Mercraft 3 “collided with hard object on its starboard”: DOTr-MARINA report
December 22, 2017
M/V Mercraft 3, a ship with 251 passengers and crew which sank off Quezon on Thursday, hit a hard object on its starboard side” causing it to take in water and sink. An initial report from the Department of Transport
“Vinta” weakens into tropical depression
December 22, 2017
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Typhoon “Vinta” weakened into a tropical depression and is now over Zamboanga del Sur. In its 5pm bulletin Friday, PAGASA said “Vinta” was spotted in the vicinity of Sominot with
Palace admits ERC operation may be paralyzed with suspension of 4 execs
December 22, 2017
Malacanang admitted on Friday that the suspension of four commissioners of the Energy Regulatory Commission may paralyze the operation of the agency. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said ERC is a collegial body, thus, any policy decision should be
NDRRMC says some areas hit by “Urduja” declared state of calamity
December 22, 2017
The National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed the declaration of state of calamity in the provinces of Samar, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar and some areas in Leyte and Biliran because of Tropical Storm “Urduja”, which the country early
Palace hopes Reds to honor ceasefire
December 22, 2017
Malacanang expressed hope on Friday communist rebels would honor its declaration of ceasefire during the Christmas holidays. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Palace welcomes the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army’s (CPP-NPA) declaration of a unilateral
Palace tells transport officials to exercise due diligence after ferry mishap
December 22, 2017
Malacanang asked on Friday transport officials to exercise due diligence in doing their job following the sinking of a passenger ferry, leaving five people dead off Quezon province. “We are saddened by the unfortunate incident involving M/V Mercraft 3, which
NDRRMC says search and rescue of passengers in Quezon boat mishap ends
December 22, 2017
The National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said search and rescue operation for the victims of a vessel that capsized off the waters of Quezon province Thursday has been terminated as all passengers are accounted for. “Based on coordination
NPA declares ceasefire for Christmas holidays
December 22, 2017
The New People’s Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, on Friday declared a holiday ceasefire with the Philippine military. In a statement, the New People’s Army said “this unilateral declaration of ceasefire shall be in
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