Tropical Storm 'Falcon' Left Philippines Leaving 15 Missing and About 70,000 Familes Displaced

MANILA, Philippines (June 25) – The tropical storm "Falcon" exit the Philippines leaving thousands of families evacuated from their original places and most of them are still is emergency evacuation centres. 

According to latest reports from PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration); the storm ahs left Philippines and was estimated at 680 kilometers north northeast of Basco Batanes, or 320 kilometers west northwest of Okinawa, Japan.

The tropical storm ‘Falcon’ gained more strength and speed, PAGASA further reported, as it moves away from the Philippines, accompanying maximum sustained winds of 105 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 135 kph. It was moving north northwest at 24 kph.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that a total of 68,939 families (329,904 persons) were forced to evacuate by the storm in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon and Bicol.

NDRRMC reported the injury of one person due to tornado in Quezon City yesterday afternoon; while 15 fishermen are still missing which were doing fishing in the sea when the storm struck off Catanduanes province in Bicol.

Canadian Boxing Star, Steve Claggett, in Philippines

CEBU, March 13, 2011 - Steve “The Dragon” Claggett, Canadian boxing star, was received by his friends at Mactan Cebu International Airport 1140 PM Saturday night via Korean Airlines flight KE 631. 

Claggett, one of Canada’s most promising athletes, is set to participate in ALA Promotions and ABS-CBN Sports’ presentation of PINOY PRIDE 4: PHILIPPINES VS THE WORLD. He will take on Filipino fighter Romeo Jakosalem in an 8 round all out battle.

Claggett, 21-year-old Calgary-based fighter, is one of the five foreign fighters that ALA Promotions and ABS-CBN Sports are coming in to participate in the mega boxing promotion PINOY PRIDE 4: PHILIPPINES VS THE WORLD. Hopefully he will be followed and supported by his fans all the way from Canada. 

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President Aquino Hails Football Team For Their Triumph Over Mangolia

MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino appreciated the Philippine Azkals for becoming pride for the nation by winning the first leg of its pre-qualifier match with Mongolia in the 2011 AFC Challenge Cup Wednesday night.

He specifically described the two goals scored by Filipino team as masterly crafted which shows dedication and creativity of the players.

President said the Filipino football team brought the unity in people od country and "reminded us once again that united, we can reclaim our country's glory.''

"We look forward to cheering you on toward more triumphs,'' Aquino also said.