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(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Vinta” further weakened as it moved toward the Misamis Occidental-Zamboanga del Norte area on Friday afternoon. In its 2 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Vinta” was in the vicinity of Marawi City in Lanao del Sur as of 1 p.m. The tropical storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 110 […]
(Eagle News) — The death toll in Thursday’s incident that saw a ferry with hundreds on board capsizing in stormy weather off Quezon has increased to five, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Friday. According to Romina Marasigan, NDRRMC spokesperson, of the five fatalities, four have been identified. She said over 200 passengers and crew–252 to be exact—were plucked to safety after the Mercraft 3 keeled over in heavy seas en […]
(Eagle News) — The New People’s Army on Friday declared a unilateral ceasefire, days after the government declared its own for the holidays. In a statement in the Philippine Revolution Web Central site, the NPA said the ceasefire shall be in effect from 6:00 p.m. of December 23 to 6:00 p.m. of December 26; and 6:00 p.m. of December 30 to 6:00 p.m. of January 2, 2018. The government ceasefire falls on the same days, but […]
(Eagle News) — A Palace official has debunked Reuters’ claim that Malacanang never responded to the wire agency reporter’s query seeking for the government’s comment on a report about the so-called “Davao Boys.” In a statement, Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Rachel Queenie Rodulfo said she “denounce(d)” the statement that was “untrue in so many levels.” “While it is correct that Reuters sent the Office an email mid-last week questions regarding the Davao police, we have […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will look into what Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office director Sandra Cam said was a “lavish” year-end party held for the agency recently. “Well, I think you know that the President does not tolerate extravagance, so we do not know yet. I’m sure the President will look into the matter. As you know, he’s very sensitive to what is reported by his own people in the different branches of government…,” […]
(Eagle News) — “Vinta” has intensified into a severe tropical storm and is now traversing the Compostela Valley. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 7 a.m., the center of “Vinta” was in the vicinity of Laak. The severe tropical storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 90 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 155 kilometers per hour. It is […]
(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Vinta” slightly intensified on Thursday night, and is now threatening the Caraga area. In its 8 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the tropical storm was seen 130 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 7 p.m. “Vinta” is packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kilometers per hour, […]
(Eagle News) — The Ombudsman has ordered the filing of graft charges against commissioners of the Energy Regulatory Commission after they supposedly favored Manila Electric Co. when they extended the competitive selection process deadline for the filing of power supply agreements in 2015. Commissioners Alfredo Non, Gloria Victoria Yap-Taruc, Josefina Patricia Asirit, and Geronimo Sta. Ana were also suspended for a year without pay after they were found liable for “conduct prejudicial to the best interest of […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he would slash the number of foreign trips in the executive department by next year. “Kaya January 1 sabi ko kay (Executive Secretary Salvador) Medialdea—well I do not want to interfere with Congress and the Supreme Court, inyo iyan eh—dito sa akin, no travel, no. I’ll cut it, except the diplomats, iyong mga ambassador,” Duterte said, noting that those in the executive department should go on a […]
(Agence France Presse) — The Department of Health has tapped the Philippine General Hospital to determine whether three deaths were linked to Dengvaxia. Health Secretary Francisco Duque told reporters the University of the Philippines-run will assemble a panel of medical experts and pathologists to look into the deaths of the three vaccinated children. “UP-PGH will be providing an independent review and assessment on the probable cause of deaths of cases submitted by the Department of […]
by Cecil Morella Agence France Presse Four people were killed and 11 others were missing Thursday after a ferry with hundreds on board capsized in stormy weather off Quezon, rescuers said. Over 200 passengers and crew were plucked to safety after the Mercraft 3 keeled over in heavy seas en route to Polillo island, officials said. “The wind suddenly picked up and the boat was forced to stop when the bow started taking in water. […]
(Eagle News) — “Vinta” slightly accelerated on Thursday afternoon, as it continued to move westward toward Eastern Mindanao. In its 2 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the tropical storm was 260 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 1 p.m. “Vinta” was packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kilometers per hour, and is forecast […]
