President Ma. Eloisa Zeapada-Teng.

MAKATI GOV'T ACQUIRES FUJIFILM'S CUTTING-EDGE X-RAY TECHNOLOGY

3 September 20243 MIN READ

LOOK: On Monday, 2 September 2024, a Kamillia Shipping Inc. vessel docked along Manila Bay in Navotas caught fire at 8 a.m. as Typhoon Enteng battered Luzon and parts of the Visayas. Despite efforts by the local government and Coast Guard to bring the vessel closer to shore, it remained too distant for firefighters to reach.

KAMILLIA SHIPPING VESSEL CATCHES FIRE

2 September 20243 MIN READ

LOOK: A child looks at his phone as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council issues an emergency alert on Monday, 2 September 2024.

ORANGE RAINFALL WARNING IN METRO MANILA

2 September 20243 MIN READ

LOOK: The whole stretch of Padre Burgos Street in Manila was momentarily closed to traffic due to a fallen tree that blocked the road.

BURGOS STREET CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

2 September 20243 MIN READ

LOOK: Some individuals wade in a storm surge at Baseco Compound in Manila near Manila Bay amid heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm "Enteng" on 2 September 2024.

BRAVING THE RAIN

2 September 20243 MIN READ

LOOK: Kids enjoy playing with balloons that have already been used as stage décorations at Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Sunday, 1 September 2024.

USED BALLOONS

1 September 20243 MIN READ

A worker trains the hose as he cleans the huge flag pole beside the monument of Gat Jose Rizal at Luneta Park in Manila on Sunday, 1 September 2024.

PARK CLEANER'S HUGE TASK

1 September 20243 MIN READ

LOOK: Monay Torro, a mother and one of the informal settlers residing near the Pasig River, prepares the solar panel to recharge the batteries for the household light and small rechargeable fan on Sunday, 1 September 2024.

Recently, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) provided updates on the 2023 full-year official poverty statistics. According to its poverty threshold estimates, a five-member household will require at least P13,873 per month to cover their basic food and non-food needs.

TIME TO RECHARGE

1 September 20243 MIN READ

LOOK: Water hyacinths are populating a large portion of the Pasig River in Binondo, Manila as seen on Sunday, 1 September 2024. The proliferation of this invasive water plant species poses a problem in the smooth flow of navigation in the river.

RIVER INVADERS

1 September 20243 MIN READ