^

Nation

2 elderly die in Zamboanga fire

Roel Pareño - The Philippine Star
December 19, 2015 | 9:00am

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Two elderly men died after they were trapped in a fire that destroyed their homes in this city on Friday night.

The remains of Jesus Madraga, 80, and Miguel Bacacho, 70, were found at their homes in Torres Subdivision in Barangay Talon-Talon, according to village chief Teodyver Arquiza.

Authorities said the fire started at around 10:55 p.m. in the kitchen of Madraga’s house.

The flames quickly spread and destroyed Rickey Baldemor’s house, where Bacacho was staying.

City fire marshal Senior Superintendent Dominador Zabala Jr. said the fire reached second alarm before it was declared under control.

 

ACIRC

BACACHO

BARANGAY TALON-TALON

FIRE

JESUS MADRAGA

MADRAGA

MIGUEL BACACHO

RICKEY BALDEMOR

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT DOMINADOR ZABALA JR.

TEODYVER ARQUIZA

TORRES SUBDIVISION
Philstar
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
From Canada to Pampanga: OFW nurse reunites with family
brandSpace

From Canada to Pampanga: OFW nurse reunites with family

7 hours ago
From Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), he was promptly transferred...
Nation
fbtw
OFW on vacation in Philippines wins P37.46 million Super Lotto jackpot

OFW on vacation in Philippines wins P37.46 million Super Lotto jackpot

By Ranier Allan Ronda | 2 days ago
An overseas Filipino worker in the Middle East who bought a lotto ticket while on vacation in the Philippines was the sole...
Nation
fbtw
Marcos not ruling out BARMM poll delay

Marcos not ruling out BARMM poll delay

8 hours ago
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is not ruling out the postponement of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region...
Nation
fbtw
Sexagenarian drowns in Pangasinan irrigation canal

Sexagenarian drowns in Pangasinan irrigation canal

By Cesar Ramirez | 16 hours ago
A 68-year-old man drowned when he accidentally fell into an irrigation canal in Barangay San Bonifacio late Wednesday.
Nation
fbtw
Iloilo fire leaves 57 families homeless

Iloilo fire leaves 57 families homeless

By Jennifer Rendon | 16 hours ago
A noontime fire left 57 families in the densely populated Barangay San Pedro in Molo district homeless on Thursday.
Nation
fbtw
Latest
abtest
DOH records 4 mpox cases in Calabarzon

DOH records 4 mpox cases in Calabarzon

By Rhodina Villanueva | 16 hours ago
Four new cases of mpox were recorded in the Calabarzon region, the Department of Health said.
Nation
fbtw
Trafficking victim caught with fake CFO papers

Trafficking victim caught with fake CFO papers

By Rudy Santos | 16 hours ago
Bureau of Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport recently intercepted a female trafficking victim...
Nation
fbtw

29,211 barangays cleared of illegal drugs

By Emmanuel Tupas | 16 hours ago
Up to 29,211 barangays have been cleared of illegal drugs under the Marcos administration, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said yesterday.
Nation
fbtw

ACT-CIS seen to win 3 congressional seats

16 hours ago
The Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support Inc. is expected to secure three congressional seats in the May 2025 elections with a 14.04 percent voter preference, according to the results of Tangere’s...
Nation
fbtw

Isabela Governor admits absence during onslaught of 6 typhoons

By Bella Cariaso | 16 hours ago
Gov. Rodolfo Albano III yesterday admitted his absence when six successive typhoons hit Isabela, saying he almost got suspended for traveling abroad while his province was being battered by cyclones.
Nation
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with