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Injured civilians in Bukidnon bus explosion rushed to the nearest hospital
More than 20 persons were injured in a bus blast in Maramag, Bukidnon. The bus was carrying several students, teachers and other civilians. Eleven persons were killed in the blast. The injured were immediately brought to the nearest hospital. (Photos Courtesy Eagle News correspondents in Bukidnon. (Christopher Guden,Carlo Adrian Alquizar ,Steve P. Yuson,Elves Yuson ) Dr. Policarpo Murillo, IV City Councilor Valencia.Bukidnon , at Laviña General Hospital
Photos taken 10 minutes after the Bukidnon bus explosion that killed 11
At least 11 persons were killed in a bus explosion in Maramag, Bukidnon on Tuesday, Dec, 9. Authorities said more than 20 people had been injured in a blast that occurred around 5:30 on Dec. 9, in front of the main gate of the Central Mindanao University in University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon. The bus was on its way to Cagayan de Oro City. (Eagle News Service) Images Courtesy of EBC News Correspondent Bukidnon. […]
Typhoon “Ruby” causes floods in Quezon Province
Typhoon Ruby’s path crossed the province of Quezon, leaving on its wake a scene of devastation as homes were destroyed, roads blocked by debris and rivers overflowed, forcing the residents of said province to leave their home amid strong rains to search for safety.
Government officials visit residents of Tanauan City in evacuation centers
Residents of Tanauan City in Batangas received much-needed aid as they stay in evacuation centers to weather the passing of Typhoon Ruby in their province.
8 killed in Bukidnon bus explosion
(Eagle News Service) — At least eight persons were killed when a bus exploded in front of a University in Maramag, Bukidnon. According to initial reports from our Bukidnon Eagle News correspondent, Rica Cabe, the blast happened at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 9. The bus was carrying several students, teachers and other passengers who were going to Cagayan de Oro. Authorities are still investigating the incident.
Weakened TD “Ruby,” moving out of PAR, leaves P1-B worth of damage to crops
(Eagle News Service) – Tropical Depression “Ruby” further weakened as it moved southwest out into the West Philippine Sea, leaving in its wake at least eight people dead and at least 150 injured. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Ruby (international name Hagupit) only had maximum winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour. It was estimated to be 215 kilometers west northwest of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council […]
Several areas in Luzon and Visayas declare state of calamity
First to declare state of calamity were Albay, Camarines Sur and Masbate followed by Aklan, Cebu and Catanduanes. Also under state of calamity are San Pablo City in Laguna and the municipalities of Cuartero and President Roxas in Capiz.
UN World Food Program extends help to typhoon victims
According to the United Nations World Food Program Country Director Praveen Agrawal, said organization will distribute food, trucks and even satellite phones to help those who were affected by the typhoon. Agrawal added that they are waiting for the coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to deliver said supplies to eastern Visayas and Bicol. The World Food Program has 260 metric tons of high-enegy biscuits, 4, 000 metric tons of rice and […]
Typhoon impact on agriculture
Compared to “Yolanda”, the impact of “Ruby” on the country’s agriculture is less damaging. According to Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, the total cost of damages and production losses in harvests and infrastructure amount to 1.2 billion pesos. Said damage include 55, 000 hectares of agricultural land in the Bicol region, Western Visayas and Eastern Visayas. A major factor in the comparatively lesser damaged caused by “Ruby” was that farmers have already harvested their fields.
Ruby’s aftermath left 1. 7 million Filipinos remaining in evacuation centers
According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, most of the evacuees lost their homes due to the typhoon. Meanwhile, 1, 523 passengers remain stranded in different ports around the Philippines. The Philippine Coast Guard, however, said that they already have lifted the ban on sea travel. According to the records of the NDRRMC, three were confirmed dead due to the typhoon while eight cases await verification.
Another typhoon before end of 2014
According to PAGASA, the country will experience another typhoon before the end of 2014. Said typhoon will form at the eastern part of the Philippines. PAGASA added that an average 20 typhoons pass the Philippine area of responsibility every year.
