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February 15, 2014 – The Iglesia Ni Cristo conducted its World Wide Walk for those affected by Typhoon Yolanda. Said charity walk was held not only in various locations in the Philippines but also around the world. Said event garnered recognition as having the world record for the largest charity walk in a single venue.
Several domestic flights were cancelled due to inclement weather brought by “Seniang”.
At least six vehicles crashed into each other when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle in Roxas Blvd, resulting in a street vendor being injured.
Continuous rain brought by “Seniang” resulted in floods and landslides in Butuan City, prompting the local government to place the entire city under a state of calamity.
President Aquino said in his speech that every Filipino should emulate the National Hero, Jose Rizal. Said speech was delivered as President Aquino led the celebration of Rizal Day.
With “Seniang” bringing floods affecting 2, 000 families in Misamis Oriental, said province is placed under a state of calamity.
With a wind strength of 65km/h and storm surges reaching 85km/h, tropical storm “Seniang” is heading towards Mactan, Cebu.
San Marcelino District Hospital expects lower numbers of firework-related injuries. Said hospital had zero casualty during the holiday season and they expect a repeat this new year.
A wider search area was proposed for the missing AirAsia Flight UC8501, with Indonesia asking help from the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
Oil companies implemented an oil price hike before the end of 2014 after three consecutive rollbacks.
In its second landfall in Bohol, storm “Seniang” was able to gather strength with signal number two being declared in various locations in Visayas.
President Aquino leads the 118th celebration of Rizal Day with the theme of “Dunong at Pusong Pilipino”.
