^

Nation

Lightning kills student

Roel Pareño - The Philippine Star
April 14, 2013 | 12:00am

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – A high school student was killed while another was wounded when lightning hit them Thursday inside the school campus in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay.

The fatality identified as Edilberto Malbuyo, 19, was sitting on a bench at the Niño National High School with Stephen Quirante, 17, when lightning struck past 5 p.m.

Malbuyo died on the spot while Quirante was rushed to the Payao Municipal Hospital in Payao for treatment.

               

vuukle comment

EDILBERTO MALBUYO

MALBUYO

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

PAYAO

PAYAO MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

QUIRANTE

SCHOOL

STEPHEN QUIRANTE

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
Driver of Senate-plated SUV who used EDSA busway surrenders

Driver of Senate-plated SUV who used EDSA busway surrenders

By Ian Laqui | 2 days ago
The driver of a luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) with a protocol plate for senators, who illegally used the EDSA busway...
Nation
fbtw

Fake PDEA agents rob family in San Pedro, Laguna

By Ed Amoroso | 14 hours ago
Five men who introduced themselves as Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency agents robbed a family engaged in consultancy and buy and sell business, in San Pedro City on Wednesday.
Nation
fbtw
PDEA destroys over P55 million shabu in BARMM

PDEA destroys over P55 million shabu in BARMM

By John Unson | 14 hours ago
Over P55 million worth of confiscated shabu was destroyed in public on Wednesday in Maguindanao del Norte by the Philippine...
Nation
fbtw
Governors divided over BARMM poll postponement

Governors divided over BARMM poll postponement

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 14 hours ago
Governors of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao expressed opposing views about the Senate bill that seeks...
Nation
fbtw
Kristine damage to agriculture rises to P6.83 billion

Kristine damage to agriculture rises to P6.83 billion

By Bella Cariaso | 14 hours ago
The damage that Severe Tropical Storm Kristine brought to the agriculture sector in 12 regions in the country has increased...
Nation
fbtw
Latest
abtest
Officials destroy P55M worth of shabu seized in BARMM operations

Officials destroy P55M worth of shabu seized in BARMM operations

By John Unson | 19 hours ago
Officials of law enforcement agencies destroyed P55 million worth of confiscated shabu in a power generation incinerator of...
Nation
fbtw
NCRPO chief temporarily relieved amid extortion probe

NCRPO chief temporarily relieved amid extortion probe

By Ian Laqui | 20 hours ago
National Capital Region Police Office chief Major General Sidney Hernia has been temporarily relieved from his post for 10...
Nation
fbtw
Courts suspend work due to Typhoon Marce

Courts suspend work due to Typhoon Marce

By Ian Laqui | 1 day ago
Despite the suspension, the courts have been advised to remain accessible through their official email addresses and phone...
Nation
fbtw
DOH misses 95% vax drive target in Metro Manila

DOH misses 95% vax drive target in Metro Manila

By Mayen Jaymalin | 1 day ago
Many children in Metro Manila remain at risk of getting infected with measles and other preventable diseases as the Department...
Nation
fbtw
Quezon City shuts down club after 6th mpox case recorded

Quezon City shuts down club after 6th mpox case recorded

By Janvic Mateo | 1 day ago
The Quezon City government has ordered the closure of a club following the detection of the sixth mpox case in the city.
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