Isang barko, sumadsad sa Palaui Island sa Cagayan

Isang barko, sumadsad sa Palaui Island sa Cagayan;  Ilang lugar sa Bulacan, lubog sa baha

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00:00 [News Reporter]

00:02 We are back with a PTV news report.

00:06 A ship sank in Palawi Island in San Vicente, Santa Ana yesterday.

00:12 According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the captain tried to maneuver to avoid the strong waves.

00:20 But because of the waves' magnitude, it sank in the shallow part of Palawi Island.

00:26 The PCG responded immediately and the captain and 11 crew members of the ship were saved.

00:33 The PCG also assured that when the weather improves in Cagayan, they will help it to spread again.

00:40 Meanwhile, because of the bad weather, the province of Bulacan is experiencing floods.

00:50 Let's get an update from Clayzel Pardinia. Yes, Clayzel?

00:55 [Clayzel Pardinia, Clayzel Pardinia's Reporter]

00:56 Luisa, the flood level is still high in some places in Bulacan.

01:00 The residents have been having problems here for a few days.

01:04 Because of the bad weather, some places in the province of Bulacan are affected.

01:09 In Ilang Ilang, some houses are submerged in water.

01:13 Some residents are using boats to get out of their houses.

01:18 But the movement is limited because the river is flooded and it is not accessible.

01:24 Like this road, it will be directed towards Bulacan.

01:29 Only a big vehicle and a high sidecar can pass through.

01:34 In the province of Santa Cruz, the problem is more severe because of the flood.

01:39 The residents were evacuated from three places.

01:42 That's why two evacuation centers were added and COVID-19 facilities were opened.

01:49 Luisa, the flood level is still high in some places in Bulacan.

01:56 The authorities are asking the residents to evacuate as soon as possible.

02:01 It is difficult because when it gets dark and it is already night,

02:05 they will ask for rescue because there are problems and it is more difficult for the rescuers to go.

02:15 Luisa?

02:16 Thank you very much, Laisel Pardilia.

02:19 And here are the news for now.

02:22 For other updates, follow and like us on our Facebook and Twitter at @MayTVPH.

02:27 I am Luisa Erispe. Good afternoon.

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