Tag: PNP deaths

PNP: At least 208 deaths reported due to Typhoon “Odette”

(Eagle News) — Over 200 people have died with Typhoon Odette’s onslaught in the country, the Philippine National Police said. According to PNP data, of the 208 fatalities, Central Visayas had the highest number of deaths with 129, followed by Caraga with 41, Western Visayas with 24, Northern Mindanao with seven,  Eastern Visayas with six and Zamboanga with one. The PNP said 239, meanwhile, were reported injured, while 52 are missing. The Philippine Coast Guard […]

PNP logs 74th COVID-19 fatality

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has logged its 74th COVID-19 fatality as the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program continues. In a statement, the PNP said a 54-year-old policeman from Iloilo City was the organization’s latest death due to the virus, which has already claimed over three million lives worldwide. According to the PNP, the police officer experienced symptoms such as shortness of breath on June 8. On the same date, he was admitted to […]

Zamboanga City police captain is PNP’s 66th COVID-19 fatality

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has reported its 66th COVID-19 fatality, a 52-year-old police captain assigned in Zamboanga City. In a statement, the PNP said the police official tested positive for COVID-19 on May 1. On May 18, he was transferred to a hospital’s intensive care unit due to difficulty of breathing and was intubated. After 29 days of fighting the virus, he died on May 30 at 5:22 a.m. “Nakakalungkot po na […]