Ex-Lamitan mayor, aide, guard killed in Ateneo shooting

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/24/2022

Updated @ 10:58 p.m., Sunday, July 24, 2022 MANILA, Philippines — Former Mayor  Rose Furigay of Lamitan, Basilan, was shot dead on Sunday afternoon at the Areté complex inside the Atenede de Manila campus in Quezon City…

Gunman in Ateneo shooting was a ‘a determined assassin,’ says QC police chief

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines —  A “determined assassin” was how Quezon City Police District Director Police Brigadier General Remus Medina described Chao Tiao Yumol, the 38-year-old doctor from Lamitan, Basilan, who opened fire during a graduation ceremony at the…

Suspect in Ateneo shooting had ‘personal motives’ — QCPD

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Sunday said the suspect in the shooting incident in Ateneo de Manila University has “personal motives” behind the crime. Among the victims of the incident were Rose…

Ex-Basilan mayor among Ateneo gun attack victims

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Rose Furigay, a former mayor of Lamitan City in Basilan, is among the victims of a gun attack at the Ateneo de Manila University on Sunday, the Quezon City Police District said. Quezon City…

2 dead, 2 hurt in Ateneo shooting; gunman now in custody, says PNP

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A shooting incident during the graduation ceremony of the Ateneo Law School at the Areté complex inside the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City left 2 dead and 2 others hurt,  the…

Expect 2 to 3 more typhoons before the end of July, says Pagasa

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday said the country may experience two to three more typhoons inside its territory for the rest of July. “Take note po, hanggang sa matapos…

Bongbong Marcos: Face masks may be optional if booster rollout successful, situation very safe

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/09/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the government could make the wearing of face masks optional only if the booster rollout is successful and it’s clear that it’s already safe to do so. Marcos…

COVID-19 positivity rate up in Metro Manila, 9 other areas — OCTA

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The COVID-19 positivity rate from June 25 to June 29 in 10 areas in the country has increased, independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research said on Friday. Seven of the areas also breached the World Health…

Cebu guv agrees to wait for IRR before optional mask rule, says DILG

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 06/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — After a  “fruitful and productive” dialogue with the Cebu government, the Department of Interior and Local Government is now waiting for the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the optional usage of face mask…

Año gives Cebu gov’t until weekend to ‘rectify’ face mask rule

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 06/16/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday gave the Cebu provincial government until the weekend to “rectify” its ordinance making the use of face masks outdoors voluntary before resorting to legal remedies. Garcia issued Executive…

Gov’t places more areas under Alert Level 1 until June 15

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 06/05/2022

MANILA, Philippines — More areas in the country were placed under Alert Level 1 until June 15, Malacañang announced Saturday. Alert Level 1 is the least restrictive of the five-level COVID-19 alert system. In a statement, acting…

Pope Francis prays for victims of TD Agaton

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 04/15/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity and sympathy to the victims of Tropical Depression Agaton (international name: Megi) that lashed parts of Visayas and Mindanao early this week. The Pope’s sentiment was conveyed by…

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