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(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato early Friday, Oct. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude one that hit the province on Oct. 16, struck 15 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 1:50 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Perla” has maintained its strength as it moved in a northern direction slowly. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Perla” was estimated at 830 kilometers east northeast of Aparri, Cagayan or 780 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect over any […]
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) — Heavily armed gunmen raided an airport in Brazil on Thursday, officials said, stealing money from an armored truck before fleeing and taking a mother and baby hostage. Three attackers were killed during the hourslong drama that started at 10 am (1300 GMT) at the Viracopos airport cargo terminal, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from Sao Paulo, a spokeswoman for the military police told AFP. Two of the criminals were killed […]
by Shaun Tandon and Raziye Akkoc ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) — Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five days and will end the assault if Kurdish-led forces withdraw from a safe zone along the border, US Vice President Mike Pence and Turkish officials said on Thursday. The agreement for a 120-hour ceasefire to allow a Kurdish militia to pull out was hailed by US President Donald Trump as a “great day” for Turkey […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte made an appearance at an event on Thursday, Oct. 17, even after he figured in a motorcycle accident the day before. The President showed up at the Manila Hotel for the Philippine Business Conference and Expo where he was supposed to be keynote speaker. Senator Bong Go had said Duterte had suffered minor injuries when he took a motorcycle for a spin at the Presidential Security Group compound on Wednesday night. […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao anew. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Misamis Occidental, Maguindanao, Surigao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Tawi Tawi within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Misamis Oriental in Cagayan de Oro City, Opol, El Salvador, Laguindingan, Alubijid, Manticao, Lugait, Tagoloan, Villanueva, […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered government agencies to extend assistance to Mindanao, which was hit by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the “immediate assistance” was for those in need, and “to study plans on how to rehabilitate the damaged areas.” The Palace is “saddened by this unfortunate incident and, in the meantime, wishes to express its sympathies to those who were affected” by the earthquake that killed at least five people […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Thursday, Oct. 17, gave the assurance President Rodrigo Duterte was “safe” and “in good health” even after figuring in a motorcycle accident. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo gave the statement after Senator Bong Go broke the news the President had sustained minor injuries in the incident in the Presidential Security Group compound on Wednesday night. According to Panelo, after Duterte parked his motorcycle, “his shoes were naipit so he was trying to […]
(Eagle News)–The New Clark City Sports Complex will be ready for the Southeast Asian Games, Senator Bong Go said. “As planned and promised, the construction of the sports complex is right on schedule,” he said. The 30th SEA Games, a biennial multi-sport event, will be held in the country from November 30 to December 11. Go had said President Rodrigo Duterte himself will grace the opening of the international sports event. In a statement, Go […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan plans to postpone a major imperial parade celebrating the new emperor’s ascension to the throne after nearly 80 people were killed in a devastating typhoon, local media said Thursday. The parade was scheduled for October 22 as part of a series of events marking the official proclamation of Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement. The religious rites and imperial banquet associated with the event are still expected to go ahead, national broadcaster NHK […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte sustained minor injuries after figuring in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, Senator Bong Go said. In a televised interview with reporters, Go said the President hit his elbow as he rode a motorcycle in the Presidential Security Group compound. “Si Pangulo ay mahilig talagang magmotor. Sa sobrang hilig niya, di niya natiis na magmotor sa compound ng PSG at sinakyan niya, sabi niya miss na niya motor..Unang motor mababa, pangalawang motor […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Perla” has maintained its strength as it continues to move west-northward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of “Perla” was estimated 860 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan or 860 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. It is moving at 10 kph. According […]
