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Baltimore bridge accident: Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into bridge

BALTIMORE  — The pilot of the cargo freighter had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes before the Baltimore bridge accident, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship’s “black box” data recorder. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board also said that Francis Scott Key Bridge, a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Baltimore Bridge collapse: Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before bridge fell

BALTIMORE — It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher’s warning crackled over the radio: A massive cargo ship had lost its steering capabilities and was heading toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Within about 90 seconds, police officers who happened to be nearby responded that they managed to stop vehicle traffic over.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

EXPLAINER: Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what is the death toll?

(Reuters) -Divers recovered the remains of two of the six missing workers more than a day after a cargo ship smashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bodies of two men were found in a red pickup truck submerged in the icy waters of the Patapsco River. Rescuers pulled two workers from the water.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge

Authorities on Tuesday suspended their search for six people missing after a packed cargo ship slammed into a Baltimore bridge, causing it to collapse and blocking one of the busiest US commercial harbors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Free licensing offered to low-income drivers in BARMM

Marginalized drivers of passenger vehicles, cargo trucks and tricycles in the Bangsamoro region can now renew their licenses for free through a program of their transportation and communications ministry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Title: Ecological disaster as sunken ship leaks fertilizer into sea

In a tragic turn of events, a British-owned cargo ship, the Rubymar, carrying oil and fertilizer was sunk by Yemen’s rebels in the Red Sea,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

PPA awards P273 million Camiguin ports deal

A Camiguin-based cargo handler has bagged the contract to operate and maintain three ports in Mindanao for P273 million, marking another success in the efforts of the Philippine Ports Authority to privatize some of its facilities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Rising tennis talents eye top finish in PPS Paulino tourney

The Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. National Juniors Tennis Championships kick off in Olongapo City Thursday, drawing the nation’s top and rising young talents to compete for honors and valuable ranking points across nine age categories......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Filipina golf aces way off in Singapore Open; Jaehee triumphs

Dottie Ardina turned in her best round in four days, a 71, but just good enough to net her a joint-50th finish as erstwhile Filipina contender amateur Rianne Malixi carded a 74 and wound up tied at 60th in the Singapore Women’s Open Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Dyip off to best start in years

All revved up, Terrafirma outraced NLEX to the finish line, 99-95, to set an unlikely joint leadership with Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

LPGA Thailand: Saso stays in hunt after eagle-aided 68

Yuka Saso exploded at the finish to churn out an eagle-spiked 68 but remained six strokes off the pace as in-form Patty Tavatanakit took solo control with a 66 in the third round of the Honda LPGA Thailand in Chonburi Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Birdie-binge puts Tabuena in hunt after 65 in Malaysian Open

Miguel Tabuena endured a scrambling finish to save a brilliant backside start, shooting a six-under 65 and pulling within two off clubhouse leader Kevin Yuan halfway through the Malaysian Open......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Quiban sizzles with 65, trails by 3; Tabuena, Que in the mix

Justin Quiban put up a remarkable performance coming off a long break, initiating with a strong start and posting an even more impressive finish......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Cone far from satisfied as Ginebra braces for semis challenge vs San Miguel

For Tim Cone, Ginebra has to be at its best from start to finish if it wants to stand a chance in a semifinal clash against San Miguel after seeing off NorthPort in the quarterfinals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Game of Thrones spin-off on Jon Snow now off the table — Kit Harington

British actor Kit Harington, best known for portraying Jon Snow on "Game of Thrones," announced a spin-off series about the character is no longer in development......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Vessel runs aground off Northern Samar; 71 rescued

Seventy-one people were rescued from a roll-on roll-off vessel that ran aground in the waters off Northern Samar on Sunday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Chinese nabbed for P3 million bribe try in Taguig gun raid

A Chinese man was arrested for allegedly offering P3 million to police officers in exchange for releasing him and another Chinese earlier arrested during a raid on a townhouse in Taguig on April 14......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Under Biden, US reimagines Asian alliances as lattice fence

Seoul, South Korea - For decades, U.S. policy in Asia has relied on what was informally known as the "hub and spokes" system of bilateral alliances. But lately, U.S. officials have used another analogy to describe their vision for the region: a lattice fence.It may sound like only a metaphorical tweak, but officials in the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden say it could have big implications, as they try.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Model held for rape try on ‘It’s Showtime’ host

A 25-year-old model accused of attempting to rape “It’s Showtime” host Cianne Dominguez at her residence in Quezon City was arrested on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024