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MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — At least one person was killed after a fire engulfed a Philippine ferry on Sunday, authorities said, forcing scores of people on board to jump into the sea. Rescuers plucked 163 passengers and crew from the waters off the central island of Bohol, the Philippine Coast Guard said, as they searched for one missing passenger. The “Mama Mary Chloe” vessel, which had a 236-person capacity, was carrying 157 passengers, including […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Sarangani early Sunday, June 26. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 4:22 a.m. The epicenter was 19 kilometers southeast of Alabel. The depth of focus was 149 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
PHL logs 777 new COVID-19 cases (Eagle News) — Five areas in Metro Manila are now under a moderate risk for COVID-19, the Department of Health said on Saturday, June 25. According to Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire these are Quezon City, Pasig, San Juan, Marikina and Pateros. The DOH has said an area is classified under moderate risk for COVID-19 if it exhibits a positive two-week growth rate in the number of COVID-19 cases, […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Southern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over Albay, Masbate (Monreal, Aloloy, Baleno, Mandaon, Burias Island), and Sorsogon (Donsol, Pilar, Castilla). The same conditions are being experienced over Northern Samar, and Camarines Sur (Partido, Rinconda and 3rd District). PAGASA said the conditions may persist within one to […]
(Eagle News)–Forty-seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Bulusan in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored at the volcano in Sorsogon was a steam plume reaching 350 meters high. Sulfur dioxide flux was at 424 tons. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius zone and on the entry “without vigilance” into the extended danger zone. Pilots are also advised against […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Saturday, June 25. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:18 a.m. The epicenter was 31 kilometers northeast of Cagwait. The depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 770 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, June 24. According to Department of Health data, the additional cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases to 3699251. The data showed Metro Manila logged the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days by date of onset of illness, with 3264. This was followed by Calabarzon with 1089, Western Visayas with 563, Central Luzon with 455, and Central Visayas with 279. Of the […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesian President and G20 chair Joko Widodo will visit the leaders of Ukraine and Russia this month to discuss the economic and humanitarian fallout of Moscow’s invasion, his foreign minister said on Wednesday. The summit of the Group of 20 major economies — which will be held on the Indonesian island of Bali in November — has been shrouded in controversy thanks to Jakarta’s decision to invite Russia despite alleged war […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — Some of the biggest viral hits on TikTok have been given the full orchestral treatment and will get a traditional release on CD and vinyl this summer, the platform announced Friday. The tie-up with Warner Classics is the first time TikTok has ventured into the traditional music market and will see the 18 songs released on streaming platforms as well as in record stores. Anyone who has spent any significant […]
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AFP) — American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez said she was “shocked” when she saw the “beautiful” AFP photographs showing her sinking unconscious to the bottom of the pool and being rescued by her coach at the World Swimming Championships. Alvarez fainted and dropped to the bottom at the end of her individual routine and was saved by her quick-thinking coach. AFP’s underwater robot camera captured astonishing images as the drama unfolded. Alvarez, […]
(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Southern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over Oriental Mindoro, particularly those covering the second district. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards […]
by Amal JAYASINGHE Agence France Presse Sri Lanka’s parliament has cancelled its remaining sittings for the week to save fuel, officials said Thursday, with a disastrous economic crisis rapidly depleting the island nation’s already scarce petrol supplies. A foreign currency shortage has prevented the import of food, oil and medicines, while runaway inflation and regular blackouts have made life miserable for Sri Lanka’s 22 million population. Parliamentary officials said lawmakers decided to cancel sessions […]
