2018 IS THE YEAR OF THE DOG ACCORDING TO CHINESE ZODIAC.

This is a Year of Earth Dog, starting from Feb. 16, 2018 (Chinese New Year) and lasting to Feb. 4, 2019.

Dog is the eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042...

Dog is man's good friend who can understand the human's spirit and obey its master, whether he is wealthy or not. The Chinese regard it as an auspicious animal. If a dog happens to come to a house, it symbolizes the coming of fortune. The invincible God Erlang in Chinese legend used a loyal wolfhound to help him capture monsters.

Lucky Signs for People Born in Dog Year:

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9

Lucky Colors: green, red, purple

Lucky Flowers: rose, oncidium, cymbidium orchids

Lucky Directions: east, southeast, south

People born in the Year of the Dog are usually independent, sincere, loyal and decisive according to Chinese zodiac analysis. They are not afraid of difficulties in daily life. These shining characteristics make them have harmonious relationship with people around.

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BAHAY SA BALETE NASUNOG; 2 PATAY, 2 SUGATAN

Dalawa ang patay samantalang dalawa ang sugatan sa nangyaring sunog sa isang bahay sa Brgy. Arcanghel Sur, Balete Sabado ng gabi, Dec. 30.

Kinilala ng Bureau of Fire Protection ng Balete ang mga namatay na sina Andrea Mae, tinatayang 18 anyos at Aaron Lachica, 12, magkakapatid.

Sugatan naman ang ama nila na si Mang Angel at isa nilang kapatid na si Angela na kasalukuyang ginagamot ngayon sa ospital.

Ang asawa ni Mang Angel ay nasa trabaho sa Kalibo nang maganap ang insidente.

Sa inisyal na impormasyon, posibleng gasera na nagsisilbing ilaw ng bahay ang pinagmulan ng sunog. Nabatid na may kapansanan ang ama at mga anak nito.

Mabilis na nilamon ng apoy ang bahay na yari lamang sa mga lights materials bago naireport sa mga awtoridad.

Patuloy pang iniimbestigahan ng BFP-Balete ang naturang insidente.