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All storm signals lifted as “Dante” moves over the West PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — All storm signals have now been lifted even as “Dante” maintained its strength while moving northwestward over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a gale warning, however, is still in effect over the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon, with “Dante” estimated 205 km west northwest of Dagupan City, Pangasinan or 190 km west southwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur. PAGASA said “Dante” is packing […]

Signal No. 2 raised over western portion of Pangasinan due to “Dante”

Central part of Pangasinan, parts of Zambales and Tarlac under Signal No. 1  (Eagle News) — The western portion of Pangasinan is under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm “Dante” continues to move north-northwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Dasol, Mabini, Burgos, City of Alaminos, Agno, Bani, Bolinao and Anda, in particular, are under the storm signal, with “Dante” estimated 145 km west northwest of Dagupan City. Meanwhile, Signal No. 1 […]

Customs bureau surpasses May collection target by 6.6 percent

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Customs generated P49.334 billion in revenues in May, surpassing its target for the month by 6.6 percent. In a statement, the bureau said the increase of P3.058 billion was despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects. Based on the preliminary report from the BOC Financial Service, the P49.334B collection includes additional revenues from the Tax Expenditure Fund (TEF) amounting to  P50.16 million and Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG) collection […]

Inauguration of development projects in Kalibo airport postponed due to inclement weather

(Eagle News) — The inauguration of development projects in Kalibo International Airport scheduled today, June 3, has been postponed. The Department of Transportation said this was due to the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Dante.” The DOTr said the postponement was upon the advice of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. “After thorough considerations, and despite preparations already laid out ahead of the anticipated event, the DOTr has decided to reschedule the […]

Immigration bureau supports setting up of “green lane” for foreign travelers vaccinated for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has expressed support for the setting up of a “green lane” for foreign travelers vaccinated for COVID-19. In a statement, bureau chief Jaime Morente said the bureau supports the Department of Tourism’s proposal “as it will not only resuscitate our tourism industry, it will also generate employment for millions of Filipinos who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.” He said the setting up of a green lane […]

Eleazar: Good cops still outnumber the bad ones

(Eagle News) — The good policemen still outnumber the bad ones. This was the statement of Philippine National Police Chief General Guillermo Eleazar after a  policeman shot dead an unarmed 52-year-old woman in Quezon City on Monday, June 1. Eleazar has ordered the fast-tracking of summary dismissal proceedings against Hensie Zinampan after he was seen committing the crime in footage shown by media. “Sa mahigit na 220,000 na pulis natin sa PNP, napakaliit na porsyento […]

Storm signals still raised over parts of Luzon as “Dante” moves over Northern Zambales coastal waters

(Eagle News) — Storm signals remain hoisted over parts of Luzon as “Dante” moves over the coastal waters of Northern Zambales. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Zambales and the western portion of Pangasinan (Infanta, Mabini, Sual, Labrador, City of Alaminos, Anda, Bolinao, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Dasol) are under Signal No. 2, with the tropical storm situated over Santa Cruz. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is raised over the following […]

PHL COVID-19 cases reach 1,235,467 with addition of 5,177 cases

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1235467 on Tuesday, June 1, after the Department of Health reported 5177 additional cases. The DOH said of the total cases, 53203 were active. Of these, 93.1 percent were mild, 2.3 percent asymptomatic, 1.4 percent critical, 1.8 percent severe, and 1.3 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1161252 including the additional 6230 ones. The death toll has now breached the 21000 mark, now at 21012, including […]

“Dante” expected to make landfall over Eastern Samar or Leyte between tonight and tomorrow morning: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Dante” is expected to make landfall over Eastern Samar or Leyte between tonight or tomorrow early morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, Signal No. 2 is raised over the following areas, with “Dante” estimated 220 km east northeast of Maasin City, Southern Leyte or 125 km east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar: LUZON Catanduanes, the southern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Presentacion, Lagonoy, San […]

At least 20 areas still under storm signals as “Dante” maintains its strength

(Eagle News) — Over 20 areas are still under storm signals as Tropical Storm “Dante” maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under Signal No. 2 with “Dante” estimated 235 km East of Maasin City, Southern Leyte: LUZON Masbate including Ticao and Burias Island, Albay and Sorsogon VISAYAS Eastern Samar, Samar, Northern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and Southern Leyte MINDANAO Dinagat Islands, Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands […]

Several areas under Signal No. 2 as “Dante” moves west-northwestward over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 2 has been raised over several areas as Tropical Storm “Dante” turned west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Dinagat-Siargao Island. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal with the center of “Dante” estimated 270 km east of Maasin City, Southern Leyte: LUZON The eastern portion of Masbate (Mobo, Uson, Dimasalang, Cawayan, Palanas, Cataingan, Placer, Pio V. Corpuz, […]

More areas under Signal No. 1 as TS “Dante” continues to move northwestward over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — More areas are now under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Dante” continues to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea. In its midnight weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal, with “Dante” estimated 375 km east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte: LUZON The eastern portion of Sorsogon (City of Sorsogon, Magallanes, Bulan, Juban, Irosin, Santa Magdalena, Matnog, […]