Suspected tainted water downs 109 in Philippines Nov 20, 2008
Dr. Eric Tayag, head of the National Epidemiology Center under the Health Ministry, told reporters that medical staff have been sent to three villages in Quezon province in western Luzon island to determine the cause of the wide-spread epidemic that might have started in late October. He said the victims were believed to have consumed water from as tream that runs by the three villages. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Researchers use devices to track buzzard eagles Nov 3, 2008
Two of the three birds, nicknamed Cape No. 2 and Cape No. 3, are on Luzon Island, while Cape No. 1 headed further south in the Philippines, Kuan said. The satellite transmitters on the birds send signals to the research group, which will continue to record the birds movements next spring during their migration northward. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Typhoon hits Philippines Aug 21, 2008
Large parts of Luzon island were drenched by heavy rain, including Manila and nearby suburbs, and schools called off classes in some affected provinces, disaster relief officials said. "We are prepared. We are not just looking at rain and strong winds, we are also looking at storm surges and strong waves in coastal areas," said Anthony Golez, deputy administrator of the National Disaster Coordinating Council. (iAfrica.com)
Typhoon Nuri slams into northern Philippines Aug 20, 2008
Large parts of Luzon island were drenched by heavy rain, including Manila and nearby suburbs, and schools had called off classes in some affected provinces, disaster relief officials said. "We are prepared. We are not just looking at rain and strong winds, we are also looking at storm surges and strong waves in coastal areas," said Anthony Golez, deputy administrator of the National Disaster Coordinating Council. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Honoring the wounded and fallen: State Purple Heart Day celebrated in La Crosse Aug 8, 2008
Alvin Thompson got his Jan. 11, 1945, two days after landing on Luzon Island. A machine gun bullet pierced his arm and lodged in his side. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Eight intriguing burial sites and traditions Jul 13, 2008
Hanging Coffins; Sagada, Luzon Island, PhilippinesThe people of Sagada devised a unique burial ritual involving putting dead relatives into a hollowed out log which is taken to caves high in the cliffs. This traditional way of burying people can also be seen in China and Indonesia. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hundreds missing after Philippines typhoon Jun 24, 2008
The storm continued to dump rain on Luzon island and generate strong winds Monday as it headed toward China and Taiwan. -AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
800 Missing After Phil. Typhoon Jun 24, 2008
The storm continued to dump rain on Luzon island and generate strong winds Monday as it headed toward China and Taiwan. The Philippines was the scene of the world's worst peacetime maritime disaster when the ferry Dona Paz sank in 1987, killing more than 4,341 people. (Time.com)
World: Only bodies found under ferry in Philippines Jun 24, 2008
The storm continued to dump rain on Luzon island and generate strong winds Monday as it headed toward China and Taiwan. Associated Press Writers Teresa Cerojano, Jim Gomez and Bullit Marquez contributed to this report. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Typhoon Flips Filipino Ferry, 800 Missing Jun 23, 2008
It continued to dump rain on Luzon island and generate strong wind Monday as it headed in the general direction of China and Taiwan. MMVIII The Associated Press. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Mammal believed extinct found in mossy forest May 5, 2008
Their findings included the dwarf cloud rat, a smaller relative of the giant clouds rats, mammals found only on Luzon Island, in the Philippines, but widespread and comparatively well known. Danilo Balete, the project's co-leader with the Philippine National Museum, spied the rat in a patch of mature mossy forest high on Mount Pulag, at about 2,350 metres above sea level. (CBC.ca)
Cloud Rat Rediscovered in Philippines After 112 Years May 3, 2008
The dwarf cloud rat (Carpomys melanurus) is a smaller relative of giant clouds rats, spectacular animals found only on Luzon Island in the Philippines, but widespread and comparatively well known. Related. (Fox News)
Lost since 1896, 'mystery' rat found May 3, 2008
The dwarf cloud rat (Carpomys melanurus) is a smaller relative of giant clouds rats, spectacular animals found only on Luzon Island in the Philippines, but widespread and comparatively well known. Perched high on Mt. PulagThe dwarf cloud rat was captured by Danilo Balete of the Philippine National Museum, in a patch of mature mossy forest (also called cloud forest) high on Mt. Pulag, at about 7,700 feet (2,350 meters) above sea level. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Snapshot: Rodent round-up May 2, 2008
Also reported this week, was the extraordinary find by biologists exploring the mossy mountain forests of Luzon island in the Philippines: a dwarf cloud rat. The species had not been seen since its 1896 discovery and naming by a British biologist. (Nature News Service)
No oil spill after Chinese cargo sinks in Philippines Feb 20, 2008
The Panamanian-registered cargo "JIN SHAN", with 28 crew members on board, sunk off near the northern tip of Philippines' Luzon island on early Monday morning due to a leak on the crust. Twenty-six members of the crew were rescued by a Japanese oil tanker while the captain and the technical chief were missing. (Xinhuanet, China)
26 Chinese rescued off Philippines Feb 18, 2008
The ship, leaving from the Solomon islands for China's eastern Jiangsu province, called Beijing's Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center (MRCC) for help when a hole was found on the crust as it cruised 68 nautical miles northwest of Cape Bojeador on the northern Philippines' Luzon island, a MRCC official told Xinhua. Twenty-six seamen, before being trapped in the ocean, were quickly picked up by a passing Japanese crude vessel while the captain and a technician insisted on staying on the sinking... (Xinhuanet, China)
OceanaGold 2007 fourth quarter activity report & 2008 market guidance Jan 31, 2008
The development of the Didipio project on Luzon Island, Philippines continued as planned. A tender process for the open-cut mining contract was initiated and finalization is expected in the first quarter of 2008. (Canada Newswire)
Medals finally bestowed Dec 21, 2007
On April 3, 1942, the Japanese attacked the peninsula of Bataan on Luzon Island. Gen. Edward P. King and hundreds of others surrendered, this man did not, said Sardo Sanchez, Veterans' Service Officer for the State of New Mexico. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
* Philippine rescuers search for missing aircraft, fishermen Nov 28, 2007
Mitag weakened as it exited the Philippines toward the southern islands of Japan, but provinces in the north of Luzon island continued to be battered by strong winds and rain. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Hagibis continued to dump rain over the islands of Palawan and Mindoro and was heading in a east-northeasterly direction. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Quake disrupts trains in Philippines Nov 27, 2007
An earthquake has shaken the Philippine capital Manila and other cities on the main Luzon island, disrupting suburban train services and causing some people to flee high-rise buildings. There were no immediate reports of casualties from the earthquake which struck at 12. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Mitag blows towards Philippines Nov 25, 2007
The storm was forecast to hit the agricultural provinces of Isabela, Aurora and Cagayan on Luzon island before dawn on Monday, chief government forecaster Nathaniel Cruz said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Race)
Philippine typhoon weakens but still deadly Nov 25, 2007
The storm was forecast to hit the agricultural provinces of Isabela, Aurora and Cagayan on Luzon island before dawn on Monday, chief government forecaster Nathaniel Cruz said. Mitag, traveling at a speed of 9 miles per hour, was tracked 87 miles from the coast over the Philippine Sea early Sunday, Cruz said. (USA Today)
A man who alleged himself as a member of the rebel Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed Wednesday that the group is responsible for the deadly blast near Philippine parliament.• Philippine lawmaker killed in blast Nov 14, 2007
On late Tuesday, police also put central and southern Luzon island, where the capital region was based, in high alert as the region is likely entry and exit point for the perpetrators. Editor: Bi Mingxin. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Japanese war veteran speaks of atrocities in the Philippines Nov 6, 2007
The Americans landed on the Philippines' main Luzon island in January 1945 and within six months declared victory. An estimated 218,000 Japanese soldiers were killed in the battles on Luzon island alone. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Peipah kills at least five in northern Philippines Nov 5, 2007
Tropical Storm Peipah packed maximum winds of 105 kilometers per hour as it made landfall in Isabela on Sunday evening and crossed the northern part of Luzon island before moving into the South China Sea today, forecasters said. Electricity was cut in several provinces, while some schools were closed as a precaution. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
OceanaGold 2007 Third Quarter Activity Report Oct 31, 2007
Progress at the Didipio gold-copper project on Luzon Island, Philippines continued towards the completion of the detailed engineering, final budget and construction schedule, all which are expected by the end of the fourth quarter. The 21 kilometre access road obtained all-weather status and site preparation for the accommodation camp has begun. (Canada Newswire)
Storm 5 in Philippines, heads for Vietnam Sep 30, 2007
On Saturday, Lekima weakened after making landfall on the main Luzon island, but brought heavy rains to the country. The weather bureau has lowered all storm alerts, but advised people in low-lying areas and near mountain slopes to take extra caution against flashfloods and landslides. (AlertNet)
Manila beefs up troops in capital on coup rumours Sep 21, 2007
The convoy of troops from two army camps and an air force base in the northern part of the main Luzon island will beef up about 3,000 soldiers based in the capital. Esperon said the movement of the additional forces was also part of the military's operational exercises, testing how fast soldiers could be moved around in times of crisis. (AlertNet)
Philippines, Taiwan, China brace for typhoon Aug 17, 2007
Typhoon Sepat was roaring over the Pacific Ocean about 162 miles east of northern Luzon island with sustained winds of 134 miles per hour and gusts of up to 156 mph, the strongest storm to threaten the country this year, forecasters said. Storms with 134 mph sustained winds are categorized as super typhoons. (USA Today -- Weather)
SE China braces for super typhoon Sepat Aug 17, 2007
Sepat, which formed early on Monday east of Luzon island in the Philippines, became a super typhoon at around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The eye of the typhoon was 730 kilometers southeast of Taiwan, packing winds of up to 234 km per hour, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Fujian meteorological station. (Xinhuanet, China)
Clan feud leaves six Italians dead Aug 16, 2007
Typhoon Sepat the Malaysian word for a fresh-water fish was tracked roaring over the Pacific Ocean about 310 miles east of northern Luzon island with sustained winds of 115 mph and gusts of up to 137 miles, the strongest howler to threaten the country this year, forecasters said. Monsoon rains induced by Sepat flooded many parts of Manila on Wednesday, causing monstrous traffic jams and forcing authorities to suspend classes and government work. (Seattle Times)
Strong typhoon threatens northern Philippines, Taiwan, China Aug 16, 2007
Typhoon Sepat was roaring over the Pacific Ocean about 500 kilometers (310 miles) east of northern Luzon island with sustained winds of 185 kilometers (115 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 220 kph (137 mph), the strongest storm to threaten the country this year, forecasters said. Sepat could pick up energy as it moves over the ocean and turn into a super typhoon - a storm with sustained winds of 215 kph (134 mph), government forecaster Lucrecio About said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Philippine Ferry Sinks, 15 Killed Jul 13, 2007
At least 129 people survived the sinking of the MV Blue Water Princess off the southern tip of Luzon island about 140 miles southeast of Manila. The inter-island ferry ran aground and tilted to one side about 500 yards from shore during stormy weather early Thursday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Philippine ferry sinks, at least 13 dead Jul 12, 2007
He says the vessel went down in the Sibuyan Sea off the southern tip of Luzon island early this morning (local time) while en route to the island of Masbate. "We dispatched two helicopters but they found nothing," he said. (ABC Online)
Philippine boat sinks: four killed, 18 missing Jul 12, 2007
The MV Blue Water, carrying 28 passengers and crew, went down 250 kilometres south-east of Manila off the tip of Luzon island after being hit by huge waves. The coastguard said six people had been rescued so far, and that navy vessels and one helicopter had been dispatched to the scene. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Offensives against militants to keep ASEAN meetings safe Jul 5, 2007
Security forces were also trying to track down the few remaining members of the Rajah Solaiman Movement, a radical Islamic convert group that has been linked to deadly bomb attacks and has members on northern Luzon island - where Manila is located - the official said. Last December, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's government abruptly postponed a summit of 16 Asian leaders in central Cebu province, citing an incoming typhoon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Former prisoners of war form bonds through common experiences Jun 16, 2007
He survived the Bataan Death March, the miserable trek across Luzon Island that killed hundreds of American and thousands of Filipino prisoners in 1942. He lost more than half of his body weight, weighing a skeletal 80 pounds when he was released from the copper mine he worked in. (AZCentral -- News)
Field Ramos: From security chief to democratic visionary May 8, 2007
Fidel Valdez Ramos was born into a Methodist family in the municipality of Lingayen on Luzon Island in 1928. The son of a journalist-turned-politician and an educator won a government scholarship to study at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point in 1946. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Anvil to Proceed with Detailed Evaluation of Itogon Mineral Properties in the Philippines Feb 19, 2007
In August 2006, the Company signed an Evaluation and Development Agreement with Itogon, a private Philippines minerals company, for their gold properties in the Baguio District on Luzon Island in the Philippines. The Itogon properties cover an area of 2,896 hectares and are located 12 km to the southeast of Baguio City and approximately 200 km north of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. (Canada Newswire)
Tedder family has deep Robeson County roots Feb 6, 2007
He fought in the Pacific Theater before dying on Luzon Island in the Phillipines. His remains were returned home and he is buried in Fairmont Cemetery in a plot with his parents. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
The Magic Mountain Jan 5, 2007
Camille, like a great many of the Filipinos who find themselves working in Payatas, came here from the hinterlands of central Luzon island as a teenager. The economic choice between farming in the countryside (all fortunes the whim of the monsoon, of landowners, of the market price of rice or bananas) and mining the wealth of the metropolis's waste was not a difficult one. (Harper's Magazine)
