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Dead Belgian found with gun inside crashed car

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Aug 152015
 
Dead Belgian found with gun inside crashed car

Inquirer Visayas By: Jhunnex Napallacan, August 16th, 2015 10:13 AM A Belgian who had lived in the Philippines was found dead inside a car that crashed along the national highway in Dalaguete town in Cebu. A gun was found in the car where the foreigner was found bloodied from the nose. GOOGLE MAP SCREENGRAB CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Belgian national is believed to have committed suicide after he was found in a vehicle that crashed into the railings of the national highway of Barangay Casay, Dalaguete town, some 85.1 kilometers south of here.  Andre Josef Emiel Scheepmans, 54, a native of Leuven, Belgium, who lived in Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu, was already dead when policemen arrived in the area past 6 p.m. Saturday night.  Scheepmans was driving his silver Toyota Innova van (plate number YZW 449) from Oslob town and was heading home to Talisay City when his vehicle hit the railings about 5:30 p.m., said SPO3 Cleto Pia, Dalaguete police investigator.  When the police arrived, Scheepmans was at the driver’s seat and was no longer responding. His right hand was still holding a .22-caliber pistol while his nose was bleeding.  Since the doors at the front seats were locked, Dalaguete municipal health officer Jose Edgar Alonso had to enter through the door of the back seat, which was not locked.  Pia said Alonso didn’t find any pulse when he examined the foreigner.  Scheepmans had no visible wound except for a bleeding nose. But an empty shell and two live bullets were found inside Read More …

Tsunami alert for Philippines after New Guinea quake

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Mar 292015
 
Tsunami alert for Philippines after New Guinea quake

Photo from usgs SYDNEY, Australia — A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Monday, prompting officials to issue a tsunami warning for vast swathes of the Pacific and as far north as Russia. The magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck at a depth of 65 kilometers (40 miles), about 50 kilometers (30 miles) southeast of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves could hit coasts located within 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) of Kokopo, with waves between 1 to 3 meters (3 to 10 feet) possible for Papua New Guinea. Farther afield, tsunami waves of less than 0.3 meters (1 foot) could hit other Pacific island nations, Russia, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hawaii, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Antarctica later Monday, the tsunami warning center said. The Japan Meteorological Agency, however, said there was no tsunami risk to Japan from the quake. Officials in the capital, Port Moresby, were working to contact their counterparts in the outer provinces, but there had been no reports of damage or injuries within an hour of the quake striking, said Martin Mose, acting director for Papua New Guinea’s National Disaster Center. No one had reported seeing any tsunami waves, he added. “The situation seems to be under control at this stage,” he said. The quake caused strong shaking and knocked items off shelves in Kokopo, but had Read More …

Manila Cathedral snow sculpture in Japan wows tourists

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Feb 102015
 
Manila Cathedral snow sculpture in Japan wows tourists

The snow sculpture of the Manila Cathedral towers over guests at the 66th Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan. SCREENGRAB SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL WEBSITE MANILA, Philippines — A large snow sculpture of the historic Manila Cathedral wowed tourists at the annual Sapporo Snow Festival (SSF) in Hokkaido, Japan. The 13-meter ice replica of the Manila Cathedral was designed and sponsored by the Japanese media firm Hokkaido Broadcasting Co. (HBC). “The Cathedral withstood numerous calamities including typhoons, fire, earthquakes, and wars, and is a symbol of the resilience of Filipino faith,” HBC said in statement. “The intricate designs and decors of this Neo-Romanesque structure contributes in making the Manila Cathedral as one of the most-prized edifice of the Filipino Christian heritage,” HBC added. Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. in a Twitter post said it was an “honor” for the Philippines to be part of Japan’s snow festival. “First time ever! Ice replica Manila Cathedral at Sapporo Snow Festival. What an honor. Mabuhay!” Jimenez posted. The snow festival opened last February 5 and will run up to February 11. The Manila Cathedral, built in 1581, has been damaged and destroyed several times by fire, earthquake and by war but has been repeatedly rebuilt. The current cathedral building was built in 1958. It was closed for renovation in 2012 to make it withstand earthquakes. It was reopened in 2014 after completion of the renovation. RELATED STORIES The Manila Cathedral, like Pope Francis, has humble start Brighter, tougher Manila Cathedral Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on Read More …

Filipino nurse from Saudi has deadly MERS-CoV—DOH

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Feb 102015
 
Filipino nurse from Saudi has deadly MERS-CoV—DOH

popular 5.7 quake rattles Eastern Samar ‘BBL won’t pass if vote is taken now’ Dating and the single dad Man in 8 QC heists sought SAF survivors say ‘only God came to help’ Family of slain SAF to get free housing from NHA Globalport routs ailing Alaska Should I buy a brand-new or a second-hand car? videos Purisima asked: Don’t you trust Roxas, Espina? Napeñas quizzed on US knowledge of role in Mamasapano operation Can the MILF still be trusted? Napeñas had ‘no sense of urgency’ during Mamasapano clash—military exec Honasan hits PNP, AFP for relying on SMS at height of Mamasapano battle Passengers walk past a thermal scanner at the medical quarantine area at the arrival section of Manila’s International Airport in Paranaque, south of Manila, Philippines. AP FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — An overseas Filipino worker from Saudi Arabia has tested positive for the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-COV), a radio report said Wednesday. The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a 32-year old Filipina nurse was infected with the virus and was confined at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa City, radio dzMM said in a report. RELATED STORIES Filipina nurse from Negros Occidental dies of MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia Filipino envoys meet over MERS-CoV Get Inquirer updates while on the go, add us on these apps: Tags: Department of Health disease DOH MERS-CoV OFW Saudi Arabia virus Related Stories: Australia investigates ‘paedophile’ father in Thai baby scandal Bangladesh ferry owner Read More …

Cargo ship with 21 Filipino crewmen hits rocks on Greek island

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Feb 102015
 
Cargo ship with 21 Filipino crewmen hits rocks on Greek island

popular 5.7 quake rattles Eastern Samar ‘BBL won’t pass if vote is taken now’ Dating and the single dad Man in 8 QC heists sought SAF survivors say ‘only God came to help’ Family of slain SAF to get free housing from NHA Globalport routs ailing Alaska Should I buy a brand-new or a second-hand car? videos Purisima asked: Don’t you trust Roxas, Espina? Napeñas quizzed on US knowledge of role in Mamasapano operation Can the MILF still be trusted? Napeñas had ‘no sense of urgency’ during Mamasapano clash—military exec Honasan hits PNP, AFP for relying on SMS at height of Mamasapano battle ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say rescuers are trying to reach a Cyprus-flagged cargo ship with 22 crewmen that ran aground in a strong gale on an Aegean Sea island and is taking in water. The Merchant Marine Ministry says coast guard vessels are heading for the northern coast of Andros where the Good Faith ran aground early Wednesday. The freighter, which was empty of cargo, was heading from the Greek port of Eleusis to Odessa in the Black Sea. The ministry said the crew consisted of 21 Filipinos and one Romanian. The rescue effort was hampered by adverse weather, as Greece was hit by a cold spell with snow falling in central Athens. RELATED STORY 2015: Bad start for Filipino seafarers Get Inquirer updates while on the go, add us on these apps: Tags: cargo ship Filipino ofws Filipino seamen sea accident sea mishap Related Stories: Read More …

Factbox: Catholicism in the Philippines

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Jan 102015
 
Factbox: Catholicism in the Philippines

Responding to the call of Pope Francis, Filipino Catholics on Sunday prayed for the persecuted Christians in Syria and Iraq during Masses nationwide in observance of the National Day of Prayer for Peace, as well as the Day for Charity for thousands of victims of atrocities committed by the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Isis). PHOTO BY RICK ALBERTO/INQUIRER.net Manila, Philippines – Key facts about the Catholic religion in the Philippines, which Pope Francis will visit this week as part of his second trip to Asia: NUMBERS: Eight in 10 Filipinos are Catholic, making the nation of 100 million people Asia’s bastion of Christianity. Protestants, Muslims, and members of other Christian sects make up the rest. HISTORY: Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan claimed the islands for Spain in 1521 on a voyage to circumnavigate the globe. The archipelago was named after the Spanish monarch King Philip II. Spanish rulers and friars entrenched Catholicism, over what had been mainly polytheist, animist and Muslim populations, during nearly 400 years of colonial rule that ended when the Americans wrested control in 1898. UNIQUE WORSHIPPING: Filipino Catholics are known for enormous, colourful and in some cases extreme expressions of piety. Millions of barefoot devotees each January join a religious procession Manila hoping to touch a centuries-old icon of Jesus Christ, called the Black Nazarene, which is believed to have miraculous powers. At Easter devotees whip their backs bloody while others have their hands nailed to crosses in all-too-real imitations of Christ’s passion. Read More …

‘Seniang’ blows itself out over Sulu Sea

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Jan 012015
 
‘Seniang’ blows itself out over Sulu Sea

popular Sangley airport study out by mid 2015 Star-studded ‘royal wedding’ with a cast of a thousand Pacquiao drops New Year greeting to Floyd With barely any gov’t fund, trees grow in Tanay Why is Comelec delaying recall election? South African ship captain guilty of arms smuggling Complex times Alapag looms as Gilas Pilipinas deputy coach videos Philippine Arena’s 2015 New year’s eve countdown Chris Brown a no-show 2 Bocaue fireworks stores shut down for violations 40th MMFF Awards Night 2014 MMFF New Wave KOTA KINABALU–The anticipated heavy rainfall and strong winds over Sabah’s east coast and northern regions did not materialize when tropical storm Jangmi (Philippine name Seniang) dissipated without much incident over the Sulu Sea. The storm that had caused 54 deaths in the Philippines blew itself out on December 31, said Sabah Meteorological Department director Abdul Malek Tussin. He said the wet weather in the state was due to a confluence of a north-easterly monsoon and a cold surge of winds from Siberia. Malek said that while the cold surge was expected to ease off today, the rainy weather in Sabah was likely to persist for several more days. The department had earlier advised people in the east coast and northern regions to expect heavy rainfall and strong winds from Jangmi until Sunday. Tags: Jangmi Sabah Seniang Tropical Storm weather Related Stories: Australia investigates ‘paedophile’ father in Thai baby scandal Bangladesh ferry owner faces charges in sinking Bangladesh ferry owner faces charges in sinking Bangladesh ferry owner Read More …

Saudi: Salaries will not be cut to curb spending

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Dec 282014
 
Saudi: Salaries will not be cut to curb spending

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia is not planning to cut public salaries, wages and allowances, state-run media reported Sunday, just days after a statement said efforts were being made to reduce government spending in the face of a nearly $39 billion deficit that is largely due to falling oil prices. The Saudi Press Agency quoted an unnamed Finance Ministry official as saying there is no validity to comments being made on social media that the government plans to cut wages. The official said that neither Finance Minister Ibrahim al-Assaf nor any other official from the ministry made such statements. On Thursday, an official statement carried on SPA in English said there would be “more efforts to reduce current expenditures, especially expenses of salaries, wages, allowances and the like, which represent nearly 50 percent of the approved budget expenditures” for 2015. A hashtag on Twitter about reducing wages has since attracted thousands of comments, reflecting the sensitivity of any discussion of public sector wages — the main source of income for most employed Saudis. The International Monetary Fund says Saudis are primarily employed in the public sector, which is also the leading source of new jobs. Of the kingdom’s roughly 20 million citizens, 67 percent are under the age of 30. Many youth seeking to marry are struggling to afford housing — a common prerequisite to marriage in the Middle East. Last year, hundreds of thousands of users weighed in under the Twitter hashtag: “The salary does not cover the Read More …

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