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18 deaths reported in Surigao del Norte due to Odette, figure expected to rise
18 deaths reported in Surigao del Norte due to Odette, figure expected to rise
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Published Dec 19, 2021 02:46 PM PHT
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Updated Dec 19, 2021 02:55 PM PHT

MANILA — At least 18 people have died in Surigao del Norte after the powerful Typhoon Odette pummeled the province last week, local officials said Sunday.
MANILA — At least 18 people have died in Surigao del Norte after the powerful Typhoon Odette pummeled the province last week, local officials said Sunday.
It was unclear if the numbers have been included in the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council's official tally.
It was unclear if the numbers have been included in the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council's official tally.
Of the figure, 12 fatalities came from the popular tourist destination of Siargao Island, where the typhoon first made landfall last Thursday, packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour.
Of the figure, 12 fatalities came from the popular tourist destination of Siargao Island, where the typhoon first made landfall last Thursday, packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour.
The other deaths are from Surigao City and the municipalities of Claver, San Francisco and Tubod.
The other deaths are from Surigao City and the municipalities of Claver, San Francisco and Tubod.
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The provincial administrator said the death toll is expected to rise as reports from Siargao Island, where communication lines are still down, continue to come in.
The provincial administrator said the death toll is expected to rise as reports from Siargao Island, where communication lines are still down, continue to come in.
Officials said there was still difficulty in reaching Siargao after the island's pier sustained damage from Odette, the strongest typhoon to enter the Philippines this year.
Officials said there was still difficulty in reaching Siargao after the island's pier sustained damage from Odette, the strongest typhoon to enter the Philippines this year.
The Caraga regional police has deployed 400 officers in Surigao del Norte to assist in clearing and relief operations, and maintaining peace and order.
The Caraga regional police has deployed 400 officers in Surigao del Norte to assist in clearing and relief operations, and maintaining peace and order.
Some of the cops will be deployed in Siargao and Dinagat Islands, where the typhoon made second landfall.
Some of the cops will be deployed in Siargao and Dinagat Islands, where the typhoon made second landfall.
Police were also deployed in supermarkets, where long lines of people buying supplies have formed.
Police were also deployed in supermarkets, where long lines of people buying supplies have formed.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it delivered the first batch of relief goods for families affected by the storm in Surigao del Norte.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it delivered the first batch of relief goods for families affected by the storm in Surigao del Norte.
The supplies — which arrived in Siargao Island and Del Carmen town — include hygiene kits, food packs, clothes, vitamins, pillows, comforters, and blankets.
The supplies — which arrived in Siargao Island and Del Carmen town — include hygiene kits, food packs, clothes, vitamins, pillows, comforters, and blankets.
Forty-seven tourists who were stranded in Siargao Island during the storm have also safely returned to Manila, transported by the flight that carried the relief supplies, the PCG said in a statement.
Forty-seven tourists who were stranded in Siargao Island during the storm have also safely returned to Manila, transported by the flight that carried the relief supplies, the PCG said in a statement.
— Report from Dennis Datu, ABS-CBN News
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Lalaki na ilegal na nagbebenta ng baril, arestado sa Muntinlupa
Lalaki na ilegal na nagbebenta ng baril, arestado sa Muntinlupa
Suspek nahulihan ng baril at granada sa buy-bust operation sa Muntinlupa City. Bea Cuadra, ABS-CBN News

MAYNILA — Arestado ang 32-anyos na lalaki sa isang buy-bust operation na ikinasa ng mga operatiba ng District Special Operations Unit (DSOU) ng Southern Police District (SPD) at Muntinlupa Police Station sa Biazon Road sa Barangay Poblacion sa Muntinlupa City, madaling araw noong Huwebes, February 20, 2025.
MAYNILA — Arestado ang 32-anyos na lalaki sa isang buy-bust operation na ikinasa ng mga operatiba ng District Special Operations Unit (DSOU) ng Southern Police District (SPD) at Muntinlupa Police Station sa Biazon Road sa Barangay Poblacion sa Muntinlupa City, madaling araw noong Huwebes, February 20, 2025.
Ayon kay Police Lt. Margaret Panaga, officer in charge ng SPD PIO, may confidential informant na nagbigay alam sa kanila na may nag-aalok umano ng baril sa kanya.
Ayon kay Police Lt. Margaret Panaga, officer in charge ng SPD PIO, may confidential informant na nagbigay alam sa kanila na may nag-aalok umano ng baril sa kanya.
“Napagkasunduan po nila na magkikita sila sa Biazon Road...nitong February 20 at ayun po mabilis po na isinagawa ang buy-bust operation at naging successful po itong operasyon na nag-resulta sa pagkakahuli po nitong [suspek],” sabi ni Panaga.
“Napagkasunduan po nila na magkikita sila sa Biazon Road...nitong February 20 at ayun po mabilis po na isinagawa ang buy-bust operation at naging successful po itong operasyon na nag-resulta sa pagkakahuli po nitong [suspek],” sabi ni Panaga.
Na-recover mula sa suspek ang isang kalibre .45 na baril na ibinenta sa halagang P20,000, isang kalibre .45 na magazine na may lamang tatlong bala, at isang granada.
Na-recover mula sa suspek ang isang kalibre .45 na baril na ibinenta sa halagang P20,000, isang kalibre .45 na magazine na may lamang tatlong bala, at isang granada.
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Kasama rin sa nakuha mula sa suspek ang P1,000 ginamit bilang marked money, isang cellphone, at isang sling bag.
Kasama rin sa nakuha mula sa suspek ang P1,000 ginamit bilang marked money, isang cellphone, at isang sling bag.
“Kasalukuyan pong vinavalidate kung ano po yung ibang involvement pa nito kung meron na po ba siyang record dati,” sabi ni Panaga.
“Kasalukuyan pong vinavalidate kung ano po yung ibang involvement pa nito kung meron na po ba siyang record dati,” sabi ni Panaga.
Ayon sa PNP, hindi itinanggi o inamin ng suspek ang krimen. Walang naipakitang dokumento ng baril at granada ang suspek.
Ayon sa PNP, hindi itinanggi o inamin ng suspek ang krimen. Walang naipakitang dokumento ng baril at granada ang suspek.
“Tahimik lang po siya gayunpaman ang pagkakahuli sa kanya sa aktwal na transaksyon ay matibay na ebidensya sa pagkakasangkot po niya sa ilegal na pagbebenta at pagmamay-ari po ng baril,” paliwanag ni Panaga.
“Tahimik lang po siya gayunpaman ang pagkakahuli sa kanya sa aktwal na transaksyon ay matibay na ebidensya sa pagkakasangkot po niya sa ilegal na pagbebenta at pagmamay-ari po ng baril,” paliwanag ni Panaga.
Kasalukuyang naka-detain sa SPD CIDG Detention Facility ang suspek na nasampahan na ng mga kasong paglabag sa RA 10591 o Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act of 2013, RA 9516 o Illegal Possession of Explosives kaugnay sa RA 7166 at Comelec Resolution 11067 o gun ban.
Kasalukuyang naka-detain sa SPD CIDG Detention Facility ang suspek na nasampahan na ng mga kasong paglabag sa RA 10591 o Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act of 2013, RA 9516 o Illegal Possession of Explosives kaugnay sa RA 7166 at Comelec Resolution 11067 o gun ban.
Ang matagumpay na pagkakahuli sa suspek ay paalala ng PNP na seryoso ang kanilang pagpapatupad ng nationwide gun ban para matiyak ang mapayapa at ligtas na halalan sa Mayo.
Ang matagumpay na pagkakahuli sa suspek ay paalala ng PNP na seryoso ang kanilang pagpapatupad ng nationwide gun ban para matiyak ang mapayapa at ligtas na halalan sa Mayo.
“Hinihikayat ang publiko na maging mapagmatyag at iulat ang anumang ilegal na gawain lalo na ang pagbebenta at pagdadala ng mga ilegal na armas,” sabi ni Panaga.
“Hinihikayat ang publiko na maging mapagmatyag at iulat ang anumang ilegal na gawain lalo na ang pagbebenta at pagdadala ng mga ilegal na armas,” sabi ni Panaga.
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