Operation Tuli (Mass Circumcision)

Filipino boys go through circumcision conducted by doctors from Manila Central University (MCU) Hospital and Fatima Medical Center at Andres Bonifacio Elementary School in Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila, on 21 April 2012. A total of 95 boys were screened and 80 boys availed the free medical service, which is sponsored and organized by the Island Luz Minerva No. 5. Mass circumcision is usually done in the dry season (April to May). It is a belief in Philippine culture that circumcision is a rite to passage to manhood.

Nine year old Filipino boy flushing the thumbs up sign, showing he had no problems with the operation, and he's one of the youngest who availed the free medical services.

Filipino boys lines up, as a representative screens and give them some briefing regarding the minor operation.

Filipino boys go through circumcision, and it is a belief in Philippine culture that circumcision is a rite to passage to manhood.

Filipino boy flushing the 'pogi' (handsome) sign, as they happily go out the gates of Andres Bonifacio Elementary School, because they have endured the operation.

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Third Alarm Fire

Third alarm fire struck at Sta. Cruz, burning the two-story house of a certain Dr. Mendez on M. Hizon St., Sta. Cruz, Manila, April 15, 2012. According to residents, fire started at around 1:30pm and was under control at around 2:45pm. Two boys almost got trapped inside the burning house, but managed to escape from a balcony to a neighbor’s house. No injuries were reported.

Fire trucks on Oroquieta Street. Firefighters going in from the back side of the burning house to prevent the fire from spreading. It was a good thing the house had a firewall at the back and both sides.

Firefighters going in from the back side of the burning house to prevent the fire from spreading. It was a good thing the house had a firewall at the back and both sides.

Fire truck

Fire Fighter Brian F. Noquiz of RESCOM 11, takes a rest after he was relieved by fellow fireman from the fire scene.

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