Martin Sadongdong
PH Navy launches probe on death of staff who fell from New Senate Building
July 26, 2024 8:26 am
The Philippine Navy (PN) said Friday, July 26, that it has initiated its own investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its civilian kitchen staff who fell from the construction site of the New Senate Building in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
PCG: Siphoning of 1.4M liters of oil from sunken tanker done in 7 days; crew found dead
July 26, 2024 5:15 am
In a bid to avert a potential environmental disaster, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is containing an oil spill from the sunken motor tanker (MT) Terranova through siphoning its cargo of 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil which is expected to be finished within seven days.
Clearing operations underway in ‘Carina’-hit areas
July 26, 2024 3:54 am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is leading the way in clearing mud, garbage, and other debris on top of rescue operations in areas devastated by Typhoon “Carina” so that government vehicles and equipment bringing relief goods and other assistance could come in.
‘Carina’ memes brought to life as 2 Chinese ships seen sailing in Philippine waters
July 25, 2024 6:10 am
Two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were spotted operating in Philippine waters on Thursday, July 25, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said, bringing to life memes showing Chinese vessels in floodwaters brought by Typhoon “Carina”.
Motor tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of oil sinks off Bataan
July 25, 2024 2:41 am
A Philippine-flagged motor tanker loaded with 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil (IFO) capsized and eventually sank off Limay, Bataan on Thursday, July 25.