SoKor’s satellite launch off; PH’s ‘no-fly-sail-fish’ policy still up—NDRRMC

MANILA, Philippines—The South Korea’s satellite launching was aborted Friday, but the “no-fly, no-sail, no-fish” policy by the government will still be implemented until further notice, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.

The Sokor launch was aborted due to fuel problems said NDRRMC Executive Director Benito Ramos, citing information from Colonel Irineo Maninding of Defense and Armed Forces Attache to South Korea.

However, “the no-fly, no-sail, no-fish” policy will still be implemented in the eastern seaboard of the country from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

The areas covered by the policy are Bicol region, Eastern Visayas and Caraga region.

The rocket’s expected flight path would cover 540 nautical miles east of the eastern seaboard of the Philippines about 15 to 20 minutes from the launch.

Earlier reports said that the rocket launch will take anytime from October 26 to 31.