(Eagle News) — Big electric posts and trees were topped by powerful winds and rains brought by typhoon Kammuri in Albay as it passed through the Bicol region on Monday night, Dec. 2, until Tuesday dawn, Dec. 3. There is no electricity in the whole province of Albay and in many areas of Bicol region. Tisoy’s wrath was felt starting 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, and lasted until 3 a.m. Dec. 3. (Rebert Soriao, Eagle […]
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In photos: Typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH) topples big trees, electric poles in Masbate
(Eagle News) — Toppled trees and electric poles, as well as damaged shanties and other light structures can be seen in the province of Masbate after typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri) passed through the area Monday night, Dec. 2, 2019. (Photos taken by Eagle News Service correspondent in Masbate, Tuesday morning, December 3)
In photos: Pres. Duterte, Sultan Bolkiah strike “Duterte pose” during SEA Games opener at PHL Arena
(Eagle News) — In these series of photos released by Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen striking his signature clenched fist pose together with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, during the historic 30th Southeast Asian Games opening ceremonies at the Philippine Arena on Saturday night, Nov. 30, 2019. The Brunei leader watched the spectacular opening event to show support for the Brunei athletes. Sultan Bolkiah’s children, […]
In photos: Filipino boxing champs Manny Pacquiao, Nesthy Petecio carry symbolic SEA Games torch
(Eagle News)–In these pictures, world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and world women’s boxing champion Nesthy Petecio are seen carrying the Southeast Asian Games symbolic torch to light up the cauldron at the New Clark City in Tarlac. The lighting up of the cauldron signals the start of the 30th SEA Games.
In photo: The Athletics Stadium in New Clark City
This picture shows the Athletics Stadium in New Clark City at night. The Athletics Stadium is received a Class 1 certification from international athletics governing body World Athletics.
Delegates from Cambodia proudly raise their flags at the PHL Arena
(Eagle News)–In this picture, delegates from Cambodia proudly raise their flags at the Philippine Arena. The opening ceremony for the games is scheduled later, at 7 p.m.
In photos: Supporters arrive in droves to cheer for their SEA Games athletes
(Eagle News)–In these pictures, supporters attending the opening ceremony at the Philippine Arena today, Nov. 30, are seen going big on their attires in support of their athletes.
In photos: Spectators for SEA Games opening start arriving at PHL Arena, show off PHL pride
In photos: A peek at the Subic Bay venue for the 30th SEA Games
(Eagle News) — “Subic is ready for the 30th South East Asian Games,” said Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma who led the symbolic lighting of the SEA Games cauldron on Monday. SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator Ramon Agregado, manager of the SEA Games Subic Cluster, said a total of eight venues were prepared for the 17 games to be held in Subic The sports events to be held in Subic […]
In photos: Eva’s Hotel in Kidapawan City before and after the 6.5 magnitude quake
(Eagle News) — These photos show just how the Eva Hotel in Kidapawan City, Cotabato is reduced to near rubble as it partially collapses, with its facade appearing more like an accordion, because of the severe damage after the 6.5 magnitude quake that hit Cotabato on Thursday morning, Oct. 31. This was just two days after the magnitude 6.6 quake that also hit Cotabato, followed by hundreds of aftershocks. But authorities clarified that […]
In photos: Cracks in the walls of the houses of Duterte, Go following 6.5-magnitude quake in Mindanao
(Eagle News)–In these pictures courtesy of Senator Bong Go, cracks are shown in the walls of the houses of President Rodrigo Duterte and in the senator’s own house in Davao. This was after the 6.5-magnitude quake in Cotabato that hit two days after another strong earthquake struck the area, leaving several people dead and scores hurt. “Ok naman kami ng pangulo. Nag usap kami kanina. Nag cr sya habang lumindol,” Go said. He said he […]
In photos: People opt to stay outside structures in Mindanao as aftershocks continue after 6.6 magnitude quake
(Eagle News) — People opted to stay outside their homes, and for the injured people –even outside hospitals — after the 6.6 magnitude quake that hit Mindanao. Aftershocks continued to rock areas of Mindanao, including the epicenter of the Oct. 29 quake in Tulunan, Cotabato on Thursday, Oct. 31. Phivolcs had recorded hundreds of aftershocks since Tuesday, and there are no signs that it would abate. People set up tents outside their homes where […]