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Gov’t condemns ambush of soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur

PBBM orders swift administration of justice for four fallen soldiers (Eagle News)–The government condemned the March 17 ambush of soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur that killed four soldiers, with President Bongbong Marcos calling it a “despicable act.” “This…only strengthens our resolve to eradicate terrorism from the region and the entire nation,” President Marcos said. In a separate statement, the Philippine Army said the ambush was perpetrated by terrorist group Dawlah Islamiyah. Army Commanding General Lt. […]

At least 63 Filipinos to be repatriated from Haiti amid ongoing violence

(Eagle News)–The Philippines will repatriate at least 63 Filipinos from Haiti amid the ongoing violence in the Caribbean country. The Presidential Communications Office said the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers are looking to charter a flight since no flights are coming out of Haiti and land travel to Port-au-Prince is discouraged due to violence. According to the PCO, the Philippine Embassy led by Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez and the DMW-Migrant […]

PAGASA: Easterlies affecting the PHL

(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Aurora will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers. According to the weather bureau, the entire country will have light to moderate […]

4.1-magnitude quake hits Cagayan

(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan on Saturday, March 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:20 p.m. Its epicenter was 84 kilometers northwest of Calayan. The depth of focus was 25 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

Northeast monsoon affecting Northern Luzon: PAGASA

Country also affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the country. As a result, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Cagayan Valley will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers. Flashfloods or landslides during […]

LRT-2 operations suspended from March 28-31 to give way to train maintenance activities

(Eagle News)–Operations of the Light Rail Transit-2 are suspended from March 28 to 31 to pave the way for its annual maintenance activities. The Light Rail Transit Authority said the day prior to the suspension of operations, or on Wednesday, March 27, the LRT-2 will implement shortened operating hours. On that day, the first train will leave Recto Station  and Antipolo Station at 5 a.m. The last train will depart those stations at 7 p.m. […]

PBBM signs No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act

(Eagle News)–Students can now take their periodic and final examinations even with unpaid tuition and other school fees. This was after President Bongbong Marcos signed Republic Act 11984, or the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act” on March 11, covering all public and private basic (K to 12) institutions, higher education institutions, and technical vocational institutions (TVIs). “All public and private educational institutions covered by this Act are hereby mandated to accommodate and allow Disadvantaged Students […]

MRT-3 operations suspended from March 28 to 31

(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit-3 will suspend operations from March 28 to 31. The MRT-3 said this was to pave the way for maintenance activities. On March 27, the last train trips before the suspension of operations will be at 9:30 p.m. if coming from the North Avenue Station, and 10:09 p.m. from the Taft Avenue Station, the MRT-3 said. Normal operations will resume on Monday, April 1, with the first train trips scheduled at […]

4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Friday, March 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:31 a.m. Its epicenter was 95 kilometers northeast of Cagwait. The depth of focus was 18 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

Shear line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon

(Eagle News)–The shear line is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeast monsoon is also affecting Northern and Central Luzon. As a result, Aurora, Camarines Norte, and Quezon will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Batanes and Cagayan, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with light rains. Ilocos Region, […]

Czech Agriculture Minister Výborný to visit PHL next week

(Eagle News)–Czech Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný is set to visit the Philippines next week. Czech President Petr Pavel said also coming to the Philippines are Czech businessmen. “We also have companies that are involved in defense industry, manufacturing, in farming and agriculture, science, technology, energy sector, power sector, many of these businesses do have particular specific plans for the future cooperation with the Philippines,” he said. According to the Presidential Communications Office, Výborný, in particular, […]

US House overwhelmingly passes TikTok ban bill

By Alex Pigman Agence France-Presse (AFP) — The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner or get banned from the United States. The lawmakers voted 352 in favor of the proposed law and 65 against, in a rare moment of bipartisan unity in politically divided Washington. The legislation threatens to be a major setback for the video-sharing app, which has surged in […]