The death toll on the sunken RORO vessel Maharlika II has now risen to 8. Authorities are expecting that there will be more casualties in the tragedy. This is because the number of passengers listed does not tally with the number of passengers rescued as well as the number of passengers missing. The Coast Guard said that overloading was not the reason why the vessel sank, adding that it has the capacity to carry 405. […]
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US and Philippines guarding against ISIS recruitment
The US and the Philippines are both guarding against possible recruitment of ISIS in the country.
Spain, EU concerned about Philippine Chinese tensions on West Philippine Sea
King Philip VI of Spain and European Commission President Manuel Barroso both expressed concern regarding the rising tensions between Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea, with EC supporting Philippines’ rule-based approach to resolve the issue.
Hundreds of families near Mayon Volcano evacuated
Hundreds of families in the 6km permanent danger zone near Mayon Volcano will be forcibly evacuated as PHIVOLCS raise said volcano to alert level 3 due to its abnormal activity.
New LPA monitored by PAGASA
As “Luis” leaves the country, another low pressure area was spotted and is currently being monitored by the PAGASA.
DSWD releases Php 44 million for “Luis” victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has prepared a 44 million peso budget to help those who are affected by “Luis”. According to DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman, an estimated 2 million families in 8 regions were affected by “Luis”.
Mayon Volcano on Alert Level 3
PHIVOLCS raised Mayon Volcano to Alert Level 3 as it continues to register volcanic activity. PHIVOLCS added that they recorded a rockfall event in the said volcano. Low-level volcanic earthquakes were also recorded, indicating volcanic gas activity. Due to the abnormalities shown by the volcano, PHIVOLCS raised the 6 kilometer-radius permanent danger zone as well as the 7 km-radius extended danger zone in the southeast part of the volcano due to threats of rockfall, landslide […]
Oil companies implemented price rollback
70 centavos per liter of diesel and 65 centavos per liter of kerosene were implemented by Shell, Petron, Phoenix and Seaoil. 25 centavos per liter of gasoline was implemented by Shell while Seaoil and Petron implemented a 30 centavos rollback per liter of gasoline. PTT Philippines implemented a 75 centavos rollback per liter of kerosene and 25 centavos per liter of gasoline. Other oil companies are expected to follow.
Aquino invites Spanish investors to do business in the Philippines
President Benigno S. Aquino III invited Spanish businessmen to invest in the Philippines, saying major achievements of his administration in the economic front and in the fight against corruption have prepared the country to be an investment haven in Asia.“As the Spanish economy shows encouraging signs of recovery, I believe that this is an opportune time to invite you to invest in a resurgent economy,” President Aquino told the Networking with the Philippine Business Delegation […]
Palparan, transferred to AFP Custodial Center
Retired army general Jovito Palparan was transferred to the AFP Detention Center in Fort Bonifacio, just a few hours after the Malolos Regional Trial Court ruled over his motion for a transfer of detention.
Fatalities in RORO sinking rises to 6
At least three more fatalities were recovered from the Maharlika II RORO vessel that sunk off southern Leyte, bringing the total casualties to six.
VP Binay postpones speech
Vice-President Jejomar Binay postpones his speech regarding the over-priced Makati building, instead opting to visit northern Luzon to see the damage caused by “Luis”.
