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GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
More than P300K raised from ticket sales in charity boxing event with Baste, says Torre
Philippine National Police chief Police General Nicolas Torre III said more than P300,000 was raised from the ticket sales alone of the "Boxing for a Cause: Laban Para sa Nasalanta" event held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Sunday. Torre was supposed to face Davao City acting mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte in the main event, although the former was declared winner by default as the latter did not show up. "Marami ang nagbayad. Nakalikom tayo ng mga P350,000 sa gates eh, so we have to show up and give the people what they expect," Torre told reporters. (Many paid [for tickets]. We were able to raise around P350,000 at the gates, so we have to show up and give the people what they expect.) Ticket prices for the boxing event ranged from as low as P100 to as high as P5,400. Including the ticket sales, Torre said they have raised around P16.3 million in cash donations, on top of donations in kind such as canned goods and sacks of rice. These will be for the benefit of Filipinos who were among those affected by the flooding due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong. According to Torre, they have coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Philippine Red Cross regarding the donations. The PNP chief added he will go to the Baseco community in Manila to distribute relief goods. Torre said the urgency of helping those in need of relief was the reason why the event pushed through as well, despite earlier statements that Duterte may not show up. "Kaming mga pulis ang first responders, nasa frontline kami, kaya nakita natin ang hirap ng ating mga kababayan. Nu'ng nag-issue ng ganu'ng statement si Vice Mayor [Duterte], nakita ko na uy, maganda ito. We can raise funds outside of government resources," Torre said. (We, the police, are first responders. We are on the frontline, so we saw the hardship experienced by our countrymen. When Vice Mayor issued a statement, I saw that, hey, this is good. We can raise fund outside of government resources.) Why did the event push through even if Davao City acting mayor Baste Duterte did not show up? Torre said they still wanted to raise funds for charity @gmanews — JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) July 27, 2025 "Ang government resources nandiyan naman pero maganda na rin siguro na 'yung nasa private sector and ibang tao na outside sa fund-generating agencies ng gobyerno ay makapag-generate din ng pondo at tulong sa ating kababayan," he added. (The government resources are there, but it's also good that the private sector and others outside the fund-generating agencies can generate funds to help our countrymen.) Torre vs Duterte II? Asked if he has a message for the Davao City vice mayor, Torre said, "Wala naman, walang dapat pag-usapan (None, there is nothing to talk about) after all the things that were said and done." Regarding Duterte's previous condition that government officials should undergo hair follicle test, Torre said the matter should be just between the two of them. "Kaming dalawa lang naman ang involved dito... Anytime, anywhere, puwedeng puwede na mag-hair follicle test kami," he said. (It's just us two who are involved here... Anytime, anywhere, we can have hair follicle test.) In the event that Duterte poses another challenge to Torre, the PNP chief said he would not respond to that for now. "Nakita n'yo naman na napakalaki ng effort na ating nilagay rito. I don't think he is worth responding to at this point in time. Hayaan na muna natin siya sa kaniyang mundo," Torre said. (You saw how much effort we put here. I don't think he is worth responding to at this point in time. Let us let him be in his own world.) And if the match is rescheduled as well? "Sabihin n'yo lang at tingnan natin anong isasagot natin diyan, but I don't think really there's still logic in anything that he's saying. Ang credibility kasi parang maloko mo ako ng isang beses, shame on you. 'Pag niloko mo ako ng dalawang beses, shame on me," Torre said. (Just tell us and we'll see how we will respond to that, but I don't think really there's still logic in anything that he's saying. As for credibility, if you fool me once, shame on you. If you fool me twice, shame on me.) "Hindi tayo sasali sa mga taong puwede niya lokohin all the time," he added. (We will not be among the people whom he can mock all the time.) Aside from the main event, three undercard matches were also held in the charity boxing event. —KG, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Car crash at airport in the Philippines kills at least 2, including young girl
A car crashed into the entrance of Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines on Sunday, killing two people and injuring several others, according to officials. A man and a young girl were killed and four others were injured in the crash that involved a black SUV. The Philippine Red Cross, which responded to the scene, said the girl was four-years-old, but Secretary of Transportation Vivencio Hizon said she was five-years-old. NAIA said a "vehicular accident" happened on Sunday when the car crashed through the airport's outer railing and into the walkway near the entrance of Terminal 1. Vancouver Driver Plows Into Crowd Of People Attending Filipino Festival, Killing Multiple Victims "We understand the concern this incident has caused, especially as images have circulated on social media," the airport's operator, New NAIA Infra Co., said in a statement. "We urge the public not to speculate and to wait for verified updates, which will be issued as soon as they become available." Initial reports indicate that the SUV was parked near the terminal entrance when the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes and accelerated after a car suddenly passed in front of him, according to local media. Read On The Fox News App People injured in the incident were receiving medical treatment. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash was taken into custody by police, according to the airport's operator. The Land Transportation Office said it has suspended the driver's license for 90 days while the investigation is ongoing. Images shared by local media showed some people lying on the ground. Shattered glass was seen across the terminal's entrance and the front of the black SUV was visibly damaged from striking the airport doors. Hegseth Says Us To Boost Ties With Philippines As Deterrence Against China: 'Peace Through Strength' Dozens of emergency personnel were seen at the airport surrounding the vehicle, which was later removed from the scene. The airport operator said it is working with the authorities to investigate the incident. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Car crash at airport in the Philippines kills at least 2, including young girl
Al Bawaba
04-05-2025
- Al Bawaba
Video: Car crashes into entrance of Manila's airport, killing 2
Published May 4th, 2025 - 09:20 GMT ALBAWABA - A video caused wide panic on social media, showing a car ramming into the entrance of Manila's International Airport in the Philippines on Sunday. According to Philippine authorities, the accident killed two, including a girl aged 5. In addition, several others were injured after the car crashed into the entrance of Manila International Airport on Sunday. Nonetheless, officials in Manila said that the ramming incident was probably not on purpose. Reuters reported Sunday that the incident happened when a black SUV rammed through the outer railing and into the walkway near the entrance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport's Terminal 1. #Manila: 2 killed, including 4yo girl, in horrifying airport car ramming, SUV driver in custody after ploughing into departure building The #Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday confirmed that two individuals—a male adult and a 4-year-old girl—were killed after a black SUV… — ⚡️🌎 World News 🌐⚡️ (@ferozwala) May 4, 2025 The Department of Transportation stated that two people were killed in the crash: a 29-year-old male and a toddler aged 5. On the other hand, the Philippine Red Cross, which responded to the scene, mentioned that the girl's age was 4. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
4-year-old girl, man killed as car rams airport entrance in Manila
An SUV collided with the entrance of Manila 's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday(May 4), resulting in the deaths of a 4-year-old girl and a man. The crash happened near the departure entrance area of Terminal 1 and has left several others injured, who are currently receiving medical treatment, according to the Philippine Red Cross . The vehicle's driver is in police custody, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since Balakot India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad Images and videos shared on social media depicted the chaotic aftermath, showing injured individuals on the ground, shattered glass, and significant damage to the SUV that struck the airport entrance. The airport's operator, New NAIA Infra Corp., said it understands the concern this incident has caused, especially as images have circulated on social media. They urged the public not to speculate and to wait for verified updates, which will be issued as soon as they become available. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dog licks arent kisses. Heres what your dog really means when it licks you. Novelodge Undo Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon reported that three individuals were injured and transported to San Juan de Dios Hospital, adding, "Three were injured and brought to San Juan de Dios Hospital. I think they are okay based on the initial report." San Miguel Corp. President and CEO Ramon Ang, who also chairs the NAIA Infra Corp., was present at the scene and committed to personally bearing the medical expenses of those injured in the vehicular crash. Live Events The Philippine Red Cross deployed 18 volunteers and five ambulances to respond to the crash, including a rescue vehicle for potential extrication operations. The organization stated, "The incident tragically resulted in the casualties of two individuals – a male adult and a 4-year-old girl." Authorities said they continue to investigate the cause of the incident, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
CNN
04-05-2025
- CNN
Four-year-old girl and man dead after driver crashes SUV into Manila airport, Red Cross says
A four-year-old girl and a man have been killed after a driver crashed an SUV into the entrance of Manila International Airport on Sunday, the Philippine Red Cross said. The driver crashed the car through the outer railing and onto a walkway where people were standing outside the departure area at Ninoy Aquino International Airport's Terminal 1 just before 9 a.m., the Philippine Red Cross said in a statement. 'The incident tragically resulted in the casualties of two individuals – a male adult and a 4-year-old girl,' it said. The driver is in police custody and individuals are being treated for injuries, the airport's operator said in a statement, though it did not specify how many people were hurt. There is currently no indication from police that the crash was deliberate. CNN has reached out to police in Pasay City, the area of the Philippine capital where the airport is located, for comment. The Philippine Red Cross said it deployed 18 volunteers and five ambulances to respond to the crash, including a rescue vehicle for 'potential extrication operations,' according to the statement. Videos shared on social media by the news agency of the Philippine government showed chaos at the airport, and a black SUV crashed into the entryway of the terminal. People could be heard screaming and crying in the video, which appeared to show several people injured on the ground and baggage strewn about, as first responders attended to the scene. 'At this time, we are awaiting official confirmation on the cause of the incident and reports of injuries,' the statement from the airport's operator said. 'We understand the concern this incident has caused, especially as images have circulated on social media,' said the statement. 'We urge the public not to speculate and to wait for verified updates, which will be issued as soon as they become available.'
