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Coast Guard responds swiftly to oil spill incident in Mindanao

Venus L Peñaflor
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Coast Guard responds swiftly to oil spill incident in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY. Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM), through its Marine Environmental Protection Force (MEPForce) and Special Operations Group (SOG), swiftly responded to an oil spill incident at Km 11, Davsam Port, Davao City.

On January 2, 2024, at approximately 7:50 pm, MEPForce received a distress call from CGS Davao, reporting a potential oil spill at Km 11, DavSam Port. The Commander of MEPForce-SEM, in collaboration with personnel from CGS Davao, CGSS KM 11, and SOU-SEM, immediately mobilized to Km 11, DavSam Port to assess the situation.

Upon evaluation, MEPForce-SEM determined the following details regarding the oil spill:

  • Type of Oil: Sludge Oil
  • Volume of Spill: Approximately 200 Cubic Meters Affected Area

In response to the incident, MEPForce-SEM’s Oil Spill Response Team promptly deployed Oil Spill Absorbent Boom and Absorbent Pads to contain and recover the spilled oil. The containment efforts led to the successful retrieval of approximately 30 liters of oil. The source of the spill is currently under investigation, and further verification is pending.

The swift and efficient response by CGDSEM showcases the preparedness and capability of the Coast Guard personnel in handling environmental emergencies. As the investigation progresses, the Coast Guard remains committed to mitigating the impact of the oil spill and ensuring the protection of the marine environment in Davao City. Updates on the situation will be provided as additional information becomes available.

2 karnaper arestado sa Rizal at Laguna

Arman B. Cambe
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2 karnaper arestado sa Rizal at Laguna

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna. Arestado dalawang kilalang karnaper sa magkakahiwalay na anti-carnapping operations sa lalawigan ng Rizal at Laguna sa ilalim ng mga operasyon ng Highway Patrol Group-Calabarzon.

Sa pahayag ni Col. Rommel Estolano, director ng Highway Patrol Group-Calabarzon, kinilala ang mga inarestong suspek na sina John Carlo Orfalas, 31 anyos na residente ng Barangay Darangan, Binangonan, Rizal; at Villarante Jerimy, kilala rin sa pangalang Keleng, na tubong Santa Cruz, Laguna. Ang dalawa ay nakalista bilang “Number 5 Most Wanted Person” sa Rizal at Laguna.

Ang mga suspek ay naaresto sa bisa ng warrant of arrest na inisyu nina Presiding Judge Iluminado Dela Pea, Regional Trial Court, Branch 28, Santa Cruz, Laguna; at Judge Maria Lynn Laborte-Andal, Presiding Judge ng RTC Branch 139, Antipolo City, Rizal, kaugnay sa mga kaso ng carnapping.

Ayon kay Estolano, si Orfalas ay naaresto ng mga operatiba ng HPG-Rizal sa Manila East road Tower Hills Subdivision, Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal. Samantalang si Jerimy naman ay hinuli ng mga operatiba ng HPG-Laguna sa National Highway, Barangay Bubukal, Santa Cruz, Laguna.

Hinimok ni Estolano ang publiko na maging mas alisto at magsumbong sa mga awtoridad sakaling mayroon silang impormasyon hinggil sa iba pang kriminal na kumakanlong sa kanilang lugar. “Ang tagumpay na ito ay patunay na hindi tayo papayag na manatili ang mga kriminal sa ating komunidad,” ayon kay Estolano.

Nakatakdang harapin nina Orfalas at Jerimy ang mga kaso sa kaukulang hukuman.

US issues ultimatum to Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military intervention

Venus L Peñaflor
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US issues ultimatum to Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military intervention

WASHINGTON. The United States, along with 12 allied nations, issued a stern ultimatum on Wednesday to Houthi rebels, demanding an immediate halt to their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Failure to comply could result in targeted military action against the Iran-backed militants. The warning comes after at least 23 attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis since December 19, in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

A senior Biden administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that the Houthi rebels should not expect another warning from the US and its allies. The official declined to provide specific details on rules of engagement if attacks persist but stressed the seriousness of the situation.

The joint statement, signed by the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, condemned the attacks and highlighted strained international patience. Additionally, the United States called on the United Nations Security Council to take action against the Houthis and issued a warning to their supporter, Iran, regarding its continued support for the rebels.

“We call for the immediate end of these illegal attacks and release of unlawfully detained vessels and crews,” the joint statement declared. “The Houthis will bear the responsibility of the consequences should they continue to threaten lives, the global economy, and free flow of commerce in the region’s critical waterways.”

The Houthis claim their attacks are in response to ships either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. However, as the attacks persist, the connections to the targeted ships and the Israeli conflict have become more tenuous.

Operation Prosperity Guardian, formed by the US and its allies to protect ship traffic, has warships from the United States, France, and the United Kingdom currently patrolling the area. Recent incidents include US helicopters opening fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, resulting in casualties among the rebels.

President Joe Biden, seeking to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from escalating regionally, emphasized that the US and its allies would respond similarly to any malign action impacting global commerce. The official stated that any potential action against the Houthis would be executed smartly to avoid deepening tensions with Iran and its proxy groups.

At the United Nations, the US deputy ambassador, Christopher Lu, highlighted that without Iranian support, the Houthis would struggle to effectively track and strike commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The warning to the Houthis follows recent US airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq. The Biden administration remains committed to defending its interests and partners while maintaining the free flow of international commerce in the region.

News update: Houthi-Controlled USV Approaches U.S. Navy and Commercial Vessels in Red Sea

Updated 5:27 AM GMT+8, January 5, 2024

An armed unmanned surface vessel (USV) launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen approached within a “couple of miles” of U.S. Navy and commercial vessels in the Red Sea before detonating on Thursday. This occurred just hours after the White House, along with several partner nations, issued a final warning to the Iran-backed Houthi militia group, urging them to cease such attacks or face potential military action.

Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Navy operations in the Middle East, stated that it was the first time the Houthis had employed an unmanned surface vessel (USV) since their harassment of commercial ships in the Red Sea began following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. However, they have utilized such vessels in previous years.

Fabian Hinz, a missile expert and research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, highlighted that USVs are a significant component of the Houthi maritime arsenal. These vessels were employed in previous conflicts against the Saudi coalition forces that intervened in Yemen’s war, functioning as suicide drone boats that explode upon impact. The incident raises concerns about the evolving tactics employed by the Houthi rebels in the region.

(With inputs from agencies).

NASA’s bold 2024 space missions: pushing boundaries and breaking records

EDGARDO HERNAL
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NASA’s bold 2024 space missions: pushing boundaries and breaking records

NASA is gearing up for some groundbreaking space missions, pushing the limits of human and scientific exploration to levels not seen in decades. The ambitious plans include sending astronauts on a lunar fly-by mission, establishing a permanent settlement on the moon, and delving into cutting-edge scientific research.

  • Lunar Fly-By with Artemis II (November): NASA is set to embark on its most complex and high-risk mission in decades with Artemis II. Scheduled for launch in November, this mission will carry four astronauts on a historic trip around the moon, marking the farthest human exploration beyond Earth’s immediate orbit since the Cold War-era space race.
  • Starship Test Launches by SpaceX: SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is racing to develop Starship, the largest rocket and spacecraft system ever built. While testing faced setbacks in 2023, additional tests are expected in 2024. NASA plans to use Starship for the Artemis III mission, aiming to land humans on the moon for the first time since 1972.
  • Exploring Europa’s Potential Habitability (October): The Europa Clipper, NASA’s largest spacecraft for a planetary mission, is set to launch in October. This orbiter will study Jupiter’s moon Europa, examining its potential to support life within its ocean beneath the icy crust. The mission aims to enhance our understanding of habitability on ice-covered ocean worlds.
  • Robotic Exploration of the Moon: NASA, along with other countries, is focusing on robotic exploration of the moon. The Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program plans to send four spacecraft to land on the moon in 2024. These missions, conducted by private companies, will contribute to lunar exploration and scientific research.
  • Hera Mission to Study Asteroid Collision aftermath (October 2024): Following NASA’s intentional collision with the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, the European Space Agency plans to launch the Hera mission in October 2024. Hera will fly by the asteroid system, surveying the aftermath and capturing details that ground-based observations may have missed.
  • Polaris Dawn’s Spacewalk (2024): Jared Isaacman’s private mission, Polaris Dawn, aims to conduct the first spacewalk by a private citizen. Expected to launch in 2024, the mission will venture to the Van Allen radiation belt for research on the effects of space radiation on the human body.
  • Space Tourism Continues: Axiom-3, the third private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by Axiom, is scheduled for January. Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin plan to offer more suborbital space rides, with Virgin Galactic launching its sixth customer mission in January.
  • New Vehicles for the International Space Station (2024): Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, after years of delays, is expected to launch its first crew in March 2024. Additionally, Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser, a cargo ship resembling a miniature space shuttle, is set for its inaugural flight in April 2024.
  • Earth-Monitoring Missions (2024): NASA plans to launch PACE in February, a mission tracking ocean, land, and ice activity. This Earth-monitoring initiative will provide insights into air quality, ocean health, and interactions between the atmosphere and ocean. The NISAR satellite, a collaborative mission with ISRO, will launch in 2024 to track land and ice-based surfaces over the next three years, aiding climate crisis monitoring.

The year 2024 promises an exciting era for space exploration, from lunar missions and asteroid studies to spacewalks and continued advancements in Earth monitoring.

J&T delivery hub sa Quezon hinoldap, P8-M tinangay

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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J&T delivery hub sa Quezon hinoldap, P8-M tinangay

CALAUAG, Quezon. Nakulimbat ang halos P800,000 at ilang gadgets ng apat na armadong kalalakihan mula sa isang kilalang delivery hub sa Barangay Sta. Maria, bayang ito sa Quezon, kamakailan lang.

Nangyari ang insidente kamakalawa ng gabi, kung saan nilusob ng apat na armadong kalalakihan ang J&T delivery hub. Ayon sa ulat, ang mga holdaper ay pawang nakasuot ng face mask upang takpan ang kanilang mukha.

Sa pagsasagawa ng inisyal na imbestigasyon, natuklasan na alas-8:00 ng gabi nang biglang dumating ang apat na lalaki. Tinutukan ng baril ang security guard ng delivery hub, na kilala bilang “Jaypee,” at agad na kinuha ang kanyang service firearm na caliber 9MM. Pagkatapos nito, nagdeklara ang mga holdaper ng kanilang layunin na holdapin ang nasabing establisyemento.

Ayon sa mga saksi, tinali ng mga suspek ang kamay ng limang empleyado, kabilang si “Jaypee,” at nilimas ang laman ng kaha na tinatayang halos P800,000 na cash at tatlong cellphone.

Tumakas ang mga suspek sakay sa isang itim na sedan.

Samantala sinusuri ng pulisya ang mga CCTV footages ng mga kalapit na establisimyento upang makakuha ng mga mahalagang impormasyon na maaaring makatulong sa paglutas ng krimen.

St. Croix Avis, a 180-year-old daily newspaper in the US Virgin Islands, announces closure

Venus L Peñaflor
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St. Croix Avis, a 180-year-old daily newspaper in the US Virgin Islands, announces closure

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. The St. Croix Avis, a small daily newspaper in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is set to cease publication after 180 years, as announced by owner and publisher Rena Brodhurst. The closure comes as the historic newspaper struggles to compete with the challenges posed by social media and digital newspaper subscription services.

The St. Croix Avis, which published its inaugural edition in 1844, has played a crucial role in the community, and Brodhurst acknowledged the contribution of past generations of literate slaves to its survival. However, the newspaper has found it increasingly difficult to sustain its operations in the evolving media landscape.

In a statement published on Sunday, Brodhurst expressed the challenges the newspaper faces, stating, “That is an impossible mission we are unable to fulfill.” The exact date of the paper’s last publication is not immediately clear, but Brodhurst mentioned that the company would soon use up its final shipment of newsprint.

“I give thanks to the Moravian Church that insisted the enslaved learn to read, write, and comprehend. The St. Croix Avis would never have been possible without that concept of ensuring a literate Black population,” she expressed in gratitude for the historical support that enabled the paper’s existence.

Founded on the island of St. Croix, home to a predominantly Black population of slave descent totaling around 41,000 people, the St. Croix Avis has been a witness to significant historical events. The newspaper initially published content in Danish but transitioned primarily to English after the U.S. government acquired the U.S. Virgin Islands from Denmark in 1917, according to the U.S. Library of Congress.

Throughout its 180-year history, the St. Croix Avis covered various events, including weather occurrences and societal celebrations. Notable headlines include reporting on a hurricane hitting the neighboring island of St. Thomas in 1867, with a portion of the headline reading, “Frightful Loss of Lives and Property!!!” The paper also covered events like Citizenship Day, where it commented on the amusement of onlookers during activities such as “the catching of the greased pig.”

In an open letter expressing gratitude to the community, Brodhurst lamented the closure of the St. Croix Avis, saying, “What an incredible journey we have had together, learning, growing, rejoicing, and crying together. The road we traveled together has been monumental.” The closure marks the end of a long and storied chapter in the history of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ media landscape.

Mangingisda, nasagip matapos ang walong araw na paglutang sa karagatan

Arman B. Cambe
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Mangingisda, nasagip matapos ang walong araw na paglutang sa karagatan

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan. Ibinalita ng Western Command ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP Wescom) na nailigtas ang isang mangingisda matapos ang walong araw na pagkapit sa isang piraso ng styrofoam hanggang sa masagip siya ng isang Chinese na bangka.

Si Rosalon Cayon, 31 taong gulang, ay naglayag kasama ang isa pang mangingisda gamit ang dalawang magkahiwalay na bangka noong Disyembre 20. Subalit, ang bangka ni Cayon ay lumubog mga 40 nautical miles mula sa baybayin ng Buliluyan sa mainland Palawan noong Disyembre 23.

Ayon sa AFP-Wescom, kumapit si Cayon sa isang piraso ng styrofoam upang manatiling nakalutang sa tubig sa loob ng walong araw.

“After eight days at sea, Cayon was spotted and rescued by a sampan – a Chinese small fishing boat,” ayon sa ulat ng Wescom noong Biyernes.

“The Chinese fishermen brought him safely to the Rizal Reef Detachment where he is currently being treated and taken care of by Filipino troops stationed there,” dagdag pa nito.

Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut, raising fears of conflict expansion

Venus L Peñaflor
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Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut, raising fears of conflict expansion

BEIRUT. An Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday resulted in the death of Saleh Arouri, the No. 2 political leader of Hamas, marking a potential escalation in Israel’s conflict with the militant group and increasing the risk of a broader Middle East conflict.

Arouri, a founder of Hamas’ military wing, was the most senior Hamas figure killed since the beginning of the war with Israel. The strike targeted an apartment in a building in a Shiite district of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold. The Hezbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, has vowed to retaliate against any Israeli targeting of Palestinian officials in Lebanon.

The strike, reportedly carried out by an Israeli drone according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, comes amid almost daily exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli military over the Israeli-Lebanese border since the start of Israel’s campaign in Gaza nearly three months ago. A significant retaliation from Hezbollah now could escalate the conflict into a full-scale war on Israel’s northern border.

Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, while not directly mentioning Arouri’s death, stated, “We are focused and remain focused on fighting against Hamas. We are on high readiness for any scenario.”

The killing occurs ahead of a visit to the region by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who, despite U.S. efforts to prevent a spread of the conflict, has repeatedly warned Hezbollah and its regional supporter, Iran, not to escalate violence.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the assault in Gaza until Hamas is crushed and the more than 100 hostages held by the militant group are freed, a process he estimates could take several more months. Meanwhile, Israeli officials have recently warned of intensified action against Hezbollah unless its cross-border fire ceases.

Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have consistently threatened to target Hamas leaders wherever they are. The blast in the Beirut suburb of Musharafieh resulted in four deaths, according to the Lebanese news agency, with Hamas confirming Arouri’s death alongside six other members of the group, including two military commanders.

Haniyeh, Hamas’ supreme political leader, stated that the movement is “more powerful and determined” following the attack, emphasizing that strong individuals within the group will carry on after those killed. Hezbollah labeled the strike “a serious attack on Lebanon, its people, its security, sovereignty, and resistance,” vowing that the crime will not go unanswered.

As Lebanon fears being drawn into a full-fledged war since the Gaza conflict began, the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel, causing significant destruction in southern Lebanon, remains a stark memory for the region.

Mandatory face mask rule ipinatupad sa Quezon

Venus L Peñaflor
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Mandatory face mask rule ipinatupad sa Quezon

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON. Ipinatupad ni Quezon Governor Dra. Angelina Tan ang mandatory na pagsusuot ng face mask sa buong lalawigan sa gitna ng pagtaas ng kaso ng COVID-19 at iba pang sakit tulad ng influenza (ILI) sa buong bansa.

Batay sa kanyang Executive Order No. DHT-60 na inilabas noong Disyembre 27, iginiit ni Gov. Tan na obligado ang lahat na magsuot ng face mask sa loob ng mga gusali at sa mga outdoor na lugar kung saan hindi magagawa ang physical distancing.

Ang memorandum ay naipost ng Quezon Provincial Health Office (QPHO) sa kanilang Facebook page, na naglalaman ng mga detalye hinggil sa mga kondisyon at lugar kung saan kinakailangan ang pagsusuot ng face mask.

Ang hakbang na ito ni Governor Tan ay alinsunod sa ulat ng Department of Health hinggil sa pagtaas ng kaso ng acute respiratory infection, kasama na ang COVID-19, sa panahon Kapaskuhan.

Ang mga residente ng Quezon province ay hinikayat na sumunod sa ipinatutupad na regulasyon para sa kaligtasan ng kanilang komunidad.

Walang Pinoy na nasaktan o nasugatan sa magnitude 7.5 na lindol sa Japan

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Walang Pinoy na nasaktan o nasugatan sa magnitude 7.5 na lindol sa Japan

Wala pa silang natatanggap na ulat ng nasaktan o nasugatan na mga Pilipino sa lindol sa Ishikawa Prefecture, ayon kay Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Albano.

Sa isang panayam sa TeleRadyo Serbisyo, ibinahagi ni Albano na ang kanilang impormasyon ay nagmumula sa mga Filipino communities sa apektadong mga lugar kung saan may mga residenteng nagtungo sa mga evacuation center at sa city hall upang maging ligtas sa posibleng tsunami.

Sa kasalukuyan, tinatayang may 860 na Pilipino sa Yamagata at mahigit na 1,000 naman sa Ishikawa Prefecture. Bagaman at naglabas ang Meteorological Agency ng babala hinggil sa “large tsunami,” wala namang iniulat na malalaking alon.

Dagdag pa ni Albano, tinatayang 33,500 na residente ang apektado sa epicenter sa Toyama, Ishikawa, at Niigata prefectures. Ang mga nabanggit na lugar ay kasalukuyang walang suplay ng kuryente matapos ang malakas na lindol noong Lunes, na nagresulta sa pagkamatay ng 30 katao.

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