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The government is planning to take advantage of the 72-hour ceasefire declared in Sudan to evacuate Filipinos trapped in the strife-torn country, President Marcos said yesterday as the Department of Foreign Affairs started evacuating the first batch of 50 Filipinos.

The government is planning to take advantage of the 72-hour ceasefire declared in Sudan to evacuate Filipinos trapped in the strife-torn country, President Marcos said yesterday as the Department of Foreign Affairs started evacuating the first batch of 50 Filipinos.

Eighty-five passengers, including five infants, were rescued when a roll-on, roll-off vessel ran aground off Maigo, Lanao del Norte on Thursday.

The waters in 26 areas in Puerto Galera did not pass the quality guidelines set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources following tests conducted as the oil spill from the sunken tanker Princess Empress reached the town.

Tropical Depression Amang has weakened into a low-pressure area but will continue to bring scattered rains over the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Tropical Depression Amang will continue to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon, but may weaken into a low-pressure area today.

Tropical Depression Amang, the first cyclone of the year, will bring heavy to intense rains over the eastern parts of Luzon and the Visayas, according to state weather forecasters.

Five people drowned, one was rescued while another remained missing during a family outing in San Jose, Camarines Sur yesterday.

Citing Manila Police District director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the Manila PIO said the conduct of the procession was “peaceful.”

The death toll from a fire that hit a ferry off Basilan rose to 31 after the remains of three more passengers were recovered.