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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) –Amazon chief Jeff Bezos said he was “heartbroken” Saturday after at least six people were killed at an Amazon warehouse in the US state of Illinois when it was struck by a tornado. “The news from Edwardsville is tragic,” Bezos tweeted about the town where the facility was located. “We’re heartbroken over the loss of our teammates there, and our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones.” […]
by Cyril JULIEN Agence France Presse MAYFIELD, United States (AFP) — Rescuers were desperately searching for survivors early Sunday after dozens of devastating tornadoes tore through six US states, leaving at least 83 people dead, dozens missing and towns in ruin. President Joe Biden called the wave of tornadoes, including one that travelled more than 200 miles, “one of the largest” storm outbreaks in American history. “It’s a tragedy,” a shaken Biden, who pledged […]
402 new COVID cases added on Sunday, Dec. 12, but new COVID deaths reach 184 (Eagle News) – The total active COVID-19 cases in the Philippines went down further to just 11,255 even as 402 new virus cases were added on Sunday, December 12. This was because there were more recoveries reported at 509 compared to new cases. Total recoveries reached 2,775,057 or 97.8 percent of the 2,836,592 total COVID-19 cases recorded since the […]
(Eagle News) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Sunday, Dec. 12, said it was coordinating with Banco de Oro to ensure that “remedial measures are being undertaken” following reports on social media about thousands of pesos supposedly siphoned off from BDO online bank accounts. BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said these measures include a possible “reimbursement of affected consumers.” “Rest assured that we continue to collaborate and engage stakeholders to ensure the safety and integrity […]
(Eagle News) — The low pressure area southeast of Palau and outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into a tropical depression. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, it may enter PAR on Tuesday. It will be named “Odette” if this happens, the weather bureau said. According to PAGASA, the weather disturbance is expected to make landfall over the Eastern Visayas-Caraga area, based on its forecast track. So far, it […]
(Eagle News) — A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan early Sunday, Dec. 12. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit 85 kilometers northeast of Babuyan Island. Its depth of focus was four kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity III- Basco, Batanes No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police backed Interior Secretary Eduardo Año’s call for specific guidelines to be issued on pre-campaign period activities. According to PNP Dionardo Carlos, the outlined guidelines will “prompt us to act on specific actions.” “The campaign period for both local and national candidates is still early next year and there have been caravans being done anywhere in the country,” he said. He said such guidelines would enable the police to […]
(Eagle News)–Authorities arrested a soldier in Cebu City on Friday, Dec 10, for alleged gun-running activities. According to the Philippine National Police, Staff Sergeant Cristobal “Chris” Pantoja was nabbed in an operation against loose firearms in the Kamagong Range Parking Area. Pantoja was assigned to the 7th Regional Community Defense Group Reserve Command, Special Service. PNP Chief Dionardo Carlos said seized from the suspect were two 5.56 mm rifles, three cal. 45 pistols, three cal. […]
Northern, Central Luzon affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The shear line is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the northeast monsoon is also affecting Northern and Central Luzon. As a result, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Marinduque and Romblon will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flooding and landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are also possible. Cagayan […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China branded US democracy a “weapon of mass destruction” on Saturday, following the US-organised Summit for Democracy which aimed to shore up like-minded allies in the face of autocratic regimes. China was left out of the two-day virtual summit — along with countries including Russia and Hungary — and responded by angrily accusing US President Joe Biden of stoking Cold War-era ideological divides. “‘Democracy’ has long become a ‘weapon of […]
Positivity rate down to just 1.1 percent as COVID deaths breach 50K (Eagle News) – The Philippines’ total active COVID-19 cases went further down to just 11,373 as only 356 new cases were reported on Saturday, December 11, with new recoveries reaching 878 or more than double the new cases. According to the Department of Health (DOH), the country’s positivity rate has also gone down to just 1.1 percent, a new record low. The […]
(Eagle News) — A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Batangas early Saturday, Dec. 11. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 12:36 a.m. It had its epicenter 25 kilometers southwest of Nasugbu. The depth of focus was 55 kilometers. The following intensity was reported: Intensity I – Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Tagaytay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
