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(Eagle News)–Australia has asked its citizens not to travel to Central and Western Mindanao, including Zamboanga and Sulu. According to the advisory, Australians should also reconsider traveling to Eastern Mindanao. Australia issued the security advisory after the Cotabato mall bombing that killed at least two and injured several people. The attack took place on Dec. 31. Authorities said the Daulah Islamiyah could be linked to the attack.
(Eagle News)–Classes in public and private schools in Naga, Bicol have been suspended starting Jan. 3. In memorandum circular 2019-001, Mayor John Bongat said the suspension, which also applies to technical-vocational schools, was in view of the flooding caused by typhoon “Usman” that has affected “not only residents but also school campuses.” “Reports have also reached this office about the massive flooding and damages caused by Typhoon Usman in neighboring municipalities, which will make it […]
(Eagle News) – Pahirapan pa rin sa mga owtoridad an pagsasagawa ng retrieval operations sa Tiwi, Albay matapos manalasa doon ang bagyong Usman. Ito ay dahil sa mga nakahambalang na natumbang mga puno, nahulog na mga malalaking tipak ng bato at nagkalat na mga putik sa mga kalsada sa bayan. Ayon sa mga rescuer, 15 bangkay na ang nakuha ng mga otoridad, habang anim na iba pa ang patuloy na hinahanap. Tatlo sa naturang bilang […]
Classes to resume on Jan. 7 (Eagle News)—Camarines Sur has declared a province-wide suspension of classes starting Jan. 3, following its declaration of a state of calamity due to the effects of “Usman.” Governor Luis Villafuerte said the suspension, which applies to all levels, was to “ensure the safety of everyone, especially of schoolchildren, and to give more time to their families to recover from the recent typhoon.” He said classes will resume on Jan. […]
(Eagle News)–The number of accredited establishments offering accommodation in Boracay has increased to 296. The Department of Tourism said this translates 10,467 rooms as of Dec. 31, 2018. The DOT ordered the closure of establishments not complying with environmental laws in Boracay, during a shutdown of the island for six months so it can undergo a rehabilitation. The shutdown was done after President Rodrigo Duterte called the island a “cesspool.” https://youtu.be/3me-N808iC8
(Eagle News) — Lalo pang pinaigting ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang pagbabantay sa mga mataong lugar sa Mindanao upang hindi maulit ang hinihinalang pag-atake ng terorista na nangyari sa Cotabato City nitong . Gayunman, sinabi ni Chief Supt. Benigno Durana, spokesman ng PNP na hindi naman kakayanin ng pulisya na bantayan ang lahat ng sulok ng Mindanao. Dahil dito, nangangailangan rin aniya sila ng suporta mula sa taumbayan lalo na sa pagresolba sa pinakahuling […]
(Eagle News)—The United Kingdom has warned its residents against traveling to parts of Mindanao due to “terrorist activity” and clashes between government troops and insurgent groups. “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago..,” the advisory said. The UK also warned its citizens against doing “all but essential travel” to the remainder of Mindanao, excluding the islands of Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao, as well […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a “fair and thorough” probe of the killing of the security aide of former Biliran Rep. Glenn Chiong last month. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the announcement of the probe into Richard Santillan’s death in a statement on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Authorities had said Santillan, who was being linked to illegal drugs and car robbery, was killed in a legitimate police operation in December. But according to Panelo, “serious […]
(Eagle News)—At least two people were killed and 21 others were injured after a blast ripped through a mall in Cotabato on Monday, Dec. 31. Authorities said the cause of the explosion was an improvised explosive device that was inside a wrapped box. It was still unknown who the suspects are. Authorities said, however, that based on history, the Daulah Islamiyah have been conducting attacks in the area.
(Eagle News) — Heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression “Usman” caused a knee-deep flooding in Buhi, Camarines Sur. (Eagle News Camarines Sur Bureau Rosalie Barra)
(Eagle News) — Heavy rains and fierce winds from Tropical Depression Usman are being experienced in the province of Cagayan on Monday, December 31. (Eagle News Cagayan Bureau Rhodalyn Sumer) https://youtu.be/Q-9iezb9pJ8
(Eagle News) — Nagdeklara na ng state of calamity ang Sangguniang Bayan Members sa bayan ng Bongabong, sa lalawigan ng Oriental Mindoro dahil sa matinding pinsala ng baha dulot ng bagyong Usman. Ayon sa report ng Municipal Agriculture Office, isa sa mga naapektuhan ng pagbaha ay ang mga alagang hayop tulad ng mga baboy, baka at kalabaw kung saan karamihan sa mga ito ay nalunod. Apektado rin ang maraming palayan at maraming gulay sa bayan […]
