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(Eagle News)–The 42 people who were reportedly poisoned after drinking lambanog in Rizal, Laguna are still under observation in the hospital. Based on a report from Philippine General Hospital spokesperson Jonas del Rosario, of the 42, 17 are in the emergency room. Of this number, two are in critical condition (red zone),14 need immediate medical attention (yellow zone), and one was classified as non-urgent (green zone). Of the 42, 24 are in the ward while […]
(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has maintained its strength as it traverses the northern tip of the Aklan-Antique area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 remains hoisted over Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud), southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay, southern portion of Sablayan), Calamian Islands (Busuanga, Coron, Culion), Capiz, Aklan, northern Antique (Caluya, Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-an) as “Ursula,” located in the vicinity […]
(Eagle News)–These pictures show scenes left behind by “Ursula” in Ormoc, Leyte, which was battered by the typhoon’s strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday, Dec. 24. At present, the typhoon has maintained its strength as it moved off the coast of Capiz. The Phililppine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Western Masbate (Milagros, Aroroy, Mandaon, Balud), Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud), southern […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Dinagat Islands, Davao Oriental and Zamboanga del Sur within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Socorro Islands, Siargao, and in Surigao del Sur, particularly in Tago, Bayabas, Cagwait, Marihatag, San Agustin, Hinatuan. “All are […]
(Eagle News)–The National Democratic Front of the Philippines denied the New People’s Army had committed ceasefire violations in what it called armed encounters with the military and police in Bicol and Iloilo on Dec. 23. In a statement, Fidel Agcaoili, chair of the NDFP negotiating panel, said these were “defensive actions by the NPA units involved in the face of armed attacks and sustained military operations by the AFP and the PNP (special operations unit)..” […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson believes localized peace talks with Communist rebels have a better chance at success than nationwide negotiations. In a statement, Lacson said this was because “not all local government units have the same level of intensity as far as insurgency is concerned,” noting that “many LGUs do not even have insurgency concerns at all.” Apart from this, he said local officials “have a better grip of the insurgency problems in their localities than […]
(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has maintained its strength as it moved off the coast of Capiz. The Phililppine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Western Masbate (Milagros, Aroroy, Mandaon, Balud), Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud), southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay, southern portion of Sablayan), and Calamian Islands (Busuanga, Coron, Culion),Capiz, Aklan, northern Antique (Caluya, Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-an), and northern Iloilo […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan early Wednesday, Dec. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 42 kilometers northwest of Claveria at 12:48 a.m. Depth of focus was 10 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Wednesday, Dec. 25, are cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Air Asia Z2550 Cebu to Caticlan Z2 551 Caticlan to Cebu Z2 921 Clark to Caticlan Z2 922 Caticlan to Clark Z2 225 Manila to Caticlan Z2 226 Caticlan to Manila Z2 227 Manila to Caticlan Z2 228 Caticlan to Manila Z2 223 Manila to Caticlan Z2 224 Caticlan to Manila Z2 925 Clark to Caticlan Z2 926 […]
(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has slightly intensified and is now over the Jintotolo channel north of Iloilo. Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Masbate including Ticao Island, Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao), and southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay), Extreme northern Cebu including Bantayan Islands (Daanbantayan, Medellin, Bantayan, Sta. Fe, Madridejos), Capiz, Aklan, northern Antique (Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-an), and northern Iloilo (Calinog, Bingawan, Passi City, San Enrique, San […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Wednesday, Dec. 25, are cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Philippine Airlines PR 2039 Manila – Caticlan PR 2040 Caticlan – Manila PR 2041 Manila – Caticlan PR 2042 Caticlan – Manila PR 2203 Manila – Roxas PR 2204 Roxas – Manila PR 2921 Manila – Legazpi PR 2922 Legazpi – Manila PR 2969 Manila – Kalibo PR 2970 Kalibo – […]
(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has slightly intensified and is now headed toward the Tacloban-Palo area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Masbate including Ticao Island Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, extreme Northern Cebu including Camotes Island (Daaanbantayan, Medellin, Bantayan, Sta. Fe, Madridejos, San Francisco, Poro, Tudela, Pilar), Capiz, and Aklan, as “Ursula,” situated in the vicinity of Marabut, Samar, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 130 […]
