WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Ten people were wounded in a shooting early Sunday in New Orleans’ French Quarter, a popular tourist hub, US police said, adding that two of the victims were in critical condition. The shooting took place at 3:21 am (09H21 GMT) on a crowded commercial street near many hotels in a historic district that attracts visitors from around the world. Police reported earlier that 11 people had been wounded but subsequently […]
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Updated SEA Games 2019 medal tally as of 7:30 p.m. of Dec. 1
(Eagle News)–This table provided by Southeast Asian Games 2019 organizers shows the medal tally of participants in the biennial event as of Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. The table shows the Philippines still leading, with 20 golds, 10 silvers and five bronzes, with a total of 35 medals.
More areas under Signal No. 2 as “Tisoy” moves towards Bicol
(Eagle News)–More areas are under a Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Tisoy” maintains its strength and moved towards the Bicol area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar are under the storm alert. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is hoisted over Aurora, the eastern portion of Nueva Ecija (Cabanatuan City, Cabiao, Gabaldon, Gapan City, General Mamerto Natividad, General Tinio, […]
Sen. Gordon thanks INC for PHL Arena after SEAGames opening: “This is an important edifice for our nation”
(Eagle News) — Senator Richard Gordon expressed his pride with the successful 30th SEA Games opening held at the Philippine Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, which has wowed not just those inside the Philippine Arena, but audiences the world over. Gordon who attended the opening ceremonies, along with volunteers and staff of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) which he chairs, said that witnessing the spectacular opening ceremonies inside the 55,000-seater arena was truly wonderful […]
PHL leads SEA Games medal tally with 21 golds, 11 silvers, and 7 bronze medals (as of 10 p.m., Dec. 1)
(Eagle News) — The Philippines leads the medal tally for the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) on Sunday, Dec. 1, with 21 golds, 11 silvers and seven bronze medals, for a total of 39 medals, as of 10 p.m. The host country won gold medals in the following sports (renew for updates): 1. men’s triathlon event, John Chicano; 2. women’s wushu, Agatha Wong; 3. women’s triathlon, Kim Mangrobang; 4. dancesport – single dance waltz, […]
In photo: Updated SEA Games 2019 medal tally
(Eagle News)–This updated medal tally from Southeast Asian Games 2019 organizers as of 5:30 p.m. shows host country Philippines still in the lead with 15 golds, five silvers and five bronzes.
PHL clinches more golds with wins in arnis, women’s sepak takraw events
(Eagle News)–The Philippines hauled more golds in the 30th Southeast Asian Games with wins in arnis and the women’s sepak takraw events. Dexler Bolambao took home the country’s first gold medal in arnis, after defeating Paing Soe of Myanmar in the bantamweight division via unanimous decision. In third place was Cambodia’s Nget Deb. The Philippine women’s sepak takraw team dominated the event with a win against Indonesia, who took home the silver. Myanmar clinched the […]
PHL adds golds to SEA Games medal tally after wins in dancesport
(Eagle News)–The Philippines added golds to its medal tally on Sunday, Dec. 1, with wins in different categories in the dancesport event. Mark Jayson Gayon and partner May Joy Renigen took home the gold in the Standard Waltz and Slow Foxtrot categories. Sean Mischa Aranar and Ana Leonila Nualla, on the other hand, dominated the Viennese Waltz and Tango events. With their wins, the Philippines’ gold medal tally rises to seven.
In photo: The SEA Games 2019 medal tally as of Dec. 1
This table provided by Southeast Asian Games organizers shows the medal tally of each participating country as of Dec. 1, 12:45 p.m.: The host country, the Philippines, is so far leading, with a haul of seven gold medals, two silvers and two bronzes.
PHL defeats Indonesia in prelims of women’s sepak takraw event
(Eagle News)–The Philippines defeated Indonesia in the preliminary round of the women’s sepak takraw event in Subic on Sunday, Dec. 1. The final score was 670-660. Earlier, John Chicano clinched the country’s first gold in the 30th SEA Games with a win against fellow Filipino Kim Remolino in the men’s triathlon event. Filipinos Kim Mangrobang and Kim Kilgroe also won gold and silver, respectively, in the women’s triathlon event. The Philippines’ Agatha Wong was declared […]
PHIVOLCS issues Taal Volcano advisory due to “Tisoy”
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has issued a Taal volcano advisory, with “Tisoy’s” track expected to include Calabarzon. In the advisory, PHIVOLCS reiterated that the entire volcano island was strictly a Permanent Danger Zone and is not recommended for permanent settlement at all times. The main crater, it said, was strictly off-limits because “sudden steam explosions may happen and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate,” PHIVOLCS said. “The northern portion of […]
Signal No. 2 now hoisted over Catanduanes, two other areas
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 is now hoisted over three areas as Typhoon “Tisoy” moves westward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Northern Samar and Eastern Samar are under the storm signal. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is hoisted over Quezon including Polillo Islands, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Island, Marinduque, and Romblon, Aklan, Capiz, northern Iloilo (Ajuy, Anilao, Balasan, Banate, Barotac Viejo, Batad, […]
