Murder charges filed vs Ormoc ferry owners
Philippine police have filed murder charges against the owner and crew of a passenger ferry that capsized and left 56 dead, an official said Saturday, July 4.
The charges were filed late on Friday, July 3, in the central city of Ormoc over the sinking of the Kim Nirvana ship, according to regional police head Chief Superintendent Asher Dolina.
An initial police investigation and interviews with survivors showed the vessel abruptly turned in waters off the central port of Ormoc on Thursday, July 2, causing it to capsize, Dolina told Agence France-Presse.
"They were not careful, showing there was an intent to kill. They were reckless on purpose," Dolina said.
A total of 19 people were charged, including ship operator Joge Bong Zarco, captain Warren Oliviero, and 17 crew members, according to Dolina. - Full story on Rappler
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| M 6.4 in Western China, M 6.1 off Surigao del Norte |
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Surigao Del Norte at 2:43 p.m. (July 3), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
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It occurred 41 kilometers northeast of Burgos, Surigao del Norte. According to Robert Tiglao, PHIVOLCS Science Research Specialist, the tectonic earthquake had a depth of 30 kilometers.
Tiglao added that the 6.1 quake is incapable of generating a tsunami. - CNN Philippines
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Issued at: 5:05 PM 04 July 2015
Thunderstorm is affecting #Pampanga(Candaba, SanLuis),#Bulacan(Norzagaray,DoñaRemedios,S
Expect thunderstorm over #Laguna, #Quezon, #Cavite and other areas of Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal within the next 2 hours.
All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flash floods. Keep monitoring for updates.
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