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Demolition of charred Davao mall begins but questions remain
No charges have been filed so far in relation to the NCCC mall fire that killed 38 people in December 2017

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Putin blames 'criminal negligence' for fire that killed 41 children
Two days after the tragedy and after facing criticism on social media for the delay, the Kremlin announce a nationwide day of mourning for Wednesday as questions swirl about Putin's response to one of the deadliest fires recorded in Russia over the past century

53 dead, many missing in Siberia shopping mall fire
(UPDATED) The preliminary findings of the inquiry says the fire started around 1100 GMT in one of the cinema halls and destroyed more than 1,000 square meters of the center, news agencies report

After 2 months, no progress in Davao mall fire probes
'According to the latest information, the Secretary wanted them to submit the final report but they requested for an extension kasi baka hindi pa talaga nila matapos (because they might not have finished yet),' Bureau of Fire Protection Director Senior Superintendent Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu says

Sereno in Pulse Asia survey, Roque on CA ruling on Joel Reyes, Bannon apology | Evening wRap
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Families of call center employees who died in Davao fire to receive P5-M aid
SSI also continues to pay their employees their salaries, while also looking for possible ways to provide them with new employment

NCCC management vows support to Davao mall fire victims
All 660 workers have been deployed to the company’s other sites of operation

P30 million worth of assistance available to Davao mall fire victims
Labor secretary Silvestre Bello III says no worker will be displaced from the 2,000 affected employees

Davao mall fire, rules for public servants, Putin’s reelection bid | Midday wRap
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Gov't urged to prioritize safer workplace bill
'By neglecting to comply with occupational safety and health standards, we run the risk of losing so many precious lives as proven by the recent fire tragedy in Davao,' says Senator Joel Villanueva in pushing for the passage of the measure

Duterte 'from one sorrow to another' as 2017 comes to a close
'Subukan lang ho namin to fast track everything. You can be very sure of that,' Duterte tells all those affected by tragedies and calamities

Paolo Duterte's resignation letter sent to Malacañang, says Mayor Sara
Authorities in Davao raise the death toll in the tragic NCCC Mall fire to 38

NCCC Mall fire: Mall employee tried to rescue call center agents
Authorities in Davao City raise the death toll in the tragic Davao mall fire to 38

Davao fire, Dengvaxia, PH embassy in Israel | Midday wRap
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'Heads must roll over Davao mall fire deaths' – labor groups
(UPDATED) The BPO Industry Employees Network calls the incident a 'massacre of working people who strive hard to earn a living'

Duterte on son’s resignation, NCCC mall fire, Peya Travel owner arrested | Evening wRap
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Labor unions slam DOLE over Davao mall fire deaths
The Davao mall fire deaths stem from a failure to enforce labor laws that promote safe workplaces, a labor coalition says

Paolo Duterte resignation, NCCC fire, Pope Francis Christmas message | Midday wRap
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Duterte suggests cremation of fire casualties
President Rodrigo Duterte condoles with families of victims of the NCCC Mall fire in Davao, but acknowledges that no amount of words would give them comfort
36 bodies found inside Davao City mall
(UPDATED) At least 36 lifeless bodies are found inside the NCCC Mall, authorities announce on Christmas Day. 'Our deepest apologies, we were not able to save them,' says Davao City BFP Director Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu.

Justice dep't launches criminal probe after deadly Davao mall fire
(UPDATED) Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II announces the inquiry as the government raises the toll from the NCCC mall fire in Davao to one dead and 38 missing

Mayor Sara: We expect 37 casualties from mall fire
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio assures distraught families that they will recover every single missing person from the NCCC mall fire

Amid Christmas disasters, EU tells PH, 'We're ready to help'
'The EU is longstanding friend of the Philippine people and stands ready to assist during this difficult time,' says EU Ambassador Franz Jessen

Davao City cancels Christmas, New Year feasts to condole with fire, flood victims
'This is not the time for merrymaking,' says Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, who has also asked the city council to declare Davao City under state of calamity

Duterte visits relatives of Davao mall fire victims
President Rodrigo Duterte, the mayor of Davao City for two decades, is seen crying as he comforts the mall fire victims' relatives

37 feared dead in Davao City mall fire
(3rd UPDATE) Davao Mayor Sara Duterte says firemen found one body as the blaze was brought under control Sunday, December 24

Fire hits Eastwood Mall
UPDATED The fire emanated from a car that short circuited while parked at the basement of the mall in Libis Quezon City says the Eastwood City Estates Association No injuries are reported

3 Pinays killed in Doha fire
The foreign affairs department said the 3 women worked at the Gympanzee Nursery School inside the Doha mall and died of smoke inhalation