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Typhoon “Lando” maintains strength as it moves in Northeast direction

As of 7:00 am today October 20, the center of Severe Tropical Storm “Lando” was estimated based on all available data at 100 km Northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (19.0°N, 120.1°E), the weather bureau said in its weather forecast. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that stormy weather is expected over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Apayao, Batanes, northern Cagayan including Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands. Rains […]

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Peacock ring in India gains world record

The peacock ring in India was able to set world record as “Most Diamond Set In One Ring”. Said ring has 4, 000 diamonds and is worth 2 million euros. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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“Lando” moves towards Abra

Tropical storm “Lando” continues to move northwards and also continues to lose strength as it traversed said direction. For provinces with storm signals, please see the attached video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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COMELEC to scrutinize 130 presidential aspirants

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will conduct a preliminary conference for the 130 individuals who submitted certificates of candidacy for the presidency. Although most are obvious nuisance candidates, all would not be denied due process. The COMELEC will study said aspirants’ platform as well as capability to conduct a nationwide campaign. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/o3WY1c3II_U

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Airline execs meet regarding flight delays

The Manila International Airport Authority, local airline executives and other air navigation officials will conduct a meeting to address flight delays, in particular flight scheduling and air traffic management. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/MWJWYFs-IhE

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Kennon road and 28 others in CAR, Regions 2 and 3 closed to traffic

Twenty-nine (29) road sections are closed to traffic, eight (8) in CAR, seven (7) in Region II and fourteen (14) in Region III due to Typhoon “Lando”. Per monitoring report as of 6 AM of October 19, 2015 to Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, Kennon Road was ordered closed to traffic due to falling debris/landslides. Several other road sections in CAR remain not passable to all types of vehicles due to […]

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‘Lando’ rains to further raise Angat water level – PAGASA

MANILA, Oct. 19 (PNA) — Water level in Metro Manila’s main water source Angat Dam in Bulacan can further rise early this week after surging by almost seven meters due to downpour from typhoon “Lando” (international name ‘Koppu’) during the weekend. “We expect Angat’s water level to rise by one to two meters more around Tuesday (Oct. 20),” said hydrologist Jun Paat from State weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). He […]

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Update: Typhoon ‘Lando’ maintains strength, moves slowly toward north Luzon

MANILA, Oct. 19 (PNA) – Typhoon “Lando” with an international name Koppu still maintained its strength as it moves slowly toward the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Abra and Apayao, the state weather bureau said in its 11 a.m. weather bulletin. As of 10 a.m., the center of typhoon “Lando” was located 20 kilometers west of Vigan City in Ilocos Sur and packed with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gust of […]

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MMDA suspends number coding on Monday due to typhoon ‘Lando’

MANILA, Oct. 19 (PNA) –- Due to inclement weather brought about by typhoon “Lando,” the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday (Oct. 19) lifted the number coding scheme. If the number rule would be in effect, vehicles with plate numbers ending in 1 and 2 are not allowed in major thoroughfares from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The number coding scheme or the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) is a traffic decongestion strategy […]

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Gov’t continuously monitoring Typhoon Lando, says Palace official

MANILA, Oct. 19 — The national government is closely monitoring Typhoon Lando to ensure the safety of those in areas affected by the weather disturbance which has brought heavy rains and strong winds in northern Luzon. Typhoon (international name: Koppu), has made landfall in Aurora province on Saturday morning and has caused floodings and landslides. “Nananatiling nakatutok ang buong puwersa ng pamahalaan upang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng ating mga mamamayan na naninirahan sa mga lugar na apektado ng […]

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Palace suspends gov’t work in regions affected by typhoon ‘Lando’

MANILA, Oct. 19 (PNA) – Malacañang has suspended government work in the regions heavily affected by typhoon “Lando.” According to the memorandum issued by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. Sunday night, the government work is suspended in Regions 1, 2, 3 and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). He said the suspension was based on the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Ochoa, however, the government personnel directly involved in the delivery […]

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